Peridot – Your Birthstone For August
The traditional birthstones, on both the official American and British Birthstones Lists, for those born in August is Peridot. The birthstone colour for this semi precious gemstone is pale green. Peridot is said to give the wearer dignity, fame, love, peace, protection, and success . . . so be sure to use it to personalise your jewellery!
An alternative gemstone is offered on both the American and British lists, namely Sardonyx.
To see both the American and British Birthstones by month and to read about semi precious birthstones, birthstone colours, birthstone meanings, and birthstone history use our Birthstones Guide, or to learn about individual emi precious beads and gemstones have a look at the BigBeadLittleBead Glossary of Gemstone & Minerals.
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