Just Ask Leslie: Jewelry Tips

The grass green shimmer of peridot is the birthstone for August. It’s a stone that is said to ward off evil and keep you from having nightmares. It’s a refreshing color for everyday but particularly well suited for pastels and earth tones.

You can bring the beautiful shade of peridot into your wardrobe with these peridot and diamond briolette drop earrings. These earrings will work with many other styles of jewelry – from beads to gold chains. I really like the way the warm yellow gold accents the fresh green color. These elegant earrings are just $175.

This stunning 4 3/4 carat cushion-cut peridot and diamond 14K white gold ring shows the strength of this stone’s color. It would be a wonderful accessory to a business suit or a cocktail party dress. The cushion cut adds depth and the diamonds provide sparkle and shine. Together they combine to make this ring a true work of art.