Perfect peridot birthstone jewellery for August
This month, lavish birthday ladies with vibrant-green semi-precious stones
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August: traditionally a month for summer holidays in glamorous Mediterranean locations, long, languid days devoid of diary appointments and lazy lunches enjoyed al fresco. Certainly, no time to be adorning yourself with heavy gems and astronomically expensive jewels.
Good news, then, that tradition dictates the light, colourful peridot to be the birthstone associated with August. Said to symbolise strength, balance and peace, it is also worn as a talisman of good health, with its hue ranging from deep green to lime depending on each stone’s copper content. Its semi-precious nature also makes it a mainstay in many jewellers’ summer collections, so, if you’re buying for an August birthday girl, there’s no shortage of options. Here are some of our favourites.
Pippa Small aquamarine and peridot earrings
These subtly gorgeous earrings in Pippa Small’s perennially popular organic style feature faceted peridots and aquamarines set in 18k yellow gold. Small enough to wear every day but sparkly enough to make a statement, we guarantee they’ll be an immediate favourite.
Alice van Cal Journey sapphire and peridot ring
The beauty of a stone as colourful as peridot is that it’s perfect for mixing with other gemstones to create beautifully summery pieces. This multi-stone ring by Alice van Cal is a case in point. Featuring graduated peridots and sapphires, running from light yellow to inky blue, its eternity-style 18ct yellow gold design means it can simply be rotated to perfectly match any outfit.
Dinny Hall Suffragette tennis bracelet
Part of a wider collection inspired, as the name suggests, by the colours of the Suffragette movement, this delicate bracelet features an alternating array of white topaz, green peridot and violet amethyst set on a gold vermeil chain. A colourful, and wearable piece of history.
Pomellato Iconica earrings
Taken from the Milanese brand’s Iconica collection, these elegant hoop earrings offer a stylish Italian twist on a classic design. The chunky gold setting makes for a contemporary choice that highlights the light green of the peridot brilliantly. The even better news? The collection offers plenty of complementary pieces for future birthdays, too.
Ashley Zhang Large Old Mine Peridot Finley ring
Ashley Zhang’s fine jewellery collection is known for its high quality and sustainable craftmanship that are simply beautiful and designed to be cherished. This elegant ring embraces the vibrant spirit of the season with seven verdant peridots adorning a 14-karat band. A vintage style, stack with others or wear solo for maximum effect.
Dower & Hall peridot pendant
British jeweller Dower & Hall is renowned for its modern way with traditional silhouettes and playful updating of classic heirlooms, which make for brilliant birthday gifts that can be treasured for generations. We love the simplicity of the single round-cut peridot and hammered disc suspended from a recycled silver chain on this chic and understated piece.
Annoushka Radiance ring
An investment and a showstopper, Annoushka’s Radiance cocktail ring is one to be saved for the very special occasions and last an entire lifetime. A colourful deisgn sitting atop an 18-karat yellow gold band, it features an octagon-cut Fuli peridot surrounded by pink sapphires and malachite. Striking, playful and something for August babies to truly cherish.
Kiki McDonough peridot and diamond pendant
For her take on peridot birthstone jewellery, Kiki McDonough looked to the meteorites that have been found to contain the gemstone for inspiration. Surrounded by two diamond-set loops and set in 18ct yellow gold, the vibrant lime hue of the peridot is the star of the show in this timeless necklace.
By Alona Willow pearl and peridot necklace
For a more whimsical, summery take on a traditional birthstone jewel, By Alona’s youthful necklace is crafted using jagged shards of peridot punctuated by a Keshi pearl pendant. Sitting elegantly at the base of the neck, wear with a white T-shirt, bikini or dress as the mood suits.
