Sunday, March 14, 2010

We're Seeing Green In March!

Our Gem Pick of the Month
Gemstone:PERIDOT






"The SpringTime Stone"
Pronunciation: Pear-a-doe or Per'i-dot
Colors: Light green, Dark green, Olive green, yellowish green and greenish brown





Peridot is the Official Birthstone for the Month of August.


You may give Peridot as a gift for a 16th Wedding Anniversary
Energies of the stone: Good luck, success, peace and attract love.

Fun Facts: Legend has it that one of Cleopatra's favorite gemstones was peridot. So Cleopatra's "emeralds" that she had were really Peridot!