About
Peridot is one of the few gems that can only be found in one color: green. It was called the “evening emerald” by the ancient Romans. Where the deep green of emerald is hard to make out in poor lighting, peridot’s luminous green can be seen even on a dark night. Peridot is the birthstone of August, and can be given as gift on 16th anniversaries.
This ancient stone has been referenced in papyrus texts from Egypt dating from the 2nd millennium BCE. In fact, it was known to be Cleopatra’s favorite gemstone. The brilliant green of peridot has been associated with the sun and new plant growth. Ancient Egyptian priests would drink from cups of peridot, believing they would be brought closer to their goddess Isis, who ruled nature. Often called “gem of the sun” in ancient times, some believed that peridot would protect against evil spirits.
Whatever you believe - that peridot is a confession of your true love, like the gem Napoleon sent to Empress Josephine, or that it will nurture growth like the sun - peridot will surely shine brightly for generations.
Artist
Laura Serrafero was born and raised in Italy, and grew up with its rich heritage of art and design.
Toronto became her new home when Laura’s family moved there when she was in her early teens. She studied painting and sculpture at the Ontario College of Art and Design, and later discovered she could combine her love of three-dimensional design with her love of color by creating jewelry. Laura’s inspiration extends from the symbolism and purity of art by ancient civilizations, to the harmony of forms found in nature.
Details
- handmade in Toronto with satin finish 18k gold, a 5mm white pearl, and tiny peridot beads
- 18k gold handmade findings
- pearl is set into a 7mm diameter flower bud
- necklace is about 16"
- TLC for your satin finish gold and pearl jewelry
