Peridot Blog

If your BFF isn't the jewelry editor for your favorite fashion 'zine, giving you the heads up on new designers and seasonal product as it rolls through the halls of Hearst on the daily, then Team Peridot is here  to "daylight" as your most fashionable friend.  And every girl needs a gal pal like that. [caption id="attachment_740" align="alignnone" width="1024"] #StackIsTheNewBlack Margery Hirschey Yasuko Azuma[/caption] Above: Margery Hirschey Rectangular Zircon Organic Bezel Necklace, Yasuko Azuma Black Diamond Hammered Bezel Pear Shaped Ring, and Yasuko Azuma Light Orange Natural Diamond Ring  We have done the diligence to read every editorial, every blog post, and every market forecast, in order to curate an uncommon collection of jewelry that's on trend for Fall.  This is the antithesis of the editorial "magazine" approach to "trend" jewelry.  We are on the hunt for pieces that are fashionably relevant now and forever. Sometimes translating current trends means layering in a new piece to the necklaces you already wear everyday, and sometimes it's about adding natural diamonds to stack in with your traditional bridal set.  And yes, sometimes it's even a whole new statement earring or long, faceted strand of fine stone. [caption id="attachment_738" align="alignnone" width="1024"] #TheFineArtOfLayering Caroline Ellen[/caption] Above: Caroline Ellen Rose-cut Faceted Pear Shaped Black Diamond Necklace and Faceted Rondelle Labradorite Necklace Keeping up with ever changing trends should never eclipse the importance of incorporating timeless fine jewelry into your very own, signature look.  For our client's, that can mean distinctive items that present just as beautifully over your white t-shirt and Lululemon's when you're picking up kid #three at school, as they do paired with feminine prints and exaggerated accessories for a lunch about town. The right shade of nail lacquer (pictured earlier: Essie's "Picked Perfect") is as much a staple this September as leather fringe, cozy wrap sweaters, and vintage designer chain link purses.  We're also seeing a huge pick up in pearls, whether on handmade gold ear wires or more casual cord necks. [caption id="attachment_739" align="alignnone" width="1024"] #PickYourPearls Rosanne Pugliese[/caption] Above: Rosanne Pugliese Pink South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings, Fresh Water Pearl Drop Earrings, and Silver Baroque Pearl Pendant At Peridot, the handcrafted jewelry we select for our clients never goes out of style.  After all, capes come and go, but a [natural] diamond is forever.  #PeridotStyle

Although faint, that familiar crisp has returned to the late summer air.  It smells the way biting into a freshly picked apple tastes and feels, and it layers well with light weight scarves, jean jackets, natural diamonds and refined gold chains.  With the changing leaves and turn of seasons, September brings freshly forecasted Fall Trends.  Below, our official report on how to wear what this Autumn, and it's pearly, pendanty, and perfectly Peridot.  Featuring new works by Temple St. Clair, Yasuko Azuma, Rosanne Pugliese and Margery Hirschey, curated especially for those weekends upstate picking wine saps and pears, or for roaming around SoHo with the obligatory Pumpkin Spice beverage in hand. #PeridotStyle  

Are you one of the lucky ones going on spring break? Or day dreaming about your Memorial Day weekend plans? If so, don't forget to pack your jewelry! We picked out a few great options to bring with you...     This beauty is a piece by Rosanne Pugliese. Made from 22 Karat yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver, this modern link chain reads organic elegance. The cognac diamond detail also gives the necklace a refined feel. This piece is perfect for trips because it can be worn at its longest (about 34"), or wrapped around your neck twice. Give your white tee an edge with the doubled necklace during the day, and simply let it hang at its longest and add some heels to change up your look for the evening. Shop here: http://bit.ly/1EsN5xw These sterling silver earrings are a Melissa Joy Manning classic. These guys are perfect to bring with you because they're extremely light and a fun twist on a hoop. Shop here: http://bit.ly/1PjszkH A third option for your weekend getaway is this Anne Sportun wrap bracelet. Pictured above is our labradorite version, however, they come in several other stones including ruby, hematite, citrine, pyrite, carnelian, moonstone, spinel, turquoise, and lapis. This piece is brilliant because it can be worn as a wrap bracelet (approx. 5 times around your wrist) OR a necklace. It's safe to say this piece is a Peridot favorite. Shop here: http://bit.ly/1OfeebS     Need a safe place to store these pieces during your trip? Try our very own Peridot pouch! Available with or without middle seam. In store only.

With this freezing cold weather and winter upon us, it’s incredibly easy to lose sight of your own personal style beneath the countless layers, jackets, gloves, and scarves piled on to keep you warm. If you’re finding that your jewelry is getting lost beneath the wooly folds of your scarf or the leather of your driving gloves—no need to fear! We have discovered the perfect solution—a dramatic pair of cold weather earrings to not only dazzle just beneath your cashmere hat, but also brighten up any dark, grey, dreary winter day. Even against the white snow, these beauties will shine and pop some color right back into your life. [caption id="attachment_269" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Anne Sportun Yellow Gold with Stardust Textured Diamond Halo Pear-Shaped Rubies Suspended from stardust pebble with diamonds, $7065   Don’t let the subzero temperatures ice-out your personality—use shocking color on a chunky scarf or fabulous heeled booties to keep things lively and bright! [caption id="attachment_267" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Rag and Bone Merlot Leather “Harrow” Biker Boots, $495[/caption] [caption id="attachment_270" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Barneys New York Sage English Rib Cashmere Cowl Scarf, $375[/caption] Stay warm and fabulous!

[caption id="attachment_18" align="aligncenter" width="300"] fall in new york city.[/caption]   Is there anything people love talking about more than how much they LOVE fall?! It truly is magical though: the way the sun hits the slowly browning leaves at around 4pm, piping hot pumpkin spice lattes (cliche, we know), mahogany leather and cashmere, boots, and deep-jewel tones for your wardrobe and of course--your jewelry. Thankfully, rich yellow gold is PERFECT for the burnt-sienna theme of fall, and it seems as though the maple colored leaves are influencing our designers for fall 2013... First off--and we've been gushing about this a lot--we are absolutely obsessed with cognac diamonds. Of course, a white diamond will never go out of style--after all, a diamond IS forever--but why not check out a gorgeous, deep, chocolate-colored alternative? Cognacs are warm, inviting, and give off an eye catching hue that is hard to not love. Anne Sportun, a favorite of ours, is a fan of cognacs, as is the lovely Caroline Ellen. [caption id="attachment_17" align="aligncenter" width="300"] anne sportun cognac diamonds.
[/caption]   Riffing off of the champagne, chocolatey diamonds, we are also loving our new Jamie Joseph smokey quartz and brown sapphire necklaces--the dark illustrous tones are flattering on absolutely anyone not to mention incredibly eye catching. Jamie Joseph is a pro at finding colorways for every season--her stones are unlike ANY we've seen before. They're all one-of-a-kind, and Jamie quite literally crafts her designs around each stone--continuing with our smoky brown/cognac theme, we're loving this faceted Carnelian ring, as well as this--and we're not making this name up--rose-cut Blood Tiger's Eye oval cocktail ring. Don't you wish you had 100 fingers to wear every single one of Jamie's designs!? [caption id="attachment_22" align="aligncenter" width="300"] jamie joseph faceted carnelian ring[/caption] [caption id="attachment_21" align="aligncenter" width="300"] jamie joseph blood tiger's eye rose-cut ring[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_16" align="aligncenter" width="300"] from right to left: caroline ellen 20 karat star-set cognac diamond earrings, jamie joseph smoky quartz necklace, jamie joseph bi-color quartz ring, jamie joseph chocolate moonstone ring, caroline ellen cognac diamond studs.[/caption]