peridot
noun
per·i·dot
ˈper-ə-ˌdät 
-ˌdō(t)
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: a deep yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine used as a gem
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Some historians believe Cleopatra's emerald collection was actually peridot.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
My peridot birthstone ring from A&S, a now defunct department store, disappeared in the waves.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 20 July 2024
The first lady presented Rachel Ruto with a custom pearl and Arizona peridot gemstone necklace that was crafted by a jeweler in Philadelphia.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
The color scheme focused on emerald green and navy blue in a nod to Manuel and Franklin's respective birthstones — peridot and blue sapphire — as well as touches of ivory and gold.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
My peridot birthstone ring from A&S, a now defunct department store, disappeared in the waves.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 20 July 2024
The first lady presented Rachel Ruto with a custom pearl and Arizona peridot gemstone necklace that was crafted by a jeweler in Philadelphia.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
The color scheme focused on emerald green and navy blue in a nod to Manuel and Franklin's respective birthstones — peridot and blue sapphire — as well as touches of ivory and gold.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
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“Peridot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peridot. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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