Dazzle in Green with Peridot Jewellery

Cleopatra was famous for her emerald jewellery. There was even an emerald mine named after her. But there is a slight twist in the story. Many historians believe that the stones she was pictured wearing were not emeralds. They were peridots. You didn’t know this, did you?

Peridots might not be the most valuable gemstone used in the jewellery industry. But they indeed are one of the most popular ones. This green gem gets its name from the French word ‘peritot’ meaning gold. The stone was named so because of its greenish-gold hue. Are you a lover of greenish hues? Here is an exquisite range of peridot jewellery designs for you to explore.

History of Peridots

Peridot mining was recorded as early as 1500 BC. The Topazo Islands, now known as St. John’s Island in the Egyptian Red Sea was the main source of this gemstone. In that era, peridots belonged to the Pharaoh’s treasury. As time passed, these stones were also used to ornament Cathedrals in Europe. Eventually, people started using it to make all forms of jewellery. The largest Peridot measures 311.78 carats and is housed today at the Smithsonian Museum.

The Legend of the Peridot

At BlueStone, we offer a number of new designs in peridot jewellery to suit all tastes and styles. But do you know that the legend of peridots is many centuries old? It is believed that this stone has the power to keep bad dreams and fears away. For this, one has to set this stone in gold and wear it on the right arm. Many people also believe that this stone protects the wearer from the evil eye. The stone also brings happiness and love. So, if you’re suffering from bad dreams or need to find a new friend, maybe, all you need to do is slip on the Ulys Bangle on your right hand. This bangle is made of 18kt gold and features cushion-cut amethysts and peridots in an alternating sequence. Legends and beliefs aside, this peridot bangle will enhance your bling quotient effortlessly.

Buy Peridot Earrings as Gift for Your Someone Special

Women of all ages love earrings. And that makes earrings the perfect gift for a woman. Don’t you think rubies and diamonds are becoming a cliché? Women of the modern era are opting for cost-effective alternatives to precious stones. That’s probably why you should take look at the earrings in our peridot jewellery collection. These earrings are ideal for office wear and for neighbourhood kitty parties. If you’re looking for a pair of studs, take a look at the Amika Stud Earrings or the Rhyah Earrings. On the other hand, the Amika Drop Earrings are perfect for a young woman who likes longer earrings.

Pretty Peridot Pendants

Peridots are considered the birthstone for people born in August. Does your birthday fall in the month of August? Well, choose a pretty peridot pendant as a gift for yourself from our pendant collection. The Amika Pendant and the Rhyah Pedant are ideal picks if you like geometric designs. Those who want to wear a pendant featuring the universal symbol of love – the heart – can go for the Carysa Pendant. If you like, you can even buy peridot jewellery designs as a set of matching pendant and earrings.

Peridot Rings, a Symbol of Prosperity

The colour green is often regarded as the colour of prosperity. The deeper the green hue of a peridot, the finer it is said to be in quality. Two of our best peridot jewellery designs when it comes to rings are the Carysa Ring and the Rhyah Ring. If you have been keeping an eye on jewellery trends, you will love the Elethea Ring. This beauty boasts of a round cut peridot in an open ring design.

How to Buy Peridot Jewellery?

Apart from being a birthstone for people born in August, Peridots are also symbolic of the 16^th wedding anniversary. Today, you can find some of the most trendy peridot jewellery online. Like diamonds, these stones can be assessed by their cut, clarity, colour, and carat value. When it comes to colour, peridots vary from a light green to a deep emerald hue. Peridots are usually mined as large stones and hence, it can be cut in a number of different ways. One of the main factors affecting the beauty and shine of the stone is its cut. You can choose a piece of peridot jewellery based on the way the stone is cut. Our collection contains these green beauties in a wide range of cuts including the popular round and cushion cuts. 

Buy Peridot Jewellery Online

At BlueStone you can browse through a large range of peridot jewellery designs that suit every budget and style. We also give you the option of customising a piece of jewellery to make it fit your budget. For example, you may want to buy a pair of earrings like the Carysa Earrings but find the price a little beyond your budget. In such cases you can choose to have these 18kt gold earrings made in 14kt gold instead. The carat value of gold refers to the amount of pure gold to other metals used to stabilise them. Thus while 18kt gold has 18 parts of pure gold and 6 parts of another metal, 14kt gold has 14 parts of pure gold and 10 parts of another metal. Choosing a lower carat value does not affect the jewellery design or the overall look in any way. You can also customise the cut, colour and clarity of diamonds. That’s not all.

We understand that when you buy jewellery, it should not only look good on its own but should also complement your skin tone and body type. Hence, we give you the opportunity to try on a piece of jewellery at your home before you buy it. So, now what’s stopping you from selecting your favourite Peridot jewellery designs?