Peridot received it’s moniker as ‘Gem of the Sun’ from ancient Egyptians who recovered the gems from Pallasite meteorites, iron-nickel meteorites, containing Forsterite-Olivine: Peridot The Celtic knots in our sterling silver rings are taken from Ireland’s national treasure; the book of Kells Silvershake 1.32 CTW 8X6mm Natural Oval Shape Green Peridot 18K Yellow Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Weave Solitaire Ring August Gemstone Birthstone, is shipped with anti-tarnish protection in reinforced gift boxes & satin-style pouches; guarantee far-outlasting competitors August’s stone, Peridot; known as ‘Gem of the Sun’ possibly originating from the ancients discovery of Peridot in meteorites Silvershake 1.32 CTW 8X6mm Natural Oval Shape Green Peridot 18K Yellow Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Weave Solitaire Ring August Gemstone Birthstone Size 11.5