{"product_id":"peridot-mountain-pendant","title":"Peridot Pendant","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeridot \u003c\/strong\u003eis a yellowish-green stone that is usually cut and facetted for jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe green color is caused by the iron content of the gemstone, more iron means a richer green color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeridot can be found on Timothy Mountain in British Columbia although the crystals are very small and not suitable for jewellery. Other sources include Arizona, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Island of Zebirget in the Red Sea. It has long been enjoyed as August's birthstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeridot has been prized since ancient times. It can trace its history back to the ancient Egyptians who used the stone. Hawaiian legends called the stone “divine tears”; the green stones were believed to have been wept by Pele, the goddess of the volcano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother form of peridot called olivine has been found in meteorites, it is an out of this world gemstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome believe that wearing peridot will reduce stress, stimulate the mind and accelerate personal growth. It may also help with anger and guilt and may be used as a detoxifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhatever your beliefs, may you enjoy your piece of peridot for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSterling silver chain is not included. It is available for purchase \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rocksandgemscanada.com\/collections\/sterling-silver-chains\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece contains authentic stones, and no two are exactly alike. The item you receive may have slight variations from the one photographed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pendant S\/S Peridot by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52738248376631,"sku":"Peridot-Pendant-001","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/files\/A2532ADB-D069-453F-B5B0-2DD3DB401F82.jpg?v=1785355126","url":"https:\/\/www.rocksandgemscanada.com\/products\/peridot-mountain-pendant","provider":"Rocks and Gems Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}