We love the tradition of celebrating each month with a different gemstone (or two!)—August is no different. With both peridot and spinel to choose from, the design options are endless. Scroll through to see why we're in love with these birthstones.
Peridot: The Green of Our Dreams
Peridot, the stone most commonly known as August’s birthstone, is a limey-green gem variety of the mineral Olivine. It’s actually one of the few gem species that comes in just one color!
Made up primarily of iron and magnesium, the element iron is the main reason for her signature yellowish-green hue. The finest gem-quality peridot may resemble the color of bright spring grass with the most common resembling the garnish of your extra dirty martini.