Peridot

Peridot, also sometimes referred to as chrysolite, is a form of the mineral olivine with a deep yellowish green hue. It is one of the few gemstones that only occurs in one color! Ancient Egyptians mined peridot on the Red Sea Island of Zabargad, which is the source for many of the world’s museums specimens. They called peridot the “gem of the sun,” which makes sense why it is believed to protect against negativity and is considered a warm and joyful gem that can ease anger and jealousy. In rare occasions, peridot can be found in meteorites that fall to the earth. It is sometimes mistaken for emeralds and other green gemstones. The most well-known example is the “Three Magi” treasure in the Dom of Cologne, where the thought to be emeralds, are in fact peridot.