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Although it is referred to as the "Evening Emerald," this lime green gemstone looks good any time of day. Ancient Egyptians called peridot the "gem of the sun" and believed it protected the wearer from terrors of the night. Formed in Earth's mantle and brought to the surface through volcanic activity, Peridot is one of the few gemstones that only comes in one color. Most of the world's supply of Peridot comes from the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona, and these gemstones are robust and easy to wear. Come visit Christopher's to learn more about August's birthstone
- American Gem Society
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