It’s the stone of the month, peridot. The birthstone of August, and a rather proper foray into fall, I think. Still bright but just earthy enough to be heading into the autumnal color palette, crafting a transition for us as we move into a new season. But is peridot also the stone of the year? According to Pantone and its Color of the Year pronouncement, it should have been (remind me to expand on the idea that I no longer know what to make of Pantone, at some point). Still, I appreciate the vivacity of peridot, even if it’s not my bag, in particular. It’s a proud color, a spirited one. And it looks damn good in these instances: a handful of peridot jewels for now and later.

 

Earrings in yellow gold and enamel with peridot, price on request; Drukker

Amazon pendant in 18k yellow gold with 100.49 ct. peridot, 5.69 cts. t.w. purple garnet, and 2.33 cts. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Erica Courtney

G-One ring in 18k yellow gold with 22.35 ct. peridot and 0.5 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Goshwara 

Snake Charmer ring in 18k rose gold with peridot and smoky quartz, $11,000; Jane Taylor Jewelry

Diva ring in 18k yellow gold with 29.97 peridot cabochon, 2.77 cts. t.w. peridot, and 1.26 cts. t.w. diamonds, $18,600; Lauren K

Stud earrings in 18k white gold with 7.65 cts. t.w. peridot and 1.0 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,000; Rina Limor

Earrings in 18k white gold with 7.58 cts. t.w. peridot and 0.68 ct. t.w. diamonds, $11,075; Sasha Primak

Necklace in yellow and white gold with 21.01 cts. t.w. peridot and 2.72 cts. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Spark

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