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It’s official, summer is underway and with it, those of you born in August are getting to celebrate in the sunshine! Speaking of being outdoors, the August birthstone of Peridot is perfectly suited to the summer months with its vibrant green tones ranging from a fresh grassy hue to a rich olive green. Sometimes referred to as “evening emeralds”, Peridot is believed to get its name from the Greek word ‘peridona’ which means ‘giving plenty’ and thus the August birthstone is widely associated with prosperity and good fortune.
At W Hamond, we have an extensive collection of August birthstone jewellery for you to choose from including Peridot necklaces, Peridot earrings, Peridot rings, and Peridot bracelets. We have selected five of our favourite August birthstone jewellery pieces to talk you through today, but don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team on 01947 603330 or at info@whamond.com for more recommendations.
9ct Yellow Gold Peridot Round Stud Earrings
Often in the summer months, you want to just strip things back to simplicity, to get away from the heat and to enjoy a feeling of freedom. With this in mind, what better accessory to wear on your August birthday than these Peridot stud earrings. As part of our Essentials collection, these earrings are designed to be your everyday companion, to pair with all your favourite outfits and be effortlessly stacked beside other earrings or other pieces of Peridot jewellery. They are beautifully handcrafted from 9 carat yellow gold, set with two round Peridot gemstones and completed by classic post and butterfly fastenings for a comfortable fit.
Sterling Silver Peridot House Style Dragonfly Necklace
Possibly one of our favourite pieces of August birthstone jewellery, this Peridot Dragonfly necklace is part of our coveted House Style collection, a series which is inspired by Deborah, the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire's own insect jewellery collection gifted to her by Andrew, the 11th Duke. Deborah's famous insect jewellery collection includes motifs of moths, caterpillars, spiders, wasps and of course, dragonflies. This dragonfly necklace is crafted from classic sterling silver and features a dramatic Peridot gemstone for the body. To match the enchanting green of the Peridot, the wings are adorned in green enamel in the Plique-a-Jour style while the eyes are bejewelled by two brilliant cut white diamonds. The Peridot necklace is completed by an 18 inch long sterling silver chain.
Clogau Enchanted Forest Peridot Necklace
Welsh jewellery manufacturer Clogau takes most of their inspiration from their home country and the rich green spaces on their doorstep. It makes a lot of sense then that many of the Clogau jewellery collections incorporate the lush green tones of Peridot. Their Enchanted Forest collection in particular brings to life the magic of Welsh forests and the ancient fortresses of trees that consume so much of the land. This Clogau Enchanted Forest Peridot necklace captures just that with a beautiful teardrop-shaped Peridot gemstone centre stage surrounded by elegant filigree detailing in sterling silver and rare 9ct Welsh rose gold.
Ponte Vecchio Gioia Rose Gold Peridot Oval Ring
Another exceptional fine jewellery manufacturer renowned for their use of coloured gemstones is Ponte Vecchio. For over 35 years, Ponte Vecchio have mastered the art of luxury jewellery making producing designs inspired by the sensual delights of nature just like this Ponte Vecchio ring. The stunning oval cut cabochon Peridot immediately demands attention totalling a whopping 1.30 carats and is purposely claw set, allowing the summer light to travel through it and illuminate its radiance. The stone balances on a slender 18 carat rose gold band which could easily be paired alongside another ring or left centre stage for the ultimate statement piece.
Faberge Emotion 18ct Yellow Gold Green Pendant
We might have just saved the best for last… This Faberge Peridot pendant exudes a level of opulence and sophistication worthy of every August baby. Part of the fine jewellery brand’s Emotion collection, a series infused with colour and artistic richness, the pendant explores Bohemian, Impressionist and Fauvist views with a stunning combination of white diamonds, emeralds, peridots, demantoids and tsavorites all set within 18 carat yellow gold. Capturing our attention the most is the 21 round Peridot gemstones dotted around the entire egg but there’s no doubt their crisp olive-green tones look even more marvellous when paired with the royal shades of emerald and the crisp brilliance of diamonds.
Whether you’re shopping for a special someone with a birthday in August or you’re simply wanting to treat yourself to your favourite gemstone, you can shop a huge range of August birthstone jewellery on the W Hamond website here. Get in touch with the team on 01947 603330 or at info@whamond.com with any questions or advice on the interest free finance and free next day delivery on our Peridot jewellery collections.
