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 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.
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
With deep dives into stones like peridot and coral, jewelry history, designer interviews, panel discussions and even virtual museum tours, you’l be spoilt for choice, so grab a blanket, curl up on the sofa and dive in.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
With deep dives into stones like peridot and coral, jewelry history, designer interviews, panel discussions and even virtual museum tours, you’l be spoilt for choice, so grab a blanket, curl up on the sofa and dive in.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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“Peridot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peridot. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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