Mixed Media Art with Peridots - August birthstone

Pistachio to olive green: what beautiful range of colors to decorate your home or to complement a fresh, light summer wardrobe! Enjoy a small selection of peridot finds on Etsy! To view more items, follow this link

http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=peridot&search_type=handmade&ref=auto

1. Vintage Soda Pop Top and Enamel Flower Pins Jewelry Mirror -- Laurawinzeler

2. Note or Greeting Card with Original Art--BumberShootDesigns

3. Lemon Blooming green leather case iphone--Rntd

4. Light green metal dragonfly magnets -- Merritthyde

by Paperinstyle

Peridots Egyptian Cuisine

Egyptian cuisine is one of the most interesting cuisines in the world. While I was finishing my culinary degree at Johnson & Wales, we learned the intricacies of the cuisines from all over the world. Egypt's cuisine was the one of the most interesting. In the western world, we find new techniques to add flavor and style to food and cooking style, but not in Egypt. There, it is all original, traditional foods, which stand the test of time.

Egyptian dishes are simple and hearty, mostly made with naturally ripened fruits and vegetables and seasoned with fresh spices. The food in the south of Egypt is closely linked to North African cuisine, so it is zestier than that food found in the north; contrary to popular belief, neither region is especially hot.

Here are some recipes you might like to try!!!

1. Kushari

2. Bamya

3. Falafel

4. Dips

http://www.thetravelalmanac.com/egypt/egyptian-food.htm

by Tulay's Kitchen

Peridot in Design Ideas

This month, we are focusing on the birthstone of August, Peridot and country Egypt. I try to look at Egypt with Peridot eyes and found some beauties. Enjoy!

1. Peridot and Olivine

2. Magic Light at Pyramids of Giza

3. Sinai Desert

4. Egypt

by NewMoonStudio

The Tale of Birthstones - August in Peridots

1. Edible Chocolate Filled Acorns -- andiespecialtysweets

2. Peridot Faceted Heishi- loveofjewelry

3. Clover necklace Peridot and 14 K gold filled --erinelizabeth

4. Seaweed Sald 125 inch Focal Lentil Bead in Greens--pattylakinsmith

This month, we are focusing on the birthstone of August, Peridot.

Birthstones are gemstones that are associated with each month.

August Birthstone: Peridot

Birthstone Color: Yellow Green

Alternative Birthstone: Sardonyx

Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August and the gem designated for the 16th wedding anniversary. Peridot is a mineral named Olivine, which is found in a variety of greens, ranging from light yellowish green to a dark olive.

Mystical Powers of the birthstone: The green crystal was considered protective against evil and when set in gold, especially help against night terrors. It was ground to powder and used as a remedy for asthma and as a cure for thirst brought on by fever.

Main sources of Peridots: Peridot comes from the ancient source of Zebirget Island in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt. Today, peridot is mined in Burma, Norway, Brazil, Australia, Hawaii, the Congo, and in Arizona.

Interesting Facts: It is not certain where the word ,peridot, derived from originally. It is either from the French word peritot which means unclear or from the Arabic word faridat which means gem. In either case, peridot has been mined as a gemstone for an estimated four thousand years.