Birthstone: August
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Peridot, Spinel and Sardonyx are the three birthstones for August.
Peridot is known for being formed under extreme conditions, as it can be found in the hardened lava that carried it from deep within Earth’s mantle as well as in meteorites that traveled from outer space.
Spinel was underappreciated until recently, as today’s consumers look for an alternative to ruby, a gem with which red spinel was mistaken for centuries. Spinel comes in a wealth of colors: intense red, vibrant pink, orange, purple, violet, blue and bluish green. Red spinel was thought to be a remedy for all types of blood loss and inflammatory diseases and believed to ease anger and promote harmony.
Sardonyx is the original August birthstone, with a history that dates back more than 4,000 years. It was a popular stone for Roman seals and signet rings, as hot wax would not stick to it. For millennia, the bands of color in this August birthstone have made it a popular carving material for cameos and intaglios.
