Fashion

The Prettiest Peridot Jewelry For August Birthdays

The ultimate gift for the Leos and Virgos in your life

by Jenna Igneri

Whether we want to accept it or not, August is here, marking the last true month of summer (wasn’t it just spring?) and the reign of a new birthstone. Today, vibrantly red rubies take a backseat to the ever-rare, golden-green, semi-precious peridots.

The peridot is said to be mentally stimulating and physically regenerating, encouraging one’s inner radiance and sharpening the mind. It has also been regarded as a protective stone by earlier civilizations, known to drive away the forces of darkness—from sorcery and magic to night terrors. Think of it as your lucky charm. 

Fun fact? These babies are one of only two gems (the other being diamond) that are formed in the molten rock of earth’s upper mantle, and they only surface via some serious forces (we’re talking earthquakes and volcanoes).

In honor of the August birthdays out there, we picked out the prettiest peridot pieces, so you know exactly what to gift all the fierce Leo ladies—and those early Virgos—in your life. I mean, we’d only gift the best to our best (and ourselves, obviously).

Click through the gallery below to check out our picks.

Photo courtesy of Bona Drag

AESA, Sylvania’s Ponte Choker, $315, available at Bona Drag.

Photo courtesy of Ariel Gordon

Ariel Gordon, Birthstone Charm Ring, $330, available at Ariel Gordon.

Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

Kardee Jewelry, Peridot Heart Earrings, $87, available at Nordstrom.

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GFG Jewellery, Lara Double Row Ring, $200, available at GFG Jewellery.

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Rachel Jackson London, Amulet Birthstone Necklace, $160, available at Wolf & Badger.

Photo courtesy of Melissa Joy Manning

Melissa Joy Manning, Mini Wishbone Earrings with Peridot, $225, available at Melissa Joy Manning.

Photo courtesy of Anna Sheffield

Anna Sheffield, Rosette Stud Earrings, $850, available at Anna Sheffield.

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Alex Monroe, Peridot Twig Ring, $235.20, available at Shopbop.

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Ippolita, Mini Birthstone Bracelet, $495, available at Ippolita.

Photo courtesy of Lord & Taylor

Lord & Taylor, Peridot and 14K Yellow Gold Square Stud Earrings, $75, available at Lord & Taylor.

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Julie Vos, Faceted Baroque Bangle, $275, available at Max and Chloe.

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Alex And Ani, August Birth Month Charm Bangle, $28, available at Alex and Ani.