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Natural Citrine 24ct, Peridot Ring, Size 7, One of a kind Jewelry - $488 (Berkeley)
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Citrine has been popular for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks were known to make jewelry from citrine. In Roman times, citrine was carried as a form of protection against negative energy, poison, and evil thoughts. Citrine was also a popular gemstone in medieval times and was often set in gold jewelry.
The largest mine for natural citrine is in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil where nearly all of the world's supply of natural citrine originates. Most commercial citrine, however, is heat treated amethyst or smoky quartz from Brazil. The heat treatment process brings out the yellow to orange colors.
Peridot strengthens the immune system and metabolism and benefits the skin. Aids disorders of the heart, thymus, lungs, gallbladder, spleen, and intestinal tract. Treats ulcers and strengthens the eyes. Helps balance bipolar disorders and overcomes hypochondria.
Peridot releases and neutralizes toxins on all levels. It alleviates jealousy, resentment, spite, bitterness, irritation, hatred, and greed. Reduces stress, anger, and guilt. Opens the heart to joy and new relationships. Enhances confidence and assertion, motivating growth and change. Sharpens and opens the mind to new levels of awareness. Banishes lethargy, apathy, and exhaustion. Enables taking responsibility for one’s own life.
Peridot is one of those gems that have been around for ages. In fact, the Ancient Egyptians were such huge fans of it that they kept the island in the Red Sea—Zebargad or St. John's Island—where peridot was first found, a secret for centuries.
Ancient Egyptians believed that peridot gemstones had protective qualities and healing properties. When worn at night, a peridot crystal could guard against nightmares, and stringing a peridot stone along your arm with donkey hair was guaranteed to ward off evil spirits.
In Egyptian mythology, the god Horus was often depicted wearing a headdress made from peridot. This is believed to be because of its association with fertility. Peridot was also used by Egyptian priests as an offering to Ra, their sun god. In fact, Egyptians often called the peridot gemstone, the "gem of the sun".
After Egyptian civilization died out, the knowledge of the island of Zebargard was lost to history until 1906, when peridot was once more discovered.
ANCIENT EGYPT
Peridot is one of those gems that have been around for ages. In fact, the Ancient Egyptians were such huge fans of it that they kept the island in the Red Sea—Zebargad or St. John's Island—where peridot was first found, a secret for centuries.
Ancient Egyptians believed that peridot gemstones had protective qualities and healing properties. When worn at night, a peridot crystal could guard against nightmares, and stringing a peridot stone along your arm with donkey hair was guaranteed to ward off evil spirits.
In Egyptian mythology, the god Horus was often depicted wearing a headdress made from peridot. This is believed to be because of its association with fertility. Peridot was also used by Egyptian priests as an offering to Ra, their sun god. In fact, Egyptians often called the peridot gemstone, the "gem of the sun".
After Egyptian civilization died out, the knowledge of the island of Zebargard was lost to history until 1906, when peridot was once more discovered.