Peridot Opal Opal Earrings in 14K Gold

A pair of peridot earrings sparkle by day, and remain brilliant at night. The Romans called peridot the “evening emerald” whose vibrant green color remained visible by lamplight. Opal is a treasured gem all over the world. A symbol of hope, purity, and love, opal earrings make an elegant and luxurious gift. Opal is a treasured gem all over the world. A symbol of hope, purity, and love, opal earrings make an elegant and luxurious gift.

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peridot Jewelry

Peridot is named after the French word peritot, meaning gold, because the mineral can vary towards this color. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage. Peridot has a very long written history. Ancient papyri record the mining of these stones as early as 1500 BC. The main source of peridot in the ancient world was Topazo Island (now Zabargad or St. John's Island) in the Egyptian Red Sea. In Ancient times, peridot stones were used for carved talismans. Island habitants were forced to collect the gems for the Pharaoh's treasury. Legend says that jealous watchers who had orders to put to death any trespassers guarded the entire island. The story continues that the miners worked in the daytime as well as night, as the gems could be found after nightfall due to their radiance. The miners would mark the spot at night for retrieval the following day.... learn more

opal Jewelry

Opal is the birthstone for the month of October, along with pink tourmaline. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage. The name opal is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit upala, meaning "precious stone," and later the Greek derivative "Opallios," meaning "to see a change of color".... learn more