Peridot cabochon pendant in organic solid 10k gold, August birthstone

Peridot, the August birthstone, takes centre stage in this handmade pendant: a natural 7x9mm oval cabochon in a fresh, olive-leaning green, held in organic solid 10k gold. Roozbeh hand fabricates it in his Toronto studio for Rooz Jewellery, letting the gold gather around the stone like a ledge of rock. Peridot is born in the heat of the earth and carried upward by volcanoes, and it occurs in only one colour family, so the green you see is the stone's own. At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale it is softer than it looks, so keep it away from hard knocks, acids and ultrasonic cleaners, and clean it with a damp soft cloth. No two pendants match, and screens can shift the colour a little. The 16-inch solid 10k gold chain is included. For another length, ask Roozbeh; he sends a quote before changing anything.

Key details:

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

·        Metal: organic solid 10k gold, with 16-inch solid 10k gold chain

·        Mohs hardness 6.5 to 7; avoid knocks and ultrasonic cleaners

·        Hand fabricated in Toronto, Canada by Roozbeh

·        Chain length can be changed after you accept his quote

Who it's for: anyone born in August, or anyone who wants a handmade green gemstone necklace in solid gold that feels closer to a found mineral than a jewellery-counter piece.