August's Birthstone

Peridot & Sardonyx

PERIDOT - August Birthstone Olive to lime green in colour, Peridot is a magnesium iron silicate mineral with a hardness of 7 on the MOHS scale. Peridot was first named in Greece and since ancient times has been viewed as a symbol of the sun. It is said to confer the energy of royalty to the wearer. Also said to bring protection from the evil eye and bring wealth and prosperity.