Peridot Jewelry

Peridot jewelry is any piece set with peridot, the green gem variety of the mineral olivine. Ours sets natural peridot in solid 14K white, yellow or rose gold, with platinum on most designs and 18K gold on the engagement rings: rings, engagement rings, necklaces, pendants, studs and hoops.

Yes. Every peridot in this collection is natural, mined peridot, and the product page states it. Accent stones are listed separately; one ring pairs peridot with laboratory-grown diamonds, and its title says so.

Yes. Peridot is the August birthstone, and GIA lists it for the 16th wedding anniversary. See the August birthstones for its companions and history.

GIA describes the preferred color as a pure grass green with no hint of yellow or brown. Lighter, yellowish greens are more common and look bright and lively; deeper greens are rarer and richer. The right choice depends on the metal and the look you want.

Peridot earrings and necklaces, yes. A peridot ring needs more caution: at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, GIA does not recommend it for daily ring wear. Save the ring for occasions, choose a protective halo or bezel, and remove it for anything rough.

Only for someone who understands the trade-off. Peridot is softer than sapphire or diamond and can scratch or chip with constant wear. Our peridot engagement rings use halo, three-stone and solitaire designs with round, cushion and emerald-cut centers from 1.5 to 3 carats, in 14K or 18K gold. For a ring worn every day, a harder stone such as sapphire is the more durable choice.

Peridot is not commonly treated; its green is natural to the stone. If a treatment applies to a specific piece, the product page says so.

Ancient Egyptians prized peridot from the island now called Zabargad, and it later decorated priestly jewelry and church treasures. Its bright green has long been tied to light and renewal, which suits a summer birthday. Our peridot guide tells the full story.

Use a soft brush with mild dish soap in warm water, then rinse and dry. Never use a steam or ultrasonic cleaner, since peridot can crack with sudden temperature changes, and keep it away from acids. More in our jewelry cleaning guide.

Yellow gold is the classic pairing; it warms the green and makes it glow. White gold and platinum give a cooler, crisper green and make diamond accents look brighter. Rose gold is a softer, more unexpected option. Most of our peridot jewelry is offered in all three colors of 14K gold.

No. Emerald is a green beryl, rated 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale, with a bluish to pure green and characteristic inclusions. Peridot is olivine, a little softer, with a yellowish green tone, and far more affordable. The two were confused for centuries, which is why some historic "emeralds" are peridot. See emerald jewelry to compare.

We do not carry peridot bracelets at the moment, and there are no boxed sets. Many peridot earrings and necklaces share a stone shape and setting, such as the diamond-halo designs, so a matching pair and pendant is easy to build.

Every peridot ring is made to order in the size you select, and rings are final sale, so measure first with our sizing guide. Between sizes, go up for wider bands.