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Tonight’s Stone: Peridot
“Green Gemstone Shining on a Summer Night”
～Mojito～
The cocktail that complements peridot is the Mojito. Originating from Cuba, the Mojito is a refreshing cocktail made with rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, and soda water. The green color of peridot can also be seen in the mint leaves, and the acidity of the lime combined with the sweetness of the rum enhances the vividness and depth of the peridot. The Mojito is an ideal drink for hot summer days, and interestingly, peridot is also the birthstone of August, making it a symbol of summer. Together, peridot and a Mojito represent a green combination that shines on summer nights.
In ancient Egypt, peridot was known as the “gem of the sun” and was associated with the sun god Ra. This connection to the sun is not just symbolic; peridot also beautifully reflects sunlight, as well as moonlight, making it sparkle and shine in both day and night.
Peridot is a gemstone formed from magma and is a type of mineral known as olivine. Olivine is abundant in the Earth’s mantle and can be brought to the surface by volcanic eruptions or meteorite impacts. Peridot is a variety of olivine that contains a higher amount of iron, giving it a distinctive green glow. The color of peridot varies depending on the amount of iron present, ranging from yellow-green to deep green.
The luminosity of peridot, especially under moonlight, makes it comparable to the stars twinkling in the summer night sky. This attribute, along with its formation from deep within the Earth, adds to the mystique and allure of this captivating gemstone.
The painting that evokes the image of peridot and is part of the collection at the Louvre Museum is “The Waterfalls of Tivoli” by Jean-Honoré Fragonard. This work brilliantly showcases Fragonard’s unique style. He captured the power of the waterfall, the spray of the water, the texture of rocks and trees, and the contrast between light and shadow using fine brushstrokes and vivid colors. By placing figures in front of the waterfall, Fragonard emphasized the scale and force of the waterfall, illustrating the relationship between humans and nature.
This painting is a masterpiece that beautifully harmonizes Fragonard’s sensibility and skill. In the background, trees and flowers illuminated by moonlight are depicted, shining like a peridot. “The Waterfalls of Tivoli” thus captures the essence of a summer night, reminiscent of the atmosphere embodied by peridot.
The classical music piece that evokes the image of peridot is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by the German composer Felix Mendelssohn. Composed in 1826, this music is based on William Shakespeare’s play of the same name. The composition captures the magic and romantic entanglements of a summer night through its vibrant and lively melodies.
Included in this work are the famous “Fairy March” and the “Wedding March,” both of which have become synonymous with the magical and enchanting qualities often associated with such narratives. The piece embodies the charm of a summer night, much like the allure of the peridot, with its sparkling, dreamlike qualities and an atmosphere of enchantment and wonder. Mendelssohn’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a perfect musical representation of the mystique and beauty that peridot holds.(http://classical-sound.seesaa.net/)
An interesting episode related to peridot is its history in ancient Rome, where it was known as the “evening stone.” Romans believed that peridot shone especially brightly in the evening light. In reality, peridot has a characteristic whereby its color appears more vivid as the sunlight weakens. As an evening stone, peridot was a favorite of the Roman Emperor Augustus. He believed that wearing peridot offered protection against evil spirits and malevolent forces.
Augustus sometimes gifted peridot to kings of rival nations. It is said that this act was also a symbol of Roman prestige, as the color of peridot resembled the colors of the Roman flag. Thus, peridot, as the evening stone, played a significant role in the history of ancient Rome.
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