Peridot Stone

In ancient Indian tradition, Peridot is often termed as “ Ghritmani” and its use in meditation has been linked with improvement of intellect and the connection to the divine. Saints and spiritual seekers for ages have believed in Peridot’s benefits and how it can change a person for the better. Even in the present era, Peridot is respectfully considered a substitute stone (Upratna) for the Emerald (Panna), giving it another popular name, “Poor man’s Emerald”. People who need the blessings of Mercury (Budh) in their life but cannot afford the Emerald are often advised to wear Peridot. Being linked with the energy of the Mercury planet, this stone is believed to enhance clarity, communication, creativity, intellect, self-expression and much more.

What is the Peridot?

Peridot is a bright, olive-green semi-precious stone from the Olivine mineral family. It is known for its natural, vibrant colour and refreshing glow that is believed to sparkle even in the lowest of light conditions, giving it the name “Evening Emerald”. Peridot is also called the Poor Man’s Emerald because it can give you many qualities that Emerald or Panna gives, but at a low price. Depending on its iron content, its colour can range from pure green to greenish-yellow or yellowish-green, but all of them carry a raw earthy energy that calms the mind just by gazing upon it.

Centuries ago, the Egyptian goddess Cleopatra fell so much in love with this beautiful green ratna that she had a personal collection of it. Because they found access to Peridot in Zabargad Island, they named the stone “Zabargad or Jabargad” itself. Moreover, the Peridot is also called the “Gem of the Sun” because Egyptians believed that this captivating and lively sparkling green stone is a blessing from their Sun god, Ra. Even in present times, you will see celebrities and even common people wearing Peridot as jewellery. More interestingly, this gemstone is found in the mantle of Earth as well as in meteorites in space.

Who Should Wear the Peridot Gemstone

Experienced Astrologers and pundits advise to wear Peridot stone to people who have a weak or afflicted Mercury in their birth charts. Still, there are some personalities that are often helped by the energy of Peridot. These personalities are:

People born in August- September with Gemini (Mithun) or Virgo (Kanya) as their birth signs, making it an official August birthstone.
Students and professionals who are in need of intellect and creativity. For example, writers, researchers and businessmen.
Individuals looking for emotional balance through self-confidence and tranquillity
People who can not afford the Emerald, or if the Emerald (Panna) is too energetic for them.

Peridot is a semi-precious stone, so anyone can wear it and utilize its energy in positive ways. We still suggest that you consult an experienced astrologer for advice based on your birth chart.

How to Wear The Peridot Stone

Ideal Metal : Silver is the most suitable metal to wear Peridot gemstone.
Finger Placement for Peridot Ring: The little finger (Pinky finger) of your working hand is best suited to wear a Peridot ring.
Stone Weight : It is usually recommended that you wear a stone that weighs about 1 carat for every 12 kg of your body weight.
Best Day and Time:The Peridot gemstone is best worn on Wednesday morning.
Mantras for energization : You should use the Mercury Beej Mantra, “Om Budhaya Namah (ॐ बधु ाय नमः) for energization of the Peridot stone.

The Peridot Stone Benefits

Aside from being a beautiful gemstone, the Peridot is believed to offer a variety of benefits from material to spiritual. Some of the most important benefits of Peridot (Chrysolite) are:

Astrological Benefits:
The Peridot being a substitute for the Emerald (Panna), is believed to bless you with Mercury’s blessings.
- Anyone with a weak or afflicted Mercury (Budh) in their birth chart can wear this gemstone to make sure that their Mercury gets stronger.
- Additionally, it is believed to provide you with enhanced concentration and focus.
- It helps increase the intelligence and learning capabilities of an individual, making it an ideal stone for students and professionals.
- It is believed to sharpen your memory, boost your intellect, and improve your understanding capabilities.
- Peridot also removes distractions and helps in strengthening the wearer’s concentration.
Physical Benefits:
There is a reason that Peridot is called the “ Jewel of the Sun”. Some believe that it's strong green energy that mimics the aura of a green sun and brings you health and vitality. Some ways Peridot benefits you physically are:
- It enhances your body’s strength and vitality, making you less vulnerable to constant fatigue and exhaustion. The Olivine adds stamina and endurance to your body through its powerful Mercury energy.
- It improves the body’s natural immune system functioning by accelerating its natural healing processes.
- The Peridot stone aids in improving and maintaining gut health, giving you better metabolism and curing any disorders related to digestion.
- The calming vibrations of the Peridot stone are also believed to be a cure for insomnia and overthinking.
- Time and again, the Peridot stone is believed to remove toxins from the body by regulating digestion properly and in return, it improves your liver and skin health.
Improves Relationships:
Since the Peridot’s energy is often linked with good communication and better self-expression, it naturally improves relationship bonds with your spouse or even socially. It encourages social positivity and strengthens the feelings of forgiveness enabling healing and harmony in your mind. It makes you a very positive person that everyone loves to be around.
Keeps Negative Energies Away:
The energy of Peridot helps keep negative energies and negativity away from you and your environment. Its powerful yet calming green aura brings positivity to the mind, no matter what the situation is.
Financial Benefits and Career Growth:
There are key benefits that make Peridot very beneficial for financials and career growth. Such benefits are:
- The power of Peridot gives you confidence, which you can use for critical thinking and better decision-making when it comes to your business and finances.
- Mercury’s (Budh) energy promotes a person’s determination and drive to thrive in the business world and overcome challenges that others might find too tough.
- It is believed that Peridot attracts success and financial opportunities.
Improves Intelligence and Adaptability: Wearing a Peridot stone or simply carrying it makes a person very adaptable to change and growth instead of running from it. This is a very valuable blessing in the present, ever-changing times of technology.

Factors Affecting Peridot’s Price & Quality

Colour : Usually, the colour of the Peridot (Jabargad) ranges from greenish yellow or yellowish green, but the Peridot of the highest quality is pure green like grass without the hint of any yellow or brown in it. A Peridot stone with too much brown can indicate a low-quality stone. Clear stones with an intense green colour are much harder to find, making them more expensive in the market.
Clarity: Most expensive and high-quality Peridot crystals have no inclusions visible to the naked eye. In fact, they are absolutely clean and clear with minor black spots inside, which are their mineral crystals and are only visible under magnification. Some Peridot stones even have reflective, disk-shaped inclusions called “lily pads.” Crystals with visible inclusions sell for a lower price compared to the ones that don’t show inclusions to the naked eye.
Origin: Natural Peridot (Crysolite) comes from many regions such as Burma, Arizona, Egypt, Pakistan and China. Yet the stones from Burma and Pakistan are considered most valuable in the gemstone market because of their fine colour and clarity.
Carat Weight: The weight of the stone that you are planning to buy directly affects what price you will have to pay for it. A raw stone used for meditation practices and decor purposes will be bigger in size and weight, making it much more expensive compared to a small piece of Peridot taken for a ring or bracelet.
Cut & Shape: Peridot comes in many cuts and shapes, including round, oval, pear, cushion, triangle, and marquise shapes. Each cut has its own style, beauty, and purpose, hence affecting the price of the stone accordingly. In every gemstone, you’ll realise that multi-faceted or intricate cut stones are more expensive than simple cut ones. That’s naturally because of the craftsmanship and attention to detail required while cutting them.
Treatments & Enhancements: Each gemstone can be treated using various oils or chemicals as per its suitability. Similarly, with the Peridot stone, there are treatments and enhancements that some stones have to go through to make them clearer and attractive. These treatments and enhancements also affect the overall price of that particular stone. Untreated gemstones that are unique and raw are rare and considered auspicious, making them more expensive than treated stones. Treated stones might be cheaper when it comes to price, but they would also be a compromise on abundance that natural Peridot invites into the wearer’s life.

Original Peridot Price in India

A natural Peridot stone price can start from ₹2500 per carat and can go as high as ₹8500 per carat when the stone is of high quality. Assuming that you are buying a real Peridot gemstone, you should always refer to the factors that contribute to its price, the same factors given in the section above. If your gemstone does not meet the standards of good cut, appearance, and quality or if you are being sold that Peridot stone for a price far from the price range we mentioned earlier, there’s a good possibility that you are being ripped off.

FAQs

Q: Which rashi can wear a Peridot stone?
A: The Peridot stone is believed to be very beneficial for Gemini (Mithun rashi) and Virgo (Kanya rashi) people.

Q: Can Peridot fade in sunlight?
A: No, the original Peridot stone does not fade under sunlight. In fact, Peridot is called the “gem of the sun”; however, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight might dry out a Peridot stone, especially if it has been through oil treatments.

Q: Can Peridot go in water?
A: Usually, water does not damage a Peridot stone. However, you must avoid exposing your Peridot stone to water for a long time. Also, remember to keep your Peridot stone away from hot water, chemical water, or salt water, as they are very dangerous for the stone.

Q: Can I wear a Peridot daily?
A: Yes, you can wear the Peridot every day.

Q:How much does Peridot cost?
A: A real Peridot (Ghritmani) costs around ₹2500 - ₹8500 per carat, depending on its origin and other factors like cut, colour, inclusions, etc.

Q: Peridot attracts success, abundance, prosperity, wealth, and opportunities into one’s life.

Q:Western astrology suggests that Leos wear a Peridot, whereas Vedic astrology suggests that Ruby is the ideal stone for Leo.

Q: Who should wear Peridot?
A: Anyone who has weak intelligence, weak psychological stability, and weak communication due to a weak or afflicted Mercury (Budh) in their birth chart is usually advised to wear a Peridot.

Q: What is Peridot called in Hindi?
A: Peridot is also called Ghritmani in Hindi.

Q:Are Panna and Peridot the same?
A: Panna and Peridot are not the same, but Peridot is said to be a good substitute stone for Panna.

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