August's Birthstone: Peridot

Peridot is a decidedly romantic stone. Coming in various shades and clarities of yellow toned green, Peridot can be almost clear coloured to a dark green so jade toned that it's sometimes used as a 'fake' emerald. 

Peridot is mentioned in many ancient references as chrysolite. It is mentioned throughout the Bible, and early Christians considered it sacred. Today still, Catholic Bishops traditionally wear a ring of peridot and amethyst as a symbol of purity and morality.

The ancient Romans wore this stone to get out of depression. As peridots have a tinge of yellow, they are known as Sun Stones which are thought to bring warmth and happiness to the wearer.

Napoleon once made a gift of peridot to Josephine 

as a symbol of undying love and devotion

Unfortunately there are no emperor's declaring their peridot parceled love tokens to me this august, so I'm making do with browsing these beauties below to get my green tone fix:

I'm going to start practical before diving head first into affordable luxury, and how about this gorgeous green satchel inspired makeup bag? Yes really. A steal at £10.50

Satchel Green Make-Up Bag

This summer I've been seeing fruit as a theme everywhere at weddings, so why not take some lovely crisp lusciousness home and declare your love at the same time? Of course I'm talking about this apple vanity tray. Only £25

Apple Of My Eye Vanity Tray

Now that we've got some green in our bathroom and bedroom, its time to green up our jewellery (at surprisingly affordable prices too.) Like this peridot ring. Simple yet elegant and perfect for day wear throughout August - or anytime. This beauty is only £129.99 

9K Y Gold Hebei Peridot (Ovl) Solitaire Ring 3.250 Ct.

Rings not your thing? how about this gorgeous bracelet? at £39.95 it loves you back

Hebei Peridot (Rnd) Bracelet in Yellow Gold Overlay Sterling Silver (Size 7.5) 6.000 Ct.

Or it's matching necklace? Perfect for wearing with blouses, open necked shirts and dresses, also only £39.95

Now for those of us who are seriously watching their post holiday pennies, there are other chic ways to get a peridot fix this month. How about a sparkling green manicure? At £6.99 you can't do better

Nail Rock Sequin Green

If glistening nail embellishments aren't your thing, you can always opt for a splash of essie peridot-esque colour in Mint Candy Apple for £9.95

essie mint candy apple

I think that's a peridotty August wrap.