August Birthstone Jewelry

Fresh, sunlit, and quietly luminous.
August’s birthstone—peridot—glows from lime to golden-green, reading like new leaves after rain. Modern August lists also recognize spinel (think vivid pinks, reds, lavenders) and the historic sardonyx. This collection gathers refined silhouettes you can live in: sleek solitaires, airy station chains, meaningful charms, stackable rings, and easy bracelets—handcrafted in the USA with ethically sourced gemstones and recycled precious metals.

Shop the August Edit

• Peridot Jewelry — the classic August birthstone in crisp, wearable green
• Peridot Necklaces — solitaires, east–west cuts, pendants, stations
• Peridot Earrings — studs, huggies, drops, and threaders
• Peridot Rings — stackable bands, bezels, prong solitaires, signets
• Peridot Bracelets — slim bezels, stations, and birthstone links
  
• Birthstone Charms — add peridot or spinel to your favorite chain
• Design Your Own — choose metal, length, stone size, and engraving

What Is August’s Birthstone?

Peridot is August’s traditional birthstone, a gem-quality olivine (~Mohs 6.5–7) known for its natural, sunlit green. Modern charts also include spinel (~Mohs 8), a durable, brilliantly faceted gem in a spectrum from ruby-like reds to fresh pinks and cool lilacs. (Sardonyx—banded chalcedony—appears in historical lists.)

Color, Quality & Cut

• Peridot color: lime to olive with a soft golden undertone; look for bright, even saturation and crisp faceting.
• Cuts & silhouettes: round, oval, emerald-cut, pear, cushion; east–west settings deliver sleek, modern lines.
• Settings: bezels and low prongs protect facet edges for daily wear (especially great for rings and bracelets).

Why August Stones Work (Every Day)

• Effortless color: peridot reads elevated yet easy; spinel adds celebratory brightness.
• Layer-friendly: slim profiles stack and layer without bulk.
• Meaningful by design: peridot is linked with renewal and optimism; spinel with vitality and resilience.
• Conscious materials: recycled precious metals, ethically sourced stones, eco-minded packaging.

Origins

Peridot: USA (Arizona’s San Carlos Reservation), Pakistan (high-alpine deposits), Myanmar (Mogok), China, Vietnam; historic Egypt’s Red Sea island of Zabargad.
Spinel: Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam, Tanzania (including Mahenge), and Madagascar.

Care & Cleaning

• Peridot (~6.5–7 Mohs): clean with lukewarm water + a drop of mild soap and a soft brush; rinse and dry. Avoid ultrasonic/steam, harsh chemicals, high heat, and hard knocks.
• Storage: keep pieces separate in soft pouches or a lined box; remove rings for heavy workouts and gritty chores.

Style & Gifting Notes

• Everyday minimal: a petite peridot solitaire layered with a herringbone chain; spinel studs to lift your ear stack.
• Color play: pair peridot with citrine or diamond/white sapphire; mix pink spinel with yellow gold for glow.
• August birthdays: mark the moment with a birthstone charm or a stackable ring—easy to add onto over time.

FAQs

Is peridot the only August birthstone?
Peridot is the traditional August birthstone; modern lists also include spinel (and historically, sardonyx).

Where do these stones come from?
Peridot: USA, Pakistan, Myanmar, China, Vietnam (historic Egypt). Spinel: Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam, Tanzania, Madagascar.

Can I customize an August piece?
Yes—choose metal, hue, cut, size, and engraving via Design Your Own.