Although it has long been overshadowed by other green gemstones, like emerald and tsavorite, it is impossible to ignore and not get attracted by the stunning hue of peridot. The lime-green color, which may remind you of lemon or watermelon rinds, is what makes this gemstone so surreal and unique.  Over the years, peridot has earned itself the title "the gem of the sun," due to its everlasting shine and vivid lime-green hue that doesn't fade even when the sun has set. For this reason, ancient Egyptians even held a belief that peridot gemstone protects its wearer from the terrors of the night. While we don't know how much there is to that belief, we do believe that the beauty, symbolism, and metaphysical properties of peridot surely make it deserve a spot in your jewelry collection! If you don't already have peridot jewelry, consider it a sign to get one now! But before you do that, let's learn a little more about this magnificent lime-green gemstone. Peridot Gemstone Peridot is a gem…