Peridot is the anniversary gemstone for the 16th year of marriage and the birthstone of August. The stone was greatly prized by Egyptian royalty and some of Cleopatra's emeralds were in fact peridots. Legend has it that pirates favored peridot to protect them against evil.

according to gemstone lore, this very popular stone is believed to attract love. The deep green hue of the peridot also suggests a connection in attracting wealth.