Peridot Jewelry (Natural)

Natural Peridot Jewelry: Rings, Necklaces and Earrings

Peridot is the only gemstone that comes in a single colour. Every stone is green, and the variation is in how much gold or olive sits inside that green. It is an ancient gem, mined by the Egyptians on an island in the Red Sea and called the gem of the sun, and it has an unusual glow that keeps working under lamplight when other greens go flat. Our peridot collection includes solitaire and halo rings, accent diamond pendants and earrings, all made to order in the metal and gemstone size you choose.

What Makes Peridot Special

Peridot is gem quality olivine, a magnesium iron silicate, and its green comes from the iron in its own chemistry rather than from a trace impurity. That is why the colour never varies into blue or yellow, only in intensity. Peridot also has a high birefringence, splitting light into two rays, which gives well cut stones a soft doubling of the back facets and a velvety look. It sits at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, so it suits rings with reasonable care. Peridot has been found in meteorites and in lava from Hawaiian volcanoes, one of very few gems to form in the earth mantle rather than the crust.

Peridot: The August Birthstone

Peridot is the birthstone for August and the gemstone given for a sixteenth wedding anniversary. It is associated with Leo and Virgo, and historically with light, warmth and protection from nightmares, which is why the Egyptians and later medieval Europeans wore it set in gold. Because the colour is bright and unmistakable, a peridot pendant makes an August birthday gift that is instantly recognisable as the right stone, and it works equally well as a summer piece for anyone who suits green.

Peridot Rings, Necklaces and Earrings

Oval and cushion cuts are the most flattering for peridot because both hold colour and give the stone presence. Round brilliants sparkle brightly in smaller sizes and suit studs and everyday rings. Pear and trillion shapes are favourites in pendants, where light travels through the gem. Halo settings of white accent diamonds add contrast and keep the green looking fresh rather than olive. Because peridot is moderately priced, larger centre stones and cocktail styles are realistic, and the colour pairs surprisingly well with both white diamonds and warm metals.

Metals, Sizes and Made to Order Craft

Choose from Platinum 950, 14K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold or 925 sterling silver. Yellow gold is the historic partner for peridot and pushes the colour toward gold green for a rich, antique effect. White metals cool the stone and make it read as a cleaner, brighter green. Rose gold provides a deliberate complementary contrast that suits pendants. Rings are made in your exact finger size, gemstone sizes are listed on each product page, and every piece is crafted after you order.

Caring for Your Peridot Jewelry

Peridot is sensitive to acids and to sudden temperature change, so remove pieces before cleaning, swimming and cooking, and never put them in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner. Wash gently with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft brush, then dry with a lint free cloth. Store in a pouch away from harder gems, since sapphire, moissanite and diamond will all scratch it. Avoid wearing peridot rings for sport or manual work.

Why Shop Peridot at Gem Noir

Every peridot is a natural stone, hand selected for even colour and clarity, then set by hand in the metal and size you choose. Shipping within the US is free and insured, your first resizing within thirty days is free, and you have thirty days from delivery to return or exchange.