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Project Peridot: Beads and More for August Birthstone Projects

Peridot stones and beads from Colombia Gem House
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The August birthstone, peridot, is most recognized by its light green color. It is found in volcanic areas, inside meteorites, and in desert mesas. The colors of this semiprecious stone can range from a light-yellow green to brown green, depending on its iron content. Whether you want to complete a project for an August birthday or whether you just love the color, here are five peridot beads and crystals for your project.

Related: Just the Facts About Peridot

Glass leaf beads from Jill MacKay
These elegant glass leaf beads from Jill MacKay are perfect for a nature-theme project. | Image courtesy of Jill MacKay

Lampwork Czech Glass Aspen Leaf Pendants

These aspen leaf lampwork pendants from Jill Mackay are a great way to add a natural element to your beading projects. These handmade 20mm glass beads are from the Czech Republic. The beads are a light green peridot color, with detail on both sides of the leaf, smooth edges, and a glossy finish. Each leaf also has a wire loop at the top, allowing the bead to dangle as a pendant. Plus, the Greeks believed that aspen leaves offered protection, and they used them in the crowns of heroes.

Green recycled glass beads from Beadlanta
The Beadlanta green recycled beads are handmade in Ghana from glass beads. | Image courtesy of Beadlanta

Recycled Glass Beads

Recycled glass beads from Beadlanta are made by hand, in the same tradition that has been used for hundreds of years. First, glass bottles are crushed into small pieces. Then those pieces are melted in molds using high heat. The resulting large-hole beads work well with leather cord, make good foundations for beading over, and add a beautiful handmade element to your jewelry projects. The beads shown measure approxiamtely 14mm-16mm, with 3mm-4mm holes.

Green rivoli crystals from Potomac Beads
Get your shine on with these glimmering rivoli crystals from Potomac Beads.

Potomac Beads Crystal Rivolis

Add a unique shape to your project with a glimmering crystal rivoli from Potomac Beads. These 8mm peridot crystals are perfect for bead embroidery and other beadwork projects. The pointed foil back increases the reflection of light off the crystal and makes it a sparkly addition to projects.

A bead assortment from Miyuki and S-lon with peridot-color beads
This Long Magatama Miyuki bead mix is a great option for a bulk buy of beads, with a ready-made peridot color palette.

Long Magatama Bead Mix

The Long Magatama Bead Mix, featuring Miyuki beads, is a great option for buying beads in bulk. There are ten colors of beads in the assortment, with 10 grams of each, along with two shades of green S-Lon kumihimo nylon cords. The glass beads come in four shades of green as well as gold, ivory, and dark blues, with both metallic and matte finishes. The array of beads, along with the cords, makes it perfect for an all-in-one beading purchase.

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Peridot gemstone beads from Goody Beads
These cubed peridot gemstones from Goody Beads are a great way to mix up bead shapes in your projects.

Peridot Gemstone Beads

Peridot gemstone beads from Goody Beads will give your project a bit of shine. These cube-shaped, table cut beads have a natural treatment, meaning the color of the stone has not been altered. These peridot gemstone beads are a light, almost pastel green color, making them perfect for a birthstone-inspired project.


Peridot has historically been associated with prosperity, good fortune, and balance. Whether you’re making a beautiful bracelet for an August birthday gift or want to encourage luckiness in your life, peridot and peridot-colored beads are a beautiful addition to your bead collection.

Related: Designing with Peridot

Do you have a favorite peridot bead, pendant, or crystal? Share your experience in the comments below.

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