August Birthstone: 10 Peridot jewellery pieces to covet this month
updated the Monday, August 1, 2016We’ve fallen madly in love with the sweet and soft green hues of the peridot gemstone.
The lovely lime-green colour of peridot, accompanied by its subtle light-catching hints of gold, is truly a gemstone that makes for stunning jewellery. Because of its light shade that ranges from pistachio green to olive green (much unlike the intensely rich hues of emeralds), the peridot makes a perfect adornment for a summer outfit. It is no wonder, then, that the peridot is the birthstone for the month of August.
Historically known as “olivine”, peridot is a very old gemstone that was common in Ancient Egyptian jewellery. Its popularity has somehow survived several millennia and is still seen as a prized jewellery component even to this day. Because of its radiant green shine and attractive transparency, polished peridot gemstones are highly sought-after. Some believe the stone to be able to increase happiness and prosperity, as well as promote confidence and mental clarity , so we’d definitely like to get our hands on a few of the pieces in the gallery above!
Angela Goh
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