Peridot ranges in color from yellow green to olive green. This gem has been known for many years even dating back to the Egyptians where it was called "the gem of the sun." One of the major sources for this material is the San Carlos Indian Reservation in Arizona. Peridot has also been found in meteorites which have landed on the earth. These items are usually kept by collectors and are rarely made into jewelry.

Peridot crystal in basalt rock