August Birthstone: Peridot (Color: Yellow-Green)

Known for its vibrant yellow-green color, peridot has been treasured since ancient Egypt, where it was mined on St. John’s Island around 1,500 BC. It is a variety of olivine, scoring between 6.5 and 7 on the Mohs scale. Today, peridot is found in places like Burma, Norway, and Arizona.

Believed to be the “gem of the sun” by Egyptians, peridot is associated with vitality and strength. It’s also known as the “evening emerald” for its radiant glow under moonlight. A gift of peridot represents energy, strength, and growth within relationships.