Ella Natural Peridot Ring in Sterling Silver

Peridot is the only gemstone that comes in exactly one color: a yellow-tilted green with no blue in it anywhere, bright as new growth. The Ella sets a 1.4 ct round of natural peridot in solid 925 sterling silver with milgrain detailing — a dainty August birthstone ring that stays cheerful in any light.

A stone with only one color

Most gemstones come in a spread of hues — sapphire spans blue to pink to yellow, tourmaline covers nearly the whole spectrum. Peridot does not. It is always green, because the color comes from iron built into the mineral’s own structure rather than from a trace impurity that might vary. All that changes from stone to stone is how much yellow is in the mix, running from a light lime to a deep olive.

The other thing peridot does that few stones manage: it keeps its color under artificial light. Many green gemstones go dull or grayish once the sun goes down. Peridot was historically called the evening emerald precisely because it holds its brightness by lamplight. Our complete peridot guide covers the stone’s history and lore.

Natural, with nothing done to it

This peridot is natural. That is not a marketing flourish — peridot is one of the few gemstones almost never treated, enhanced, heated, or synthesized for jewelry, because there is no economic reason to. The stone in this ring came out of the ground looking essentially as it does now.

Peridot also has an unusually good origin story. Some of it arrives on meteorites, formed in the mantle of other bodies in the solar system before landing here. Most is terrestrial, but the fact that the same mineral turns up in space is a genuinely rare thing to be able to say about a gemstone.

The setting

The round stone measures 6.5 mm and weighs approximately 1.4 ct, set close to the finger so it does not catch. The roughly 2.5 mm band carries milgrain, the fine beaded edge borrowed from antique jewelry, which gives the piece a soft vintage character without adding bulk. Simulated diamonds accent the design, and the white sparkle beside the green does what contrast always does — it makes the green read brighter than it would alone.

Compare it against our other peridot engagement rings and the wider green gemstone jewelry collection.

Solid 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish

The band is solid 925 sterling silver, finished with rhodium for a bright white luster and an added layer of protection over the silver beneath. Cool white metal is the better partner for peridot than yellow gold, which tends to amplify the stone’s own yellow until the green reads muddy. The ring is nickel-free and hypoallergenic throughout. If you want the background, read what 925 sterling silver actually means.

August’s birthstone

Peridot is the birthstone for August and the traditional gift for a 16th anniversary. It has been associated with light, warmth, and protection since the Egyptians mined it on Zabargad island in the Red Sea and called it the gem of the sun. A green stone that is genuinely sunny rather than cool is unusual, and it makes this an easy August birthday gift as well as a promise or anniversary ring. The August birthstone guide has more.

Specifications

Sizing & care

Choose your size from the dropdown above. Our ring sizing guide explains how to measure at home and how to size a surprise gift.

Peridot sits at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which is fine for regular wear but asks for a little care. It is more sensitive to sudden temperature changes and to acids than most stones, so avoid hot water straight after cold, skip household cleaners entirely, and put the ring on after lotion and perfume. Clean it with lukewarm water, a drop of mild soap, and a soft brush, then dry it well — no ultrasonic cleaners and no steam. Take it off for gardening, workouts, and washing up, and store it in its box away from harder stones. Cleaning sterling silver at home has the metal routine.