Peridot and diamond necklace. Photo: Sotheby's.

From the collection of Marjorie S. Fisher, this necklace is composed of a line of alternating oval-shaped peridots and rose-cut diamonds.

Peridot, green garnet, black diamond and diamond ‘Panda’ brooch. Sold for HK$375,000 ($48,386) at Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Photo: Sotheby's. 

In this whimsical design that more than doubled its high estimate, a precious panda made of black and white diamonds sits atop a Burmese cushion-shaped peridot weighing 36.38 carats.

Gold and peridot necklace. Sold for $15,000 at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Sotheby's. 

From the collection of Danielle Steel, this necklace features peridots in all shapes and forms – its fringe alone is composed of 87 drop-shaped briolette peridots. 

Platinum, peridot and diamond ring. Sold for $18,750 at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Sotheby's. 

As illustrated by this circa 1930 jewel centring an emerald cut peridot, August’s birthstone makes for the perfect pop of colour in a cocktail ring. 

Gem set, enamel and diamond bracelet, Lacloche, 1955. Sold for CHF37,500 ($39,638) at Sotheby’s Geneva. Photo: Sotheby's.

Signed J. Lacloche, Paris Cannes, this dazzling buckle bracelet is decked with oval peridots, cabochon rubies, circular-cut diamonds and blue enamel.

Pair of peridot, sapphire, moonstone and diamond ear clips, Bulgari. Sold for CHF20,000 ($21,477) at Sotheby’s Geneva. Photo: Sotheby's.

These Bulgari beauties are set with fancy-cut peridot, suspending a fringe of similarly cut multi-coloured sapphires, peridots and moonstones, interspaced with brilliant-cut diamonds.

Peridot, onyx and lacquer ring, Cartier, 1990s. Sold for £7,750 ($12,699) at Sotheby’s London. Photo: Sotheby's.

It’s all in the details with this classic Cartier panther head ring which is accented with black lacquer, polished onyx and fierce pear-shaped peridot eyes.

Pair of 18 karat gold, peridot, diopside and diamond earrings, Sifen Chang. Sold for $22,500 at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Sotheby's.

More than 90 carats worth of peridot form these striking foliate earrings.

18 karat gold and peridot bead necklace. Sold for $6,250 at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Sotheby's.

A collar for the ultimate peridot lover, nineteen strands of drop-shaped peridot beads form this bold, twisting design.

Platinum, peridot and diamond brooch, Cartier, London. Sold for $36,250 at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Sotheby's.

This circa 1930 Cartier brooch features a calf’s head-shape peridot framed by diamond-set birds and stylised feathers.

Gem set and diamond choker, Marina B. Sold for CHF47,500 (51,007 USD) at Sotheby’s Geneva. Photo: Sotheby's. 

Oval cabochon peridots and citrines combine with cultured pearls and brilliant-cut diamonds to make this flexible gold collar.

18 karat white gold, coloured stone and diamond bracelet. Sold for $16,250 at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Sotheby's.

This flexible wide band bracelet set with round and cabochon peridots weighing 144.65 carats is accented by amethysts, citrines, multi-coloured sapphires, green garnets and diamonds.

Peridot, sapphire, tsavorite garnet and diamond ‘Bird’ brooch. Sold for HK$162,500 ($20,953) at Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Photo: Sotheby's. 

This colourful bird’s body is a 32.02-carat peridot of Burmese origin, while its head is pavé-set with sapphires and tsavorite garnets. Completing the design is a tree branch set with circular-cut diamonds.

Suite of 18 karat gold, peridot and diamond jewellery, Fred, Paris. Sold for $68,750 at Sotheby’s New York. Photo: Sotheby's. 

Comprised of a necklace, bracelet-watch, ring and earclips, this regal peridot and diamond set boasts more than 100 carats of peridots.

Gem set and diamond brooch, ‘Botte de Radis’, René Boivin, 1985. Sold for CHF62,500 ($62,287) at Sotheby’s Geneva. Photo: Sotheby's. 

Designed as a radish bunch, this René Boivin brooch is composed of polished rhodochrosite, set with brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut peridots, which form the leaves.