A dozen gorgeous faceted peridot rondelles have been wrapped onto sterling silver wire and attached to a delicate sterling chain, completed with a sterling spring clasp and ring. This necklace measures 18" in length, but is available in other lengths upon request. Meant to be worn as a choker, fitted in the hollow of your neck, please put your desired length in the "notes to seller" when checking out. As one-of-a-kind pieces, each will vary slightly from the item pictured. The sterling on this necklace is polished and shiny. If you prefer the oxidized look, you can leave it unpolished and out in the air to achieve that effect, or I can antique it before sending it out to you. As these are custom made, please allow 3-5 days from order to shipment. All items will arrive in a black organza gift bag, and perfect as a gift for an August birthday!
This necklace measures 18 inches in length.
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Peridot (PAIR-ee-doh), August's birthstone, is also known as Olivine and Chrysolite. The intensity of peridot's zesty lime green color is dependent upon the amount of iron within the stone. Peridot's perky color makes this stone a perfect compliment to bright summer fashions.
It is believed that peridot helps one gather wisdom from experiences, dissolves feelings of self-blame, lightens and gently releases stored up anger, brings out forgiveness of oneself, and balances the heart chakra.
It is said that the Queen Cleopatra's extensive "emerald" collection was actually a large collection of high quality peridot. Peridot was a wildly popular gem in the Baroque period, and is once again gaining in popularity.
For years, the United States was the largest producer of peridot, mining it in Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii and New Mexico. However, China and Pakistan are now also competitors for the title of world's largest peridot producer. The gem is also found in Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Myanmar and Norway and has been mined from St John's Island in the Red Sea for more than 3,500 years.
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