Green is a symbol of nature and vitality. In the long summer, there is a touch of green that will bring happiness to the lucky ones born in August, and it is the August birthstone – peridot. This vibrant green is even hotter than the heat of August, and has gradually become the focus of the jewelry world, so let’s explore what other unexpected surprises are there in the mysterious world of peridot.

The origin of peridot

The word peridot is derived from the Arabic word “faridat”, which means “precious stone”. Most olivines form deep in the Earth’s mantle and are transported to the surface by volcanic activity, while some peridots come to Earth with meteorites. Olivine is a magnesium and iron silicate, where iron (Fe) is the element that determines the color of peridot, and changes in iron content will change the color of olivine. Peridot colors include green, yellow-green, greenish-yellow, brownish-green, etc., and high-quality peridot clarity is eye-flawless, bright and vivid and intense.

Peridot is an ancient gemstone variety that was first discovered about 3,500 years ago on the island of Zabajad (present-day St. John’s Island) in ancient Egypt.

“SUPERNOVA” Peridot custom cut by the Rich Gemstone Group

For more than 2,000 years after peridot appeared, peridot was associated with light and used as an amulet.

The ancient Egyptians referred to peridot as the “gemstone of the sun” and believed that peridot possessed a natural power that protected people from the “fear of the night”.

During the ancient Egyptian period, peridot production was extremely scarce, and only the ancient Egyptian pharaohs were eligible to use it. Peridot was an essential gemstone in Cleopatra’s jewelry case, as was the gift that Ramses II gave to Queen Nephithali for an heir.

Peridot came to Europe through the Red Sea port trade and the Crusades. The ancient Romans called peridot “twilight emerald” because the green color of peridot does not darken at night and still shines in candlelight. Later, peridot became a symbol of power, wealth and trends, and was loved by royal families and wealthy people, and was also used in religion. It was also believed that peridot would help make marriages happy and that relationships would also be promoted.

Peridot has been loved by royalty and nobility since ancient times, and is considered a symbol of power, wealth and trend.

However, in the more than 300 years after the 17th century, the unstable supply situation led to the limited circulation of peridot in the market and the decline in popularity, so people’s attention gradually turned to other emeralds with a stable supply, resulting in the underestimation of the value of peridot. It was not until 2016 that the olivine gem mine, the Yiqi Songnanshan Olivine Gem Mine in Dunhua, Jilin, China, was discovered, and China became one of the world’s largest peridot gem resource reserves. Fuli Gemstone Group from China will provide a stable supply of high-quality peridot for the global peridot market, and it is believed that with the gradual development and supply of resources, peridot will regain its historical glory.

China’s Jilin Dunhua Yiqi Songnanshan Olivine Gem Mine has the potential to provide a stable supply of high-quality olivine, bringing new opportunities for the development of peridot in the global gemstone market.

Last month, Fuli Gemstone Group organized geologists, mining experts, gemologists, jewelry experts, designers, writers, blockchain technology innovators, and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) experts to embark on a mine exploration tour and have a lively discussion on how to build the future of China’s Yiqi Songnanshan Olivine Gem Mine.

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The mineral resources of the Yiqi Songnanshan Olivine Gem Mine in Dunhua, Jilin, China are relatively rare, and have received the attention and support of many domestic and foreign industry experts. With the orderly development of China’s Yiqi Songnanshan olivine gem mine, it is believed that the historic “new green in the world” peridot gemstone will be favored by more people and shine on the stage of China and the world.

Peridot, the birthstone for August

Nowadays, peridot is becoming more and more widely loved by people and is becoming more and more popular around the world. In 1912, the Jewelers of America convened a meeting in Kansas City, USA, and developed the world’s first official list of birthstones, on which all gemstones were representative, and peridot was one of them. Since then, peridot has been the birthstone for August.

Large-grained peridot is rare. Peridot is generally less than 3 carats, 3-10 carats are rare, and more than 10 carats are rare, so the price is higher. At present, the world’s largest peridot gemstone is found on the island of Zabajad in the Red Sea, weighing 319 carats, and is now stored in the Smith Museum in Washington, D.C., USA.

The Rich Gemstone Group has mined peridot gemstones weighing up to 301 carats during the pilot exploration phase.

Rare and priceless in its bright color and clarity, this peridot gemstone is on display at the Shenzhen Jewellery Museum and is the protagonist of the special exhibition “Olive Love: The Life Journey of Peridot”.

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The special exhibition of “Olive Love-Peridot’s Life Journey” is mainly divided into three parts: “Olive Education”, “Olive Creation” and “Olive Creation”, which explores the historical heritage of peridot, the artistic attainments of famous masters and impeccable craftsmanship from the perspective of ancient and modern times and multimedia presentation. This summer, go to the Shenzhen Jewelry Museum to open a beautiful encounter with peridot, the birthstone of August.

Let’s have a sneak peek at the wonderful exhibits of this special exhibition!

Give to each other and achieve each other

This special exhibition not only includes exquisite and exquisite peridot high jewelry works, but also the dreamy and tense sculpture artworks of young sculptor Wang Ruilin. The 10.5-carat peridot is undoubtedly the finishing touch of this special exhibition, Wang Ruilin redefines the legend of the unicorn in the language of the East, so that the crane gives the horse wings to fly, and the horse gives the crane the power to run. The connection between peridot gemstones and art also replaces the unique meaning of the fusion of jewelry and sculpture.

“Peridot is the gemstone of the sun, bringing together light and power. The unicorn itself has a sense of mutual achievement, and the unicorn eyes are made of peridot, symbolizing love and hope, and representing tribute and expectation for each other. From a sculptural point of view, the unicorn acts as a lighthouse after being set with a glowing peridot installation, pointing the way forward for the art of sculpture and jewelry design. ”

– Wang Ruilin

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Abundance is hidden in the lush glow

Peridot gemstones, considered treasures, are valued much more than that, they are also a vehicle for history, human emotion, artistic creation and craftsmanship. Sun Qian, an independent Chinese jewelry designer, polishes the rough stones with unique peridots, bringing art, design and feelings to life, creating the “Jubao” series of peridot fine jewelry.

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The “Jubao” series is inspired by seashells. In Chinese culture, seashells are often regarded as mascots of good luck and longevity, and the cornucopia also means to gather wealth and good luck, symbolizing wealth and good fortune. Peridot represents hope, and its yellow-green hue is known as the “light of wealth.” By combining the warm colors of gold with the irregular richness of peridot, the designer creates a vibrant and playful piece of jewellery art.

The beauty of new life blooms in the verdant greenery of summer

This peridot high jewelry necklace created by Chinese independent jewelry designer Hu Wenyuan is like a bouquet of gorgeous flowers blooming in the green spring, making people feel as if they are in the verdant green of spring, feeling the nourishment of new life and hope. Peridot’s unique grass green color is like a spring bud, symbolizing new beginnings and growth. Hu Wenyuan skillfully connects peridot with the image of spring bamboo shoots, integrating the power of life with the charm of gemstones. The pendant kissing fish and splash design are designed to symbolize abundance and happiness and the splash that shows the vitality of life chasing each other, intertwining and symbiosis with each other, showing a wonderful scene of fish swimming in the water.

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Whether it is Wang Ruilin’s sculptures or Sun Qian and Hu Wenyuan’s peridot high jewelry works, they are all creative and extraordinary works of art, all of which attract people’s attention with their beautiful and dazzling forms. Fuli Gemstone Group has been committed to promoting the development of innovative talents, and actively carrying out creative exchanges and artistic cooperation with designers and artists, hoping to show the beauty of peridot gemstones and the endless imagination of designers and artists to the world.

Peridot was a favorite gemstone of Cleopatra thousands of years ago, and was later set in an important position in the crowns of the British royal family for generations. Today, thousands of years later, peridot has ushered in a new golden age in China, and it is believed that the “new green” of Songnan Mountain, Dunhua, Jilin Province, China, will not only cover the mountains, but also spread throughout China and even the world. With so many places beyond people’s imagination, the story of peridot gemstones continues to be written……