Atelier Wengi x Peridot - August's Birthstone

Peridot, the iconic August birthstone, represents renewal, protection, and positivity. 

It is one of the few gems formed deep within Earth’s mantle and brought to the surface by volcanic activity—or even carried to us in meteorites from outer space.

Quality makes a dramatic difference: the price gap between commercial-grade and the finest peridot can reach up to 100 times per ct price, reflecting the rarity of exceptional color, clarity, and size.

Its cheerful color evokes growth, emotional balance, and a sense of abundance. Peridot feels like carrying a spark of pure, positive energy close to the heart—bright, uplifting, and full of quiet strength.

Fun Fact: Some historians suggest that Cleopatra’s famed emerald collection may have actually been peridot. In fact, for centuries, the 200-carat green gems decorating the shrine of the Three Holy Kings in Germany’s Cologne Cathedral were believed to be emeralds—until they were identified as massive peridots.