Engagement rings have a very long history that dates back thousands of years. Rings were given in ancient times as not only a token of commitment but also as a way to prove a potential match had the resources to take care of the bride. Over the centuries, many aspects of rings have gained symbolic importance. Although times have changed, the symbolism can still help you to decide on a ring’s designs and components. This blog post is part of a series on engagement ring symbolism I think you might enjoy.
Today I’d like to talk a little about peridot. It’s a wonderful gem, I think. Peridot is a striking, beautiful green gemstone. Most experts believe that peridots were Cleopatra’s favorite gem, although they were probably misnamed as emeralds. Peridots are beautiful with a lovely green color, so you can understand the confusion, right? A period by itself or with a number of gems can convey a lot of different meanings.
Peridot can symbolize many things in an engagement ring. This is a great thing because one person may wear the ring because it symbolizes truth while another person may wear it because it symbolizes loyalty. Peridots can symbolize love, truth, faithfulness, harmony, renewal, growth, loyalty, or the enduring nature of love. It can also symbolize good fortune, luck, abundance, and prosperity. That’s not it! Peridot is known as the stone of compassion. Some mystics believe it brings good health and peace. In addition, the bright and cheerful color makes it a symbol of lightness, freedom, and life.
The gem is just packed with meaning, isn’t it. What I love about that is that you have the flexibility to use a peridot to fit your personality and your own sensibilities. Don’t forget that you can use rose gold to mean romantic feelings, yellow gold for fidelity, or another precious metal, too. Whatever you would like for your ring, I’d love to help. If you need an engagement ring in San Diego, you need Bert Levi Family Jewelers.
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