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Peridot, August Birthstone

We have an extensive collection of loose peridot available for purchase by collectors or for a custom-designed piece.

Peridot (pronounced pair-uh-doe) is the gem form of Olivine, a magnesium iron silicate mineral of the forsterite-fayalite family, with the amount of iron being responsible for the color. It occurs for the most part as an eye-clean gem with excellent transparency and is typically faceted. There is no known treatment to improve its color or clarity and therefore is not heat-treated or enhanced in any way.

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Peridot, August Birthstone

Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage.

Peridot is one of the few gemtones that occur in only one color; an olive-green. The intensity and tint of the green, however, depends on the percentage of iron that is contained in the crystal structure, so the color of individual peridot gems can vary from yellow, to olive, to brownish-green. It is 6.5 -7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Large peridot are rare.

Peridot gemstones symbolize the sun and helps manifest feelings of inner warmth and well-being. It brings positive vibes that open the heart up to joy and abundance.

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Peridot Jewelry

Peridot jewelry is the perfect gift for the August woman. Especially when it’s “her” color. Our loose peridot, cut locally in the Berkshires, have very good clarity and a deep lime green color. We have several pieces of peridot jewelry on display in our gallery and on this site. Watch our video below to see more peridot jewelry and loose peridot gemstones.

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Peridot, August Birthstone

Lime green Peridot, the color of late summer, is the birthstone for August. We have many loose Peridot from Arizona and Pakistan, cut locally in the Berkshires. These gemstones are available for purchase by collectors of fine gemstones, or for a custom designed piece of jewelry. Click here to learn more about peridot.