Peridot is the birthstone of August and signifies joy and happiness in marriage. Peridot is known to have been mined by the Egyptians over three thousand years ago. Today, it is mined in Brazil, Tanzania, Pakistan, and Mexico. The word peridot, although said to be French, may get it's origins from the Arabic word faridat, meaning gem. Olivine is another word used by mineralogists because of it's olive color.
Peridot, a variety of chrysolite, is a light to olive green, moderately hard, transparent mineral that is cut and graded as gemstones.
The inspiration for the Alyssa Designer Bracelet came from the Birthstone Month of August. Oval faceted and smooth round Peridot gemstones accentuated by illuminating South Sea Shell Pearls, 925 Sterling Silver detailed tube for the focal. 925 Sterling Silver beads and Sterling Silver bead caps from the Hill Tribes. A lovely 925 Sterling Silver Figaro chain holds three Peridot and Karen Hill Tribe Silver treasures. The closure is a shiny Sterling Silver toggle clasp from the Karen Hill Tribes.
Beautiful bracelet!!! I like this style!
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