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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Ring Concierge, the designer behind the piece, shared on their account that the peridot stone symbolizes Jack's Virgo sign, while the yellow topaz represents Hailey's November birthday.
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Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The giant topaz and peridot ring does elevate it all a bit.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
With Jack’s zodiac sign being Virgo, the left gem on the ring appears to be a square-cut peridot — a birthstone associated with the sign.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The emerald drop earrings and 5-carat rainbow strand tennis necklace, featuring sapphire, peridot and tanzanite, offer a fun pop of color to any jewelry box.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Maggie Ekberg, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The giant topaz and peridot ring does elevate it all a bit.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
With Jack’s zodiac sign being Virgo, the left gem on the ring appears to be a square-cut peridot — a birthstone associated with the sign.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The emerald drop earrings and 5-carat rainbow strand tennis necklace, featuring sapphire, peridot and tanzanite, offer a fun pop of color to any jewelry box.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Peridot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peridot. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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