Beautiful Peridot and Topaz 925 Silver Ring 3.24 g Size 7 Peridot is thought to be one of the most ancient gems in the world. Closely linked to the Egyptians, the first Peridot stones were unearthed on an island in the Red Sea known as Topazios. Folklore has it that the island was overrun with snakes, but fortunately, the Pharaoh came to the rescue - sending the snakes slithering from the island, and allowing the miners to go about their task. The stone is used to assist the treatment of ailments such as allergic reactions, digestion problems, swelling and skin growths and colon issues. It is also used to control weight gain, bring on labor and promote the absorption of nutrients from the food and drink you consume. Some also believe the precious gem can help to aid heart health and fortify the blood, and to even alleviate problems associated with addiction and psychological disorders. Fans of embracing all that the universe has to offer often turn to Peridot. The stone is deemed to emit positive spiritual energy and is believed to channel love and abundance. The holy book makes reference to Peridot, with the stone featuring in the breastplate of a High Priest (Exodus 28:17). The word pitdah appears on numerous occasions in the bible, and there has been some debate as to its meaning. Some believe the aforementioned stone to be a topaz, but many suggest the Hebrew word is more likely to denote a Peridot stone. Peridot crystals can be used to stimulate the solar plexus (part of the nervous system that helps our organs to function) and to also rebalance the heart. Moreover, in Indian tradition, this gemstone relates to the fourth chakra – the heart chakra. This is closely linked to compassion, love and affection. Peridot can help to propel that love around your being, enabling you to follow your destiny and listen to what your heart is trying to tell you. Topaz is known as the stone of true love and success in all endeavours. It can promote individuality and creativity, while providing for confidence in trusting your decisions. It acts to replace negativity with love and joyfulness. This stone helps you to understand both the actions occurring in a task and the interrelationships occurring in the minute detail which is within the larger task. It promotes the expression of ideas and instills trust in the universe so much that you will feel comfortable in the potential outcome for a situation. The energy of topaz acts through the laws of attraction and manifestation. This stone acts a catalyst trigger for the manifestation activities. Topaz as been used to manifest health and to correct disorders within the body. It has been used in the treatment of the loss of the sense of taste, and in the healing of wounds and skin eruptions. Use topaz as crystal water to disperse the healing energy throughout the body. ​