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Discover Peridot – The August Birthstone - Here at C W Sellors
If you like the vibrant zesty hues of summer and you like to add a little touch of colour to your jewellery, you may want to consider wearing a piece of peridot or two. The gemstone is perfect for the warm summer months and also represents the birthstone of August. Here at C W Sellors, we offer a broad selection of peridot jewellery designs to choose from. Here is your one-stop guide to Peridot jewellery designs and an in-depth review of this special, captivating green stone.
What is Peridot?
Peridot is one of the very few gemstones that are found in just one colour, although the shades of the stone may vary depending on where in the world it is sourced. The hues of the peridot stone can vary from a deep olive green to a vibrant grass green, and even a zesty lime colour that is perfect for combining with lustrous metals for a clean and contemporary look. The fact that you can choose from subdued deep olive green hues to lighter and brighter shades makes peridot a popular choice of gemstone to wear in luxury jewellery designs. In some pieces of the stone, you can appreciate yellow or brown pigmentation, which can hint at the changing seasons of the year, enabling you to enjoy it with an all-season wardrobe.
Peridot is believed by some to derive from the Arabic word “Faridat” – a word that means gemstone. Others, however, believe the word derives from the Greek dictionary and the word “peridona”. The word means to “give plenty”. It could go some way to explaining why this stunning gemstone has always been associated with good fortune and prosperity. Looking at ancient records, it is clear that the peridot stone was first sourced from the Egyptian island of Zabargad in the Red Sea. Today, however, peridot is sourced from reserves in Arizona. Peridot in Meteorite has also fallen to Earth, while pieces have also been found on Mars, suggesting the only known gemstone to have ever formed on another planet.
Peridot also has a nickname. Often called the “Evening Emerald”, this special gemstone glows with intense luminosity under artificial light and is often mistaken for Emerald. Some historians even claim that Queen Cleopatra’s famous collection of Emerald jewellery was in fact peridot. Many people wear items of peridot jewellery as a symbol of health and protection. In ancient times, it was used as a way to ward off evil spirits and to dispel negative emotions.
The stunning green gemstone has traces of iron, which contributes to the hints of gold that often feature in a piece of stone. The intensity of the stone, therefore, is dependent on the amount of iron in the gemstone. Peridot is formed deep in the Earth’s mantle and is brought to the surface by volcanic activity. Not just the birthstone of August, the gemstone is also used to celebrate 16th wedding anniversaries and wears well in all metal settings, including white gold, yellow gold and platinum.
Clarity and Healing
If not just for the entrancing green tones of the peridot stone alone, you may be looking to wear a piece of peridot for healing properties too. This gemstone is particularly easy on the eye and can be a perfect clarifier for the summer months. Ever since the gemstone became the popular choice of royals, both old and new, the stone has been worn as a healer of negativity, which makes it even more fitting for the bright summer months of the year. It is not just those born in the month of August or celebrating a 16th wedding anniversary who can enjoy and appreciate the beauty of the peridot gemstone, though. Anyone who likes to add vibrancy and interest to their jewellery collection can enjoy the alluring beauty that peridot brings. The mesmerising green stone can be enjoyed in an array of different jewellery designs here at C W Sellors, from rings and necklaces to bracelets and earrings. Let’s take a look at some of our favourite Peridot gemstone jewellery designs.
Ponte Vecchio Iris 18ct Rose Gold Peridot Diamond Hoop Drop Earrings, CO1762PDR
These beautiful diamond and peridot earrings from Ponte Vecchio celebrate the hypnotic beauty of this popular green gemstone. The company is unrivalled in its attention to detail and unique use of beautifully coloured gemstones. In this design, Ponte Vecchio combines the alluring and warming tones of 18ct rose gold with a pear-cut peridot gemstone, which hangs effortlessly, suspended from a drop. Enhancing the mesmerising green hues of the peridot stone, held effortlessly inside a three-claw setting, is a selection of scintillating round brilliant-cut diamonds that are set neatly into the surface of the hoop design. Each diamond has been carefully selected by specialists at Ponte Vecchio and set with precision into the gold surface. A must-have addition to any Peridot lover’s collection.
9ct Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Peridot Stepping Stones 5mm Round Claw Set Ring R572
For a simple peridot jewellery design, consider this elegant single-stone ring from C W Sellors. Crafted and designed by our highly skilled in-house goldsmiths and stone cutters, this alluring peridot ring combines the lustrous sheen of sterling silver with the warming, traditional tones of yellow gold. The centre of a sterling silver band, engraved with the C W Sellors name on the inside, boasts a beautifully round piece of peridot, captured inside a timeless four-claw setting and crafted from 9ct yellow gold. The advantage of a four-claw setting is that it allows light to pass underneath and through the sides of the stone’s perfectly faceted edges, enabling a vivid rich green to emanate from the finger. As with all our gemstone jewellery designs, other pieces of jewellery can be worn alongside this silver peridot ring to complete a coordinated look with summer attire.
Marco Bicego Jaipur 18ct Yellow Gold Peridot Diamond Ring
Marco Bicego captures the beauty of the peridot stone perfectly. In this design, the prestigious jewellery manufacturer is renowned for its use of peridot, along with many other coloured gemstones and often combines these with age-old techniques that add detail and depth to each design. This Marco Bicego peridot ring belongs to the company’s Jaipur collection. The series is light and cheerful and takes inspiration from the Pink City of Northern India. In this design, a large piece of peridot takes centre stage on a band of 18ct yellow gold. Holding the rose-cut cushion peridot into place is a stunning bezel setting. The playful mix of tones and textures in this design adds an incredible sense of depth to the design. The surface of the setting has been executed using the age-old bulino technique, while the shoulders of the band are adorned with a glistening array of sparking round brilliant-cut diamonds, adding lightness and radiance to the hand.
Enjoy the peridot gemstone this summer and explore our extensive range of beautiful peridot jewellery designs here at C W Sellors. For more information on any of the designs from within this guide, call and speak to a member of our sales team on 01335 216004 or email us at sales@cwsellors.com.
