Peridot: The August Birthstone

If you were born in the month of August, your birthstone is peridot. Lucky you! It's bold, a breath of fresh air, and it's one the most unique gemstones out there. It's bright, it's happy, and it carries a meaning we really love: harmony in relationships.

Here's what makes it special, and how we like to wear it.

What peridot means

Peridot stands for harmony in relationships. We love that. It's a little reminder to stay close to the people who matter, and to keep things balanced and good between you.

That makes it a sweet stone for more than just August birthdays. It's a nice pick for a best friend, a partner, or anyone you want to celebrate. When you wear it, you're carrying that meaning with you.

The color

Peridot is lime green, and it's a very unique hue. It's fresh and bright, almost like sunlight coming through a leaf. Most stones come in lots of colors, but peridot really only shows up in this one, so you always know it when you see it.

It's not too dark and it's not too soft. It has a warm, sunny green to it that looks good on just about everyone. That color is a big part of why we love it so much.

We like it with turquoise

If you take one styling tip from us, this is the one. Peridot and turquoise look so good together. The cool blue of turquoise next to the bright green of peridot is a combination that just works.

Layer a peridot piece with a turquoise one, or mix them into a stack. It's an easy, pretty look, and it plays right into that harmony theme by letting two different stones work together.

The styles we carry

Peridot comes in several styles, so there are a lot of options depending on what you like. Here's what we carry:

• Rondelle: smooth, rounded beads that catch the light. A great everyday option.
• Mini Rock: tiny natural stones for a really delicate look. Perfect for subtle layering.
• Petite Rock: a little more there than the mini, but still light and easy to wear.
• Rock Drop: a bit more movement and drama, with peridot that hangs and swings.

Whether you want something dainty or something with more presence, there's a peridot piece for you. And they all layer together beautifully.

A great August gift

Because peridot is tied to harmony and connection, it makes a really meaningful gift. Give it to an August baby and it says you're glad they're in your life. Pair it with turquoise and now the gift has a little story about balance and togetherness built right in.

And you don't need a birthday to treat yourself. Sometimes a color this happy is reason enough.

Ready to add some peridot to your stack? Shop our peridot in rondelle, mini rock, petite rock, and rock drop, and grab some turquoise to go with it.

Here are some of our favorite Peridot pieces:

The Elsy Necklace- our rockdrop gemstones are beautifully faceted and those facets really show off the beauty of peridot and how it captures the light. 

The Mini Rock Dominique Cuff- a beautiful piece for any stack. Pair it with any of our rockless cuffs and let her be the star of the show.

Rondelle Dusters- these fun long earrings feature our smallest sized peridot, but with 3 stones on each chain, they pack a delicate punch. Especially fun in the hot summer months.

Petite Rock Sandalwood Necklace- This combo of peridot green with our sandalwood beads is a stunner- very unique and organic, and it smells divine!

Petite Rock Nest Ring- This ring style features our signature nest wrap as well as the largest size peridot gemstone we carry. If this is your birthstone, you gotta have it! It looks great in gold and silver and looks completely different in each metal. My favorite thing to do is to stack 3 gold rings at the same time. It's epic!

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