August · Birthstone
Captured sunlight.
Peridot was once mined under cover of darkness on Egypt's Zabargad Island; Cleopatra is said to have prized it more than emerald.
Color
Lime to olive green
Rarity
Fine Pakistani Kashmir-region peridot above 15 carats is a connoisseur item.
Investment Profile
Stable; the highest-quality Burmese peridots have crept upward at auction.
Historical Use
Crusaders brought peridots back from Egypt and gifted them to European cathedrals.
Emotional Benefits
Recommended Styles
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