approx 1.75ct 8x8mm cushion checkerboard cut chinese peridot. ancient romans knew peridot as the 'evening emerald' because its color did not darken at night and was still visible by lamplight. it is the birthstone for the month of august and its colo
min 1.65ct 8x8mm cushion checkerboard cut african amehtyst. the name amethyst comes from the greek word 'amethystos' meaning 'not drunken.' amethyst was considered a strong antidote against drunkenness which is why goblets were often carved from it a