Peridot is a striking green gemstone, a variety of the mineral olivine. It has been valued for its vibrant colour and association with light and beauty for centuries. Known for its bright, lime-green ...

It’s been a few days into August, isn’t it time to know about the gem for August? Let us tell you about mercurial greenstone for the month that comes in enchanting shades of green and is considered ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. From the days of Cleopatra to the peak of the British empire, the colour of peridot made it a valued jewel.

The semiprecious stone, which is the August birthstone, is typically the same slime lime shade as the trending hue of the summer. By Victoria Gomelsky When the acidic lime color on the cover of “brat, ...

Peridot is a yellow-green stone that comes from the mineral olivine. Some believe its name derives from the Arabic "faridat," or "gem," according to Geological Institute of America. Others, however, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. From the days of Cleopatra to the peak of the British empire, the colour of peridot made it a valued jewel.

This birthstone may not be as common as your usual diamonds and rubies, but it definitely makes for a rare piece to add to your collection. For those who are born in August, you'll be glad to know ...

British fine-jewelry designer Annoushka Ducas is known for her beautiful designs created with women in mind. She wants to be sure her pieces are not just beautiful but are practical and wearable, too.

Where else can you say that your back yard is the Rideau Canal, your next-door neighbour is the Experimental Farm and you’re a five-minute bike ride away from Preston Street? It’s like country living ...