Sunita Nahata Peridot 4.87ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Tsavorite & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Tsavorite and White Diamond. Peridot: 4.87 carat, 12X10mm size, Pear
White Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Modern Style 18K Gold Tourmaline Peridot Tsavorite Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
green: light green Peridot in pear-cut, intense green Tsavorite in brilliant cut, and multi-faceted
Peridot, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Flower Lavalier Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Iolites Peridots
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Iolite Blue Flower Lavalier Pendant - Necklace, in 18Kt Yellow Gold decorated with Peridots This
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Pear Gemstone 7x5 mm Pear Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
/ Swiss, London Blue Topaz and Peridot. Lightweight and gorgeous, these are a great gift for anyone on
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
10k Gold Pear Gemstone 7x5 mm Pear Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Topaz and Peridot. - Gemstone Cut :- Pear - Number of Stones :- 1 pcs - Stone Size :- 7x5 mm SKU
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
15 Carat Genuine Natural Peridot & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 1 stones of Pear cut Peridot Beautiful colors
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,552Sale Price|20% Off
Peridot Diamond and Pink Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peridot Diamond and Pink Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has a Pear Cut
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nature-Inspired 18k Gold Green Tourmaline Rubelite Peridot Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
pear Briolet drops cut Green Tourmaline, round rose Rubelite, and pear cut Peridot. The design is
Peridot, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz and Peridot Gold Drop Statement Vintage Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Pear Blue Topaz, weighing approx. 18 Carats. Surrounded by Peridot, approx. 18.97tcw. Wow! Hand crafted
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold Rose Quartz Peridot Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold Rose Quartz Peridot Dangle Earrings . Made in Italy. Dangle
Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Red Rubelite 18k Yellow Gold Peridot Tourmaline Dangle Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
in Rome. The Red Rubelite drops Tourmaine, and pear cut Peridot stones, are all carefully selected
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Angel Pendant Necklace in 18Kt White Gold with Green Peridot and Lemon Quartz
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Guardian Angel Pendant Necklace in 18Kt White Gold with Round Green Peridot and Pear Lemon Quartz
Peridot, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold
Angel Pendant Necklace in 18kt Rose Gold Purple Αmethyst and Green Peridot Gift
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Guardian Angel Pendant Necklace in 18kt Rose Gold with Round Purple Αmethyst and Pear Green
Amethyst, Peridot, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
3.51 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear Cut Peridot that weighs 2.27 Carats. The ring is surrounded by 45 Pink Sapphires that weigh 1.07
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Quartz, Turquoise & Peridot Earrings 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Pink Quartz Cabochon Pear Shape - 7 carat Natural Peridot - 4 carat Natural Turquoise The earrings
Peridot, Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Sunita Nahata Peridot 3.10ct. Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamond. Peridot: 3.10 carat, 11X9mm size, pear shape. White Diamond: 0.12
White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,362
H 1.62 in W 0.66 in
9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot, Seed Pearl & Enamel, Suffragette Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
enhances its unique character, framing a captivating peridot teardrop that sparkles with vibrant green hues
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Moi Et Toi gemstone diamond ring 18 Karat Gold Peridot Citrine ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18 white gold Gemstone weight: 2.00ct center Gemstone name: Citrine/Peridot Gemstone shape: Pear
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold
Prong Oval Shape Pendant Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold with Peridot Iolite Diamond
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Prong Oval Shape Pendant Necklace, in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Peridot Iolite and Diamonds. This
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Olive Green Peridot Flower Lavalier Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Gold with Iolites
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Olive Green Peridot Flower Lavalier, Pendant - Necklace, in 18Kt Yellow Gold decorated with Iolites
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$5,562 / item
W 1.38 in L 18.12 in
Alex Jona Peridot Amethyst Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Strand Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
, featuring 550 carats of peridots, amethysts and carnelians. Length: 18.5 to 19.3 inch long- 47 to 49 cm long
Amethyst, Carnelian, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,059
H 38.5 in W 24.2 in
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Heart Shaped Peridot & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Celebrate
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold, 10.78 Carat Amethyst, 2.30 Carat Peridot and Diamond Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
pear shaped Amethyst and marquis shaped stones as Peridot petals. The center of the flowers are
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,190 / set
W 0.6 in L 1.58 in
Nina Zhou 15.4ctw Island Blossoms Citrine Peridot Diamond Topaz Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Natural Peridot｜Green｜Heart｜Eye Clean Peridot CTW: 4.50 2 Pieces Natural Topaz｜Blue｜Pear｜Eye Clean Topaz
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Chain Reast Bracelet 18kt Yellow Gold with Iolite and Peridot Ovel Shape
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Double Chain Reast Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold with Pear Iolite and a Cluster Peridots named after
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
De Vroomen 18 Karat Gold Enamel Brooch with Citrine, Peridot, and Diamonds
By De Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
pear shaped Citrine and an 11.38 carat pear shaped Peridot are set in yellow gold bezels. A swirl set
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Peridot 3.09ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yellow Gold with and White Diamond. Peridot: 3.09 carat, 11X9mm size, pear shape. Diamonds: 0.24
White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,555 / set
L 1.97 in
Rossella Ugolini Blue-Green Tourmaline Peridot Emeralds 18K Gold Dangle Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
green: light green Peridot in pear-cut, sparkly Emerald in brilliant cut, and multi-faceted blue-green
Emerald, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou 6.56 CTW Diamond Peridot Turquoise Moonstone Blossom Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Yellow Gold 5 Pieces 5 x 7 mm Natural Peridot｜Green｜Pear｜Eye Clean Peridot CTW: 3.50 5 Pieces 4 x 6 mm
Diamond, Moonstone, Peridot, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural 3.4ct Peridot Teardrop Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pear-shaped peridot, secured in a prong setting. A sparkling round diamond sits atop the earthy green
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,168Sale Price|20% Off
2.59 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear Cut Peridot that weighs 1.92 Carats. The ring is surrounded by 16 Pink Sapphires that weigh 0.36
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mini Hanging Chain Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Gold with Peridot Iolitite Diamond
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Mini hanging chain Pendant Necklace, in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Peridot, Iolite and brilliant cut
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Moi Et Toi Diamond ring 18KT gold Citrine diamond ring peridot diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gemstone weight: 2.00ct center Gemstone name: Citrine/Peridot Gemstone shape: Pear Gemstone clarity
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini Peridot 18K Yellow Gold 0.20 Carats Diamonds Floral Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Limited-Edition Rossella Ugolini Peridot 18K Yellow Gold 0,20 ct White Diamonds Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Natural Peridot Victorian Style Pendant
Located in Bangkok, TH
, symbolizing love and friendship. Enhancing its grace, a pear-shaped peridot delicately drops below, adding
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Peridot 4.90ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Tsavorite and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Tsavorite and White Diamond. Peridot: 4.90 carat, 12X10mm size, pear
White Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antonini Peridot Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Fine Designer Jewelry Cocktail
By Antonini
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Antonini peridot & diamond cocktail ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. Peridot is
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Garavelli 18 KT Yellow Gold Contrarier Ring with Peridot and Pavè Diamond Drops
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Garavelli 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ring with a peridot drop and a pavè diamonds drop, from the Giotto
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,306 / item
L 1.25 in
Prong Oval Shape Dangle Earrings in 18kt Gold with Iolite Peridot and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Prong oval shape dangle earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Pear Iolite Center , Peridots and Round
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Multicolor Rose Quartz Blue Topaz Peridot 18k Gold Dangle Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
meshed one by one by hand in Italy. Delicate pearl placed on the lobe suspends 10 pear cut Multicolor
Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,136Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carat Natural Peridot Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear Cut Peridot in the center that weighs 1.83 carats. The ring is surrounded by a cute halo of 22
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.52 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.52 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has a Pear Cut
Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphir...
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pink Tourmaline, Peridot and Pearl Pendant and Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
round cut pink tourmaline, one pear-shaped peridot, and thirty-eight half seed pearls, in 15 karat
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$800 / item
H 0.16 in W 0.2 in L 0.48 in
10K White Gold 5x3mm Yellow Peridot and Diamond Accent Halo 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
luscious pear-shaped yellow peridot takes center stage, enhanced solely by its natural allure. Measuring a
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Drop Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Iolite and Peridot with a Hanging Chain
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Drop earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Iolite and Peridots named after the Greek water nymph
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$499
H 0.32 in W 1.15 in
Peridot Dangle Earrings White Zircon 2.80 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Peridots = 2.70
Peridot, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterlin...
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
L 17 in
Chimento Flower Necklace Citrine Tanzanite Amethyst Peridot 18 Karat Gold Modern
By Chimento
Located in New York, NY
A stunning vintage Chimento Multi-Gem Necklace set with Citrine, Tanzanite, Amethyst and Peridot
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,052
H 1.19 in W 1.04 in
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Peridot and Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
a touch of luxury, surrounded by delicately crafted teardrop-shaped bright green peridots that
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 3.75Ct Citrine Peridot＆Blue Topaz Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
dazzling touch of serene blue, while a 0.99-carat asscher-cut peridot completes the look with its lively
Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 18k Gold Earrings Black Diamonds and Peridot Drops Italian Made
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
earrings also showcase 10 pear-cut faceted green Peridots meshed one by one by hand, creating a delicate
Black Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Y...
$1,893Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.11 in L 1.5 in
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Turquoise Peridot Onyx Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Round Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has a 1.10 Carats Pear Cut Peridot. This Pendant has a HandCut
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,160 / set
W 0.6 in L 1.66 in
Nina Zhou 15.4ctw Island Blossoms Citrine Peridot Diamond Pearl Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, these 15.4ctw Island Blossoms Citrine Peridot Diamond Pearl Drop
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yel...
$499
H 0.32 in W 1.15 in
Peridot Dangle Earrings White Zircon 2.80 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Peridots = 2.70
Peridot, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterlin...
$499Sale Price|23% Off
H 0.32 in W 1.15 in
Peridot Dangle Earrings White Zircon 2.80 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 2 Peridots = 2.70
Peridot, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterlin...
$157Sale Price / item|55% Off
Multi Gemstone Amethyst Topaz and Peridot Earrings for Her in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
. Designed with pear cut amethyst, topaz, peridot making everyday earrings in sterling silver. This is a also
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sunita Nahata Peridot 4.67ct, Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Tsavorite and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tsavorite and White Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot: 4.67 carat, size: 12X10mm pear shape
White Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Find vintage and antique peridot brooches, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.