Peridot and Pearl
Peridot and pearl jewels combine bright olive-green stones with delicate white spheres in gold settings made during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Peridot and Pearl
Peridot and pearl jewellery encompasses pendants, necklaces, lavalier pieces, brooches, bracelets and rings that pair bright green peridot with white pearls or seed pearls.
Most examples found here date from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Nouveau periods around the turn of the twentieth century.
The prevailing forms range from delicate garland pendants and star brooches to cluster rings and drop necklaces.
How they were made
Goldsmiths worked primarily in nine-carat, fifteen-carat and eighteen-carat yellow gold, occasionally incorporating platinum or silver settings for specific stones.
Techniques from the era include plique-à-jour enamel work alongside precise claw and bezel settings to hold the peridots and seed pearls in place.
Peridot and Pearl Retail Price Guide 2026
Typical asking prices for peridot and pearl among the pieces listed under this phrase on Sellingantiques today, from the lower quarter to the upper quarter. They describe what is for sale here now, not the wider market.
Some Edwardian pieces hide tiny trembling settings that made the pearls quiver softly as the wearer moved.
What varies in quality
Quality rests on the depth of colour in the peridots, the uniformity and lustre of the seed pearls, and the delicacy of the surrounding gold wirework.
Pieces that employ higher-carat gold standards or incorporate complex enamelling techniques like plique-à-jour represent the finer end of the selection.
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The Peridot and Pearl Glossary
- Seed pearl
- A very small natural or cultured pearl, often drilled and strung or set closely together in clusters.
- Lavalier
- A pendant necklace featuring a central stone with one or more dangling drops suspended beneath it.
- Plique-à-jour
- An enamelling technique where the enamel is applied without a backing, allowing light to shine through the transparent colour.
- Garland style
- A jewellery design popular in the Edwardian era that mimics ribbons, wreaths, and floral garlands using intricate metalwork and gemstones.
Peridot and Pearl: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I care for peridot and pearl jewellery?
Peridot is a softer gemstone and can be scratched by harder minerals, so store these pieces separately in lined boxes.
Seed pearls are sensitive to chemicals, perfumes and cosmetics, meaning you should put your jewellery on last after applying lotions.
Are peridot and pearl pieces delicate?
Edwardian and Victorian pieces often feature fine gold wirework and tiny seed pearls that require gentle handling during everyday wear.
Avoid wearing rings or bracelets while doing heavy physical work to prevent bending the delicate metal settings.
What is the difference between Victorian and Edwardian styles?
Victorian pieces from the late nineteenth century tend to be slightly heavier and more robust in their gold construction.
Edwardian designs from the early twentieth century lean towards lighter, airier garland and Art Nouveau motifs with intricate openwork.
Can these pendants be worn as brooches?
Some period pieces were manufactured with dual fittings that allow a single item to function as both a pendant and a brooch.
Inspect the reverse of the piece to locate the hinged pin and safety catch alongside the suspension loop.