Material: Peridot 2.5-3mm, Origin: Myanmar Size: Approximately 2.5-3mm (±0.5mm) Wrist size: Approximately 15.5cm (elastic) Weight: Approximately 3g Features and Meaning: The cut sparkles and shines. Small size, so it is also recommended for layering. Due to its olive color, the mineral name is called Olivine in English. Peridot is a stone that ancient people believed "came from the explosion of the sun." It contains the same components as meteorites from space. Symbolizing the sun, it was believed to have the power to dispel the fear of darkness and ward off evil, and was worshipped as a protective amulet. Peridot has a unique characteristic not seen in other gemstones. It has a high birefringence, and when viewed from the table facet, the opposite edges appear double. The beautiful olive green delivers a wonderful shine, earning it the name "diamond of the night." Peridot is the birthstone for August. Item No. B1468