Four Elements: Harmonious Peridot

Aug 1

What's your birthstone? It's kind of like your birthday but in gorgeous gemstone form. It's something to celebrate. The ancient Greeks believed everything was made of four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. We believe every birthstone month deserves (at least) four jewelry wishes. Happy birthstone!

Look on the bright side with August’s bold birthstone

August’s gleaming green birthstone, peridot, was appropriately called the “gem of the Sun” by the Egyptians. They also believed it had special healing powers, associating it with harmony, good health, and peacefulness.

While some gems, like sapphire, come in an array of colors, peridot is exclusively green—specifically, a vibrant, citrusy shade of the hue. There’s no denying it’s one of the most cheerful birthstones, and when paired with a pop of turquoise or punchy pink enamel, it’s the ultimate summer-worthy sparkler for August-born babes.

**EARTH**

Emily P. Wheeler’s eponymous line aims to set “a new standard for luxury, built on a responsible, ethical, and transparent process,” all while creating covetable colorful jewelry. Her “Janice” pieces (like these earrings) showcase Emily’s signature color-blocking style.
Emily P. Wheeler “Janice” earrings in 18k yellow gold with peridot and turquoise, $14,960 at Emily P. Wheeler

**FIRE**

Designer Jackie Cohen of My Story focuses on personal creations, specifically “fun sentimental jewelry that is meant to be mixed, matched, layered, and personalized to make it extra special to the owner.” That includes lockets, initial signet rings, engravable pendants, and of course, a plethora of bright birthstone pieces.
My Story ring in 14k gold with peridot, $1,100 at Zadok Jewelers

**AIR**

While fans of Harwell Godfrey definitely know her for her iconic turquoise inlay technique, her masterful mixes of other colorful stones aren’t to be missed. We’ve set our sights on this abstract evil eye pendant, where Godfrey creates a perfect pairing of peridot and her signature blue stone.
Harwell Godfrey "Evil Eye" pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold with diamonds, peridot, and turquoise, $3,850 at Harwell Godfrey

**WATER**

Italian designer Bea Bongiasca has been seeing an explosion of demand for her mood-boosting enamel designs over the last four years. A steady influx of new pieces, as well as classics, like this pink-and-peridot charmer, keep fans clamoring for more.
Bea Bongiasca “Large Heart Charm” in 9k yellow gold with peridot, $1,050 at Muse x Muse

Editor: Rebecca Daly
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