peridot
noun
per·i·dot
ˈper-ə-ˌdät 
-ˌdō(t)
-ˌdō(t)
: a deep yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine used as a gem
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The bottle is housed in a custom spherical decanter embellished with peridot, emerald quartzite and 24 carat gold plating created by computational architect Michael Hansmeyer.
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Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The collection included Buccellati gold pieces embedded with diamonds, David Webb’s unique styles designed with emeralds, diamonds and peridot, and select Piaget timepieces, among others.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
The most relevant from this year was the peridot green Gucci gown from the Golden Globes, which was fantastic.
—Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Some historians believe Cleopatra's emerald collection was actually peridot.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
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Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The collection included Buccellati gold pieces embedded with diamonds, David Webb’s unique styles designed with emeralds, diamonds and peridot, and select Piaget timepieces, among others.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
The most relevant from this year was the peridot green Gucci gown from the Golden Globes, which was fantastic.
—Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Some historians believe Cleopatra's emerald collection was actually peridot.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Peridot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peridot. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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