Its characteristic green colour is due to the presence of iron in its chemical formula. Its vitreous lustre creates a fascinating and unmistakable “dense and cloudy” effect, reminiscent of olive oil: hence the origin of the term olivine, another name used in jewellery for this gem. Used to commemorate the 16th wedding anniversary. Having been found in meteorites, Peridot has always been associated with light. In fact, the Egyptians called it the “gem of the sun”. Some believed that it protected its owner from “terrors of the night”, especially when it was set in gold. Some Peridot samples are truly ancient as they come from a meteorite that have travelled our solar systems from the time it began forming. Peridot, associated to the month of August, is believed to instil power and influence in the wearer.