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Photo: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
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The August birthstone—believed to ward off evil spirits—is gaining traction with celebrities on the red carpet
Peridots are believed to have been Cleopatra’s favourite gemstone—and today, they’re becoming increasingly popular among red carpet regulars and royals alike.
Here, we take a look at celebrities who’ve sported the “gem of the sun”.
Anna Wintour
Above Anna Wintour arrives at The 2022 Met Gala wearing a peridot-studded tiara (Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)
Anna Wintour arrives at The 2022 Met Gala wearing a peridot-studded tiara (Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)
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Vogue's global editorial director wore a tiara made of diamonds and peridots in floral and ribbon motifs at the Met Gala in May. According to fashion journalist Laurie Brookins, the vintage diadem is Wintour’s family heirloom, and was made in America in 1910.
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Benedict Cumberbatch
Above Benedict Cumberbatch attends The 2019 Met Gala wearing a nosegay brooch made of peridots and diamonds (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
Benedict Cumberbatch attends The 2019 Met Gala wearing a nosegay brooch made of peridots and diamonds (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
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At the Met Gala in 2019, the Doctor Strange actor wore an 18-karat yellow gold, peridot, diamond and platinum nosegay brooch from Verdura circa 1965. The jewel caused quite a stir on social media: fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe joked that it was the Time Stone, a precious stone guarded by Doctor Strange.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Above Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the UK Premiere of African Cats wearing Kiki McDonough's peridot, diamond and blue topaz earrings (Photo: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool /Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends the UK Premiere of African Cats wearing Kiki McDonough's peridot, diamond and blue topaz earrings (Photo: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool /Getty Images)
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The Duchess of Cambridge attended the UK premiere of Disneynature’s African Cats in 2012 wearing Kiki McDonough’s double oval peridot, blue topaz, and diamond stud earrings set in 18-karat yellow gold.
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