am Peridot. I have been adored since ancient times, and I rival the green of a new spring day. I trace my history back more than 3,500 years when I was prized by the ancient Egyptians. Hawaiian legend called me the divine tears wept by Pele, goddess of the volcano.

     Much of the day's Peridot comes from Arizona. Some are also mined in China, Myanmar (Burma) and Pakistan. Peridot is readily available in most sizes and a variety of shapes.
     Like many of the world's popular colored gemstones, Peridot has been credited with a host of magical powers and healing properties, such as protection against nightmares and possessing the power to ward off evil. The birthstone for August, Peridot is also the suggested gemstone gift for the sixteenth wedding anniversary.