How to Use peridot in a Sentence

peridot

noun
  • In the past, peridot was confused with other stones, such as topaz and emerald.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 24 July 2023
  • In the photos, Jammeh wore a peridot green gown with a slit and a plunging neckline.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Before that, the two birthstones for August were peridot and sardonyx.
    — Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Olivine is the term for a family of volcanic rocks that includes the gemstone form known as peridot or chrysolite.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 11 June 2020
  • The gemstones include blue topaz, pink sapphire, orange sapphire, and round peridot.
    — Dallas News, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Whether it’s draped over a lounge chair or used as an accent on the bed, the Mendocino washed-linen throw shines like a peridot.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
  • From peridot to malachite, jadeite, emerald and more, variations of green evoke a sense of awe in these high-jewelry pieces.
    — Roberta Naas, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Marilyn sees the pendant as a wedding bell, and notes that her husband’s birthstone is, indeed, peridot.
    — Annie Sisk, baltimoresun.com, 1 June 2017
  • In contrast, Beast's castle is a riot of jewel colors — peridot, amethyst, topaz, Daigle said.
    — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Currently #1 on my wishlist is this neon green ring by Jupiter with a matching peridot stone—which just so happens to be my birthstone!
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Rare peridot from Pakistan suspended from a conical sphere of tsavorites.
    — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 14 Mar. 2019
  • Take Valentino’s showstopping gowns with overscale floral motifs in hues like poppy and peridot.
    — Rebecca Malinsky and Rory Satran, WSJ, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Made in France, the pieces incorporate semiprecious stones such as aquamarine, amethyst, peridot, citrine and topaz.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
  • My peridot birthstone ring from A&S, a now defunct department store, disappeared in the waves.
    — Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 20 July 2024
  • Humphrey Butler’s antique peridot and pink topaz trellis work necklace with pearl drops, mounted in 15K gold.
    — Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The ring features an emerald, sapphire, and peridot stone—the birthstones of Harry, Meghan, and Archie.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 July 2019
  • 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
  • The store has a variety of gemstones for every taste including diamonds, peridot, sapphire, opal, moonstone, emerald, amethyst and more.
    — Patricia Dillon, Houston Chronicle, 15 Dec. 2017
  • The 16-piece collection comes in rich jewel tones such as citrine, peridot and sapphire, and is full of fluid silhouettes and tailoring.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The color scheme focused on emerald green and navy blue in a nod to Manuel and Franklin's respective birthstones — peridot and blue sapphire — as well as touches of ivory and gold.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • 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 gemstone, commonly known as peridot, the August birthstone, is also extremely abundant.
    — Peter Fimrite, SFChronicle.com, 16 Dec. 2019
  • Today, white or black stone cuffs, like the black jade design with pearls and diamonds as well as designs like the gold cuff with peridot, blue topaz, and diamonds, are highly coveted among women of style.
    — The Editors, Town & Country, 19 Oct. 2020
  • The inside band was set with peridot (Harry's birthstone), emerald (Meghan's birthstone), and sapphire (Archie's birthstone).
    — Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • Whom better to trust with your amethyst, aquamarine, pink morganite, and oro-verde peridot than Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons?
    — Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Piaget mixes up a fizzy blend of peridot, citrine, tourmaline and indicolite, stirs in a few diamonds and shakes them up together in a whimsical design worthy of happy hour.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Each birthstone is said to have its own meaning and significance, with sapphires believed to protect those close to you from harm, peridots said to instill power in the wearer, and emeralds considered a symbol of rebirth and love.
    — Omid Scobie, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 June 2019
  • The final spot in the trio of top lots is taken by a different pair of JAR earrings that feature a paisley design and are set with peridot, sapphire, tourmaline, and diamonds.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023
  • 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

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