14K White Gold Peridot Vintage Style Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Freshly elegant, this Peridot Vintage Style Filigree Engagement Ring combines vibrant color with intricate craftsmanship for timeless appeal. A luminous peridot takes center stage, w...
Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peridot Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A timeless piece that captures the essence of nature’s beauty and elegance. At the heart of each earring, the vibrant green peridots reflect the freshness of spring, symbolizing rene...
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Peridot Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Their airy silhouette reflects refined Edwardian elegance with timeless sophistication. Beautifully finished with delicate vintage-inspired detailing, these Peridot Dangle Earrings ...
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Peridot Vintage Style Heart Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vivid square peridot sits proudly at the center of this vintage-style heart filigree ring, glowing with a lively green brilliance. Ornate antique-inspired details frame the gemston...
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Gold Peridot and Amethyst Vintage Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant harmony of color and elegance, these vintage-style drop earrings showcase round peridots paired with delicate small round amethysts, creating a stunning contrast of fresh g...
Amethyst, Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Peridot Ribbed Solitaire Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant natural peridot takes center stage in this elegant Peridot Solitaire Ring, where the oval gemstone is beautifully showcased in a timeless vintage-inspired setting. Crafted ...
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage-Inspired 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Peridot Ring, 0.75 Carat
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant vintage-inspired peridot ring featuring a beautifully faceted natural oval shape peridot set at its center. The gemstone is framed in a graceful engraved bezel, highlighti...
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Peridot Diamond Basket Floral Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by graceful Edwardian design, these Peridot Drop Earrings feature vibrant natural peridot gemstones arranged in delicate floral clusters with sparkling diamond accents.
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Natural Diamond and Peridot Floral Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Diamond and Peridot Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings embody timeless romance and refined elegance. A brilliant diamond shines at the center, drawing the eye with cl...
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.30ct Oval Cabochon Peridot Ring, Thailand
Located in Bangkok, TH
Freshly radiant, this Cabochon Peridot Vintage Style Ring captures timeless elegance with a vibrant, nature-inspired touch. A smooth, luminous peridot cabochon takes center stage, it...
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Peridot Vintage Style Three Stone Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Featuring three vibrant green peridot gems, this pendant symbolizes harmony, growth, and prosperity. The intricate vintage-inspired setting enhances its elegance, making it a perfect...
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
An oval peridot shines at the heart of this vintage-style ring, glowing with a fresh, green radiance. Diamonds surround the center stone in a graceful halo, adding a delicate shimmer...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Natural Peridot and Pearl Floral Vintage Style Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
This brooch features genuine peridot stones and luminous pearls arranged in a delicate floral design. The vintage-inspired style brings a classic charm that never goes out of fashion...
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Peridot Ruby Diamond Floral Earrings, 6.90ct
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegantly crafted with vibrant natural peridot, ruby accents, and sparkling diamonds, these Peridot Drop Earrings bring together exceptional color and antique-inspired charm. Set in ...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Peridot Diamond Victorian Style Oval Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gracefully suspended from delicate gold hooks, these Peridot Drop Earrings feature vibrant natural oval peridots accented by sparkling diamonds. Their elegant proportions and refined...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Natural Peridot and Pearl Vintage Victorian Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the center of each earring is a vibrant oval peridot, set in classic prongs and surrounded by a soft halo of lustrous pearls. Inspired by floral motifs, the unique design adds gra...
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
9K Glod Natural Cabochon Peridot Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A graceful pair of vintage-style floral drop earrings that exude natural elegance. Featuring smooth cabochon peridot gemstones, their soft green glow forms a beautifully blooming flo...
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Peridot and Pearl Floral Drop Earrings, 2.72ct
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings are inspired by the graceful beauty of blooming flowers. A fresh green peridot rests at the center, radiating natural cha...
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
9K Gold Natural Opal and Peridot Vintage Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bring a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your look with these Natural Opal and Peridots Vintage-Style Drop Earrings. A glowing opal sits at the center as the pistil, surrounded ...
Opal, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
9K Yellow Gold Peridot Vintage Style Floral Motif Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bright and full of life, this vintage-style ring features a brilliant peridot set in classic prongs, glowing with a fresh green sparkle like sunlight through spring leaves. The band ...
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Vintage Style Three Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three beautiful peridots, each carefully set to enhance their vibrant green hues. The stones are arranged in a classic three-stone setting, with intricate vintage-inspired detailing ...
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum, 1920s Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this stunning 1920s rectangular cluster ring, featuring a magnificent peridot centre stone t...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
9K Gold Solid Garnet Peridot Victorian Style Floral Chandelier Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the lavish romance of the Victorian era, these antique-style chandelier drop earrings shimmer with rich garnet and luminous peridot gemstones in an elegant cascading desi...
Garnet, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A graceful blend of nature's elegance and vintage charm. At the heart of each earring, the vibrant drop green peridots symbolize growth and renewal, their fresh hue evoking the beaut...
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Solid Gold Natural Peridot Pearl Vintage Victorian Style Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Infused with a sweet, nostalgic grace, this enchanting Natural Peridot Pearl Vintage Style Engagement Ring captures the very heart of a Victorian era inspired design. Standing proudl...
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Gold SolidNatural Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful pair of vintage-style floral drop earrings that radiate soft elegance. At the center, round-cut natural peridot gemstones shine with fresh green brilliance, surrounded by lu...
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A bright peridot sparkles at the center of this vintage-style floral ring, held elegantly in a classic prong setting. Soft pearls are nestled around it, echoing the gentle curves of ...
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Vintage Style Floral Motif Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant peridot set in a bezel at the center, beautifully designed to resemble the heart of a flower. The floral motif around the peridot adds intricate detailing, enhancing the r...
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Peridot and White Sapphire Vintage Style Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant emerald cut peridot shines at the center of this vintage-style ring, radiating fresh, verdant brilliance. Its step-shoulder band is adorned with sparkling white sapphires, ...
Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Peridot & Seed Pearl Pendant, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Makers Mark H & N Circa 1920 * The chain is sold separately A finely crafted 9ct gold pendant dating to the early 20th century, ci...
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Showcases a brilliant square peridot at its heart, radiating a refreshing burst of green. Delicate diamonds are adorned on both shoulders, adding a touch of sparkle, while the ornate...
Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K White Solid Gold Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luminous emerald cut peridot takes center stage, beautifully complemented by the gentle glow of classic pearls. Delicate filigree detailing along the shoulders adds vintage-inspire...
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Amethyst Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Hourglass Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegantly distinctive, this Amethyst Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Hourglass Filigree Ring combines vibrant color with intricate craftsmanship. A rich purple amethyst and lively ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
9K Gold Natural Amethyst Peridot and Opal Vintage Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace vintage elegance with these stunning drop earrings, crafted in solid yellow gold. A natural amethyst sits at the center, beautifully encircled by vibrant peridot stones, crea...
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Peridot Pearl Moon Flower Vintage Style Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by celestial beauty, this Moon Flower Brooch features a graceful crescent moon embracing blooming flowers adorned with natural amethyst, peridot, and luminous pearls. Crafte...
Amethyst, Peridot, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
9K Yellow Natural Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Features a radiant round peridot set at the center, shining with vibrant green hues. Surrounding it are pear-shaped peridots arranged like delicate petals, complemented by diamond-ac...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot and Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Dangle Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Featuring a striking Natural Peridot and Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Dangle Design, these earrings showcase a beautiful peridot at the center of a drop-shaped setting. Surrounding the ...
Peridot, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Gold Natural Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Freshly enchanting, these Natural Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings bloom with timeless elegance. A radiant peridot flower takes center stage, symbolizin...
Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Amethyst, Peridot and Pearl Cluster Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the graceful elegance of the Victorian era, this Amethyst Cluster Ring showcases a pear-shaped natural amethyst embraced by vivid peridot accents and delicate natural pea...
Peridot, Pearl, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
9K Yellow Gold Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh as morning dew, this vintage-style floral ring features three vibrant peridots set vertically, their green glow capturing the essence of new beginnings. Lustrous pearls bloom a...
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Yellow Gold Enamel, Peridot, Pearl and Amethyst Suffragette Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fine quality Suffragette brooch is set in its original box the largest peridot approximately 15 carats. In original fitted box. Total peridot weight certified 24.78 carats. Tota...
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Amethyst Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning combination of vibrant amethyst and peridot stones, accented by lustrous pearls. The rich purple of the amethyst and the fresh green of the peridot create a striking contr...
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Peridot and Amethyst Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate the vibrant beauty of nature with this Natural Peridot and Amethyst Vintage-Style Floral Cluster Ring. A bright peridot takes center stage, surrounded by amethyst petals th...
Peridot, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Three Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Natural Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Three Stones Ring features a stunning combination of vibrant peridot and luminous pearls. The central peridot stone is flanked by two glo...
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Amethyst Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Amethyst, Peridot, and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring celebrates timeless elegance and nature-inspired beauty. A rich amethyst rests at the center, while bright pe...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Features three stunning peridots, each with a vibrant green hue symbolizing renewal and vitality. These gemstones are beautifully complemented by lustrous pearls, which add a touch o...
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Pearl and White Topaz Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Natural Peridot, Pearl, and White Topaz Vintage Style Cluster Ring features a stunning peridot at its center, radiating a vibrant lime green hue. This captivating gemstone is sur...
Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three vibrant peridots, each meticulously set to capture the light and shine with stunning brilliance. Surrounding the peridots are sparkling diamonds that enhance their natural beau...
Peridot, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Cabochon Peridot Pearl White Topaz Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Captivating blend of nature’s finest gemstones and classic elegance. At its center, a smooth cabochon peridot, with its vibrant green hue, symbolizes renewal and vitality. Surroundin...
Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Multi Gemstone Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming pair of chain link cufflinks featuring a stunning array of gemstones. Each cufflink showcases either a round aquamarine, amethyst, peridot or mandarin garnet ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold,...
An Edwardian Peridot And Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian peridot and pearl necklace, to the centre an oval faceted peridot measuring 10x7mm millegrain-set to yellow gold collet, surrounded by gold openwork scroll-design frame ...
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
An early-twentieth century giardinetto brooch
Located in London, GB
An early-twentieth century peridot and diamond giardinetto brooch, the faceted peridot in the form of a pot, weighing 9.00 carats, the handles and rim of the pot finely grain-set wit...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
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Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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Vividly colored. Relatively inexpensive. The striking green gemstone that is the star of the show in your vintage and antique peridot jewelry and watches is timeless and loved all over the world.
Suffering from nightmares? Try placing a peridot next to your pillow. In ancient Egypt, where the semiprecious stone was first discovered (and where it was referred to as the “gem of the sun”), it was believed to have magical powers, including the ability to protect people from evil spirits, including the ones responsible for bad dreams. Luckily for those wanting to test their efficacy against nighttime terrors, peridots are relatively inexpensive. Luckier still for August babies, whose birthstone it is, the vibrant green jewel in vintage peridot earrings, peridot rings and more goes beautifully with a summer wardrobe.
Peridot was mined in ancient times, perhaps as early as 1500 BC, on Topazos Island, today known as Zabargad or St. John’s Island, in the Red Sea. According to gemologist Edward Gübelin, “the occurrence of peridot on Zabargad is intimately related to the regional geology and the tectonic processes that on a larger scale were responsible for the formation of the Red Sea itself.”
Those ancient deposits have been exhausted. Today the largest and finest peridots come from Pakistan and Myanmar, while the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona is the source of most of the stones used in mass-produced jewelry. Peridots are also found in Vietnam, Tanzania and China.
Zabargad is the source of the most famous large peridots, several of which are prized parts of public collections. The Natural History Museum in London owns a 146-carat step-cut stone, but it is the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, that boasts the largest cut peridot, weighing 310 carats. Then there’s the Chicago Field Museum’s pear-shaped Green Goddess, weighing 154-carat and etched with the figure of a woman. It was acquired at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and In 2008, the renowned Chicago jeweler Lester Lampert designed an 18-karat yellow-gold setting for the stone, surrounding it with 3.24 carats of yellow diamonds.
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