With its distinctive green colour, peridot jewellery is an easy way to introduce a little more colour into your everyday style. Wear a single piece as a subtle focal point or pair it with other colourful jewellery for a more expressive look inspired by dopamine dressing.

When choosing August birthday gift ideas, start by thinking about the person you're buying for. Consider whether they usually wear silver or gold jewellery, prefer understated pieces or enjoy making a statement, and whether they tend to wear necklaces, bracelets, rings or earrings most often.

You can also make an August birthday gift more personal by choosing a design that can be engraved with their name, initials or an important date. Adding a personal detail can turn a beautiful piece of birthstone jewellery into something that feels uniquely theirs.

For more inspiration on creating a one-of-a-kind piece, explore our guide to personalised and engraved jewellery, or browse our full birthstone jewellery collection for designs featuring a range of gemstones and styles.