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The peridot is often overshadowed by May's emerald birthstone, but is no less beautiful. Photo: Getty Images
Last month, ShelterPop introduced you to the idea of decorating according to your birthstone with July's ruby-inspired decor. If we take fashion cues from our birthstone, why can't we do the same with our home decor? This month, we scoured the market for finds to match August's little-known birthstone, the peridot.
Often confused with emeralds, think of the peridot as the flashy emerald's humble cousin. The peridot is a casual stone--you could slip one on with a pair of jeans just as easily as with a cocktail dress. The laid back feeling of the peridot lends itself to easy going furnishings--nothing fussy, overwrought or heavy.
The range of green hues of the peridot is ideal late summer style. The green of the peridot mimics the many hues of all the leafy plants that reach maturity towards summer's end, so this botanical connection is reflected in the colors and prints of our finds.
August Birthstone: Peridot-Inspired Decor
These glass vessels come in a range of colors as varied as peridots themselves from whisper pale tint to a deep kelly hue.
Medina Glass Jars, $9.99 to $29.99, westelm.com
August Birthstone: Peridot-Inspired Decor
This botanical leaf print is a natural fit for August's birthstone: Casual and crisp for summer nights.
Marimekko Lehtimaja Bed Linens, $34.95 to $139.00, crateandbarrel.com
August Birthstone: Peridot-Inspired Decor
This green lacquer side table has all the polish of a gemstone's shine without being too precious.
Zest C Table, $99.95, cb2.com
August Birthstone: Peridot-Inspired Decor
Give your kitchen a peridot pop with these wallet-friendly accessories cast in lime glass.
Green Glass Accessories, $9.99 to 10.99, mileskimball.com
August Birthstone: Peridot-Inspired Decor
A bit of a splurge at $275, we promise this glass-based lamp will be the crown jewel of any room.
Capri Teardrop Lamp, $275.00, jonathanadler.com
August Birthstone: Peridot-Inspired Decor
This retro-cool pitcher is part of a full-range of chartreuse tableware from Fishs Eddy's vibrant 'Colorware' collection.
Pitcher Chartreuse, $19.95, fisheddy.com
August Birthstone: Peridot-Inspired Decor
A playful print at the perfect price, this little cushion will give your sofa a late summer lift.
Green Berries Pillow, $25.95, pier1.com
August Birthstone: Peridot-Inspired Decor
This teardrop shaped vase dresses up a room just like a great piece of jewelry compliments an outfit.
Apt. 9 Glazed Vase, $19.99, kohls.com
August Birthstone: Peridot-Inspired Decor
Swap that ugly brown plastic alarm clock for this sleek, opalescent model in a minty tone.
Moonbeam Clock, $39.50, llbean.com
August Birthstone: Peridot-Inspired Decor
Greet your guests with your birthstone hue from the moment they approach your door with this cheap chic choir doormat.
Green Leaf Coir Mat, $25, uncommongoods.com
Reader comments (Page 1 of 1)
Peridot Gem are very famous stone i all over the world. Because people wear this Peridot Gem for their luck, disease, happiness and also for their promotion in jobs , you can take this stone in very easy way and on cheap rates.
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