August Birthstone Jewelry: Peridot
Discover how top designers incorporate peridot into stunning pieces of August birthstone jewelry here.

August has several birthstones, but the most well-known is peridot. This beautiful green gemstone comes in a range of hues, from yellow-green to deep green, and lends itself to classic, stone-focused jewelry, as well as accents with other stones and colors. The most coveted hue is a juicy apple-green color. Embrace peridot’s stunning shade range with our selection of August birthstone jewelry, here.
Belperron

The Saddle Cuff from Belperron is a unique take on a classic line bracelet. Artisans carve smoky quartz into a cuff, then set a line bracelet of peridot and fancy yellow diamonds into it. It’s versatile and timeless, making it a fabulous piece of August birthstone jewelry to have in your private collection.
Belperron Saddle Series Cuff No. 3 in carved smoky quartz with 18K yellow gold, fancy yellow diamond, and peridot, $115,000
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Suzanne Kalan

Los Angeles–based fine-jewelry brand Suzanne Kalan masterfully brings jewelry to life with innovative designs that capitalize on colored gemstones. These earrings showcase a mesmerizing ombré effect with emerald-cut peridot, emerald, topaz, and green amethyst. They’re fabulous to wear with an updo, accentuating the neck and adding a rainbow of color to any look.
Suzanne Kalan Amalfi Ombré Midi drop earrings in 14K yellow gold with peridot, emerald, topaz, and green amethyst, $1,650
Ashley Zhang

If you’re looking for modern but timeless August birthstone jewelry, Ashley Zhang has you covered with this beautiful ring. Designed in the fine-jewelry brand’s New York City studio, this piece features elongated cushion-shaped peridot gemstones that are evenly spaced out and reveal a bar design in brushed satin gold. It’s reminiscent of vintage jewelry yet still has a contemporary feel.
Ashley Zhang Large Old Mine Finley ring in 14K yellow gold with a 3-carat peridot, $4,400
Jenna Blake

Jenna Blake designed this Victorian-inspired bangle as a bold statement piece. Handcrafted in its Los Angeles studio, this bracelet has seven oval-shaped peridots set in sharp prong settings that juxtapose the roundness of the gemstones. The gorgeous green gemstones are arranged horizontally, creating a visually interesting effect that feels unmistakably modern.
Jenna Blake Victorian bangle in 18K yellow gold with 21 carats peridot, $10,400
Marco Bicego

August babies wanting to subtly incorporate their birthstone into everyday looks will adore these earrings from Marco Bicego, a fine-jewelry label based in Vicenza, Italy. They’re minimalist with rose-cut peridots in a bezel setting engraved with fine, textural lines in true, ancient Florentine style. Their timeless, delicate design makes them a wonderful luxury gift for her.
Marco Bicego Jaipur Color earrings in 18K yellow gold with peridot, $1,660
Marlo Laz

We love seeing how top jewelry designers play with a celestial theme, especially in the case of zodiac jewelry. These elegant, whimsical earrings from Marlo Laz — a New York City–based fine-jewelry label — channel the brand’s bohemian aesthetic with emerald-cut peridots set inside starburst motifs lined with pavé diamonds. They have a slight drop that looks and feels fabulous, allowing you to comfortably wear them on the go.
Marlo Laz Starburst earrings in 14K yellow gold with 3.56 carats peridot and diamond, $7,000
Selim Mouzannar

Another celestial-inspired piece of August birthstone jewelry, this Selim Mouzannar star pendant highlights a round-cut peridot center stone and diamond accent stones. The fine-jewelry brand handcrafted it in its Beirut, Lebanon studio, yielding a gorgeous design that’s classic and sentimental.
Selim Mouzannar Istanbul pendant in 18K rose gold with peridot and diamond, $2,730
Bea Bongiasca

Bea Bongiasca is a Milan-based fine-jewelry brand specializing in playful, sculptural designs. This ring takes on the brand’s classic vine-inspired silhouette, with a twisted gold wire and white enamel covering the center loop to convey a sense of movement and unpredictability. The twisted structure culminates with a marquise-shaped peridot on one end in a slanted setting that further emphasizes the organic nature of this piece.
Bea Bongiasca You’re So Vine ring in 9K yellow gold and enamel with peridot, $1,680
Goshwara

These sculptural earrings are eye-catching with pear-shaped peridots in a bezel setting suspended from a bar that connects to brilliant-cut peridots that sit on the earlobe. Crafted in Goshwara’s New York City studio, they’re incredibly refined and feminine and complement both casual and elevated attire.
Goshwara Peridot Briolett Bar G-One earrings in 18K yellow gold with 17.61 carats peridot, $19,900
Jared Lehr

Based in Los Angeles, Jared Lehr creates exquisite pieces of high jewelry inspired by the founder’s love for travel and art. This architectural ring demonstrates the house’s geometric approach to incorporating colored gemstones into jewelry with a diamond-like shaped peridot at its center that’s framed by brilliant-cut diamonds. The band is also lined with round diamonds and features a split shank design with gaps that reveal the finger wearing it.
Jared Lehr ring in 18K yellow gold with peridot and diamond, $27,400
Claudia Mae

Known for creating playful but wearable fine jewelry, Claudia Mae is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. This chunky ring from the label features a cushion-cut peridot at the center with a trillion-cut tsavorite garnet on either side. It uses a gypsy setting, which means artisans embed the gemstones into the band, rather than using traditional prongs. This creates a sleek look that’s suitable for both men and women.
Claudia Mae Chunky Nomad ring in 14K yellow gold and 2.9 carats peridot and .97-carat tsavorite garnet, price on request
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Clara Chehab

Based in Beirut, Lebanon, Clara Chehab highlights the beauty of rough and unconventionally cut gemstones through distinctive fine jewelry designs. The Irene Collection is characterized by a contemporary half-moon silhouette set with pavé diamonds, and this particular Toi et Moi ring incorporates a rough peridot and faceted green tourmaline into the unique design. The curvature of the band nicely balances the sharpness of the peridot, creating a harmonious piece of August birthstone jewelry for every day.
Clara Chehab Irene Embracing Half Moon ring in 18K rose gold with peridot, diamond, and tourmaline, $3,560
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Nicole Rose Jewelry

Heart jewelry isn’t just a great Valentine’s present; it’s also a lovely means of placing colored gemstones center stage. New York City–based fine-jewelry brand Nicole Rose Jewelry uses two pear-shaped peridots in a slanted orientation to create a lovely heart pendant that’s surrounded by small, brilliant-cut diamonds. This piece is available in yellow or white gold, and the brand also offers several chain length options.
Nicole Rose Jewelry Chubby Peridot necklace in 14K yellow gold with peridot and diamond, $1,450

