Interesting Properties of Peridot
Peridot is one of August’s birthstones and has also been a tradition for 16th year marriage anniversaries. It is said to bring good health and sleep as well as act as a balancing stone for emotions and relationships. This green stone has many properties, and is beautiful in jewelry which might be why it’s also said to bring inspiration and creativity to those that wear it. Roman people believed that peridot must be worn on the right arm to dispel nightmares, a belief that predates them. It is also said to be metaphysically protective due to its ability to glow under light. These dispelling thoughts, also lead to people thinking that it can repair relationships and friendships. The concept of the evil eye is an old one and peridot is said to be good protection against it.
Peridot's healing properties also went beyond just mental aids. Peridot was thought to be a natural healer to the liver, gallbladder, and can help with detoxing. Peridot has been used in tonics to help with the adrenal glands, and has also been used to help with skin issues as a dab to ease rashes. Historically, this stone has been used as a cure-all of sorts, some metaphysical shops still utilize it for these purposes.
This stone has also been said to ease stress and anxiety, as it has been known to help soak up negative emotions and bring balance to your thoughts to prevent future anxieties. Peridot, only with its many other properties has been called the Study Stone, as the balance it offers has been said to aid in focusing on tasks. This was kept by academics in previous years to help them solve problems and challenges.
The stone's properties are linked to two metaphysical chakras the heart and the solar plexus, so, it is important to the will and ego. The connection between the heart chakra and peridot is why it is said to help with love and trust, which has lead those who study metaphysical healing to believe that is why it may be beneficial in helping with relationship repairing and balancing. Whether you believe fully in the metaphysical properties of stones, these historic traditions have made the stone appear in beautiful jewelry for centuries and it continues to be a popular gem to put into new custom pieces.
