Fresh green peridot pendant in organic sterling silver

Bright, lively green is the whole story of this peridot pendant, a natural 7x9mm oval cabochon mounted in organic sterling silver by Roozbeh at his Toronto studio for Rooz Jewellery. Peridot is August's birthstone, and its colour comes from the iron within the stone itself, which is why it holds its green so faithfully. The silver is worked by hand to look weathered and uneven, a rough frame for a smooth, polished stone. At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, peridot is happiest when treated gently: take the pendant off for the gym or the garden, and skip ultrasonic cleaners. Each piece is one of a kind, so yours will not match another exactly, and the green on your screen may not be the green in your hand. The 16-inch sterling silver chain is included, and if you would like a different length, inquire with Roozbeh to receive a quote.

Key details:

·        Stone: natural peridot, 7x9mm oval cabochon (August birthstone)

·        Metal: organic sterling silver with a 16-inch sterling silver chain

·        Mohs hardness 6.5 to 7; handle gently

·        Handmade, one-of-a-kind, in Toronto, Canada

·        Alternate chain lengths quoted on inquiry

Who it's for: an August birthday gift, or a first piece of green gemstone jewellery that is hand-fabricated rather than mass-produced.