The late Victorian era had given us earrings rich in sentiment and symbolism, but the next decades would see jewellery design explode with innovation and modernity. From the romantic swirls of Art Nouveau to the sleek lines of Art Deco, earrings developed and moved with cultural shifts.

At Thomas Glover, we are proud to offer a curated selection of antique and vintage peridot jewellery, the birthstone for August. Peridot is celebrated for its fresh, grassy green hue and is known as a symbol of renewal and protection. Its name comes from the Arabic faridat, meaning 'gem' or 'precious stone.' Through the trade and translation networks of the Crusades and the early gemstone trade, this word filtered into medieval Old French as peritot, later becoming peridot

Pearls hold many fascinating secrets, from Cleopatra famously dissolving one in wine to prove her wealth, to Cartier trading a Fifth Avenue mansion for a single pearl necklace. Their history is as rich as their lustre. But what truly sets pearls apart is their origin: unlike any other gemstone, they are the only ones created by living creatures. Formed within molluscs, these organic gems are rare treasures of the natural world.