Sparkly, lightweight Peridot Olivine (a variety of Forsterite) "Evening Emerald" silver Bracelet with hand faceted beads. from Brazil. The beads measuring 3 mm. It is in great condition, has natural, untreated color. Those born in August are lucky to have the beautiful Peridot as their birthstone (Walter Schumann "Gemstones of the World"). Location: Sapat Gali, Naran, Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan Size: Size adjustable between 6 - 9.5" Weight: 3.0 Grams combined
Interesting Fact: Peridot is a gem-quality Olivine. The name "Peridot" is believed to have originated from the Arabic word faridat, meaning "gem", or alternatively, as the Oxford English Dictionary suggests, it came from classical Latin pæderot - a kind of opal.
