Rare Antiquities & Ancient Artifacts

  PERIDOT       AUGUST BIRTHSTONE  Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Inc. Peridot (pronounced per-i-dat) is one of the few stones found in only one color. It is gem-quality Olivine. The name Peridot is derived from the Greek word “peridona” with a meaning that runs along the lines of “giving plenty”. The reason for the deep green …

PERIDOT AUGUST BIRTHSTONE Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Inc. Peridot August’s birthstone (pronounced per-i-dat) is one of the few stones found in only one color. It is gem-quality Olivine. The name Peridot is derived from the Greek word “peridona” with a meaning that runs along the lines of “giving plenty”. The reason for the deep green …

  May Birthstone EMERALD MEANING Traditionally associated with the attributes of fertility, love and rebirth, the emerald was dedicated by the Ancient Romans to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. The striking magnificent lush shade was one of Cleopatra’s favorite gems. Today, emerald meaning represents wisdom, growth and patience. THE MAY BIRTHSTONE The May …

Amethyst is a light pinkish violet to a deep purple variety of quartz. The impurities in the amethyst as it is forming, especially iron oxide, cause the range of colors seen in amethyst. AAT carries many forms of amethyst. We have raw crystals including cathedrals. We also have  jewelry, polished in shapes, and hearts. History If …