These should never be immersed in jewelry cleaners as it will dissolve the resin and damage the shell. All red stones were rubies and all green stones were emeralds. At that time the island was known as Topazios, and the green gems called topaz. Egyptian kings greatly prized this gem. It was said that the island was often hidden by a very dense fog and was lost for centuries.
Peridot is a gem that's been connected to superstition.
It is believed to have the power to break evil spells and dispel the mysteries of the dark. During the Middle Ages, people wore Peridot to gain foresight and divine inspiration. The vivid paua shell comes from a mollusk shell. These valuable marine animals are prized for their beautiful iridescent colors. The Purple Paua is dyed to this color and will have different shades of purple with a banding effect that comes from the shell.