The sixteenth Wedding Anniversary is symbolised by the gift of peridot, a
gemstone
which forms under pressure of volcanic activity.
Olive green in colour it looks like the much more precious emerald
gem.
As it can withstand
high heat, and is found in places like Vesuvius where volcanoes are found
its imagery is to show that conflict can result in strength and beauty.
Some of the places
noted for peridot include Egypt, while in the Cologne Cathedral in Germany
the focal Shrine of the Three Holy Magi is decorated with this gem stone
which was originally brought back by the Christian Crusaders in 1163.
The
gemstones associated with this anniversary is aquamarine and peridot.
Aquamarine is considered a soothing stone which pacifies nerves and
banishes phobias whilst ensuring calm and tranquillity.
Peridot
is also known as Chrysolite. It is claimed that wearing this stone drives
away sad thoughts.
Sixteenth wedding anniversary gifts can be peridot gems
set in gold in such pieces as rings or earrings.
