Rainbow Gemstone Ring with Peridot

August is a time of change in many parts of the year … in the southern hemisphere, winter is starting to break into spring, in the northern hemisphere it is time to go back to school in many countries, and days are just starting to shorten. And if you have a loved one with a birthday in August, they are changing their age, growing a little older and a little wiser! If you need some hints and tips for the best presents to buy this August, keep reading as we explore the delights of peridot for August birthdays.

Peridot White Gold Pendant

Peridot is a little known but quite a fascinating stone. It is a form of olivine, and is one of the few gemstones that only comes in one color. Gem quality peridot is actually quite rare, and it has been found in such exotic places as meteorites that have hurtled into the Earth, and on top of basalt rocks, sunning itself like a lizard! It also adds a fabulous subtlety and charm to the many gemstones it is partnered with. You can see how it works in conjunction with all the other stones in the gem rainbow in the ring pictured at the beginning of the article. It is a beautiful mossy-sea green, and works well with other similarly light-colored gems. However, it is just as beautiful on its own, as you can see in the peridot white gold pendant pictured above. It can be quite a reasonably priced stone

Peridot and Topaz Earrings

Peridot is a lovely ocean-colored sort of stone, which means they work especially well with blue gems like these topazes. These lovely removable drop earrings have peridot studs at the top, and topaz drops which can be taken off. If your friend or loved one having a birthday this August is the sort that never takes her earrings out, these give her the flexibility to dress up a little for evening wear, without completely taking out her earrings!

Pandora Peridot and Diamond Necklace

The Pandora range of jewelry has been around, and available at Gilletts, for some time now - we are actually preferred suppliers of Pandora jewelry. However, it was only recently that Pandora branched out from charm bracelets and necklaces into traditional types of jewelry, like pendants, earrings and bracelets without charms. However, the new range of jewelry hasn’t lost it’s European appeal and very distinctive style, as you can see with the gorgeous peridot and diamond necklace pictured above. It has the lovely modern offset shaping, and is made in sterling silver and 14ct yellow gold.

Pandora Peridot and Pearl Earrings

These pearl and peridot earrings might look familiar - because they are part of a matching set with the peridot and diamond necklace above ! This design has actually been so loved that Pandora have been able to make a complete set of bracelet charm, stud earrings, two sorts of drop earrings, necklace, and a ring. The ring is pictured below, and features the same offset diamond that the necklace does - very artistic, and very modern!

Pandora Peridot and Diamond Ring

Peridot, Pink Tourmaline and Pearl Earrings

With peridot’s lovely subtle color, it is the perfect mate for more brightly colored gemstones, and is often found in the company of pink tourmaline or amethyst. Opposites attract, you know - especially if you have ever been in a long term relationship! This truism holds for gemstones also The gorgeous rosy pink tourmalines contrast the peridot’s, while the lake pearls do a beautiful job of giving the whole piece a little class.

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