Peridot is an gem, meaning its color is intrinsic to its chemical composition, rather than being colored by impurities.

Peridot: The "Gem of the Sun" and Earth’s Deepest Secret Few gemstones possess a history as vibrant, a provenance as celestial, and a color as uniquely mesmerizing as . Often called the "evening emerald" or the "gem of the sun," this stunning, lime-green gem has captivated civilizations for thousands of years, yet it remains one of the most underrated jewels in the world.

Throughout history, peridot has been lauded for its protective and healing properties. Peridot: Everything to Know About August's Birthstone

Peridot's history is steeped in mystery and allure. It was first mined as early as 1500 B.C. on Topazios (now St. John’s Island or Zabargad) in the Egyptian Red Sea.

Incredibly, peridot has been discovered inside pallasite meteorites—meteorites containing metal and crystals that have traveled through space to land on Earth. This truly makes it an "out-of-this-world" gemstone. 2. A 4,000-Year History

While small peridots are plentiful, large, clean stones are rare and valuable. The Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. displays a record-breaking 46.16-karat peridot from Pakistan. 4. Metaphysical Properties: A Healer’s Stone