Birthstone Jewellery for August, The Peridot

Birthstone Jewellery is a popular gift. Buying a present for someone with an August Birthday? If so then look for a piece set with a Peridot gemstone. Peridots are also the gemstone for the astrological sign of Leo ( 23 July to 22 August) and is sometimes given as a alternative gift for a 16 year wedding anniversary gift.

The Peridot is a lime green or bright yellow green colour. Naturally occiring gemstone found in Burma, China and the USA. The green colour is due to traces of Iron in the gemstone

Traditionally the peridot has  been said to bring Love, Loyalty and Success. It enhances growth and prosperity and has even been said to ward off evil. One tradition has it that when a Peridot is set in gold it will ward off night terrors. 

The alternative gemstone for August is the Sardonyx, an opaque form of quartz.

From time to time AntiquesAvenue has pieces of peridot jewellery for sale like this peridot set daisy charm or these peridot and amethyst earrings:

peridot daisy charm

peridot earrings