Each month has at least one gemstone. Here is what you need to know about August's birthstones: peridot, spinel and sardonyx.

Birthstones are a beautiful way to celebrate your birthday month—and make for great jewelry gifts, too! From birthday gifts for a friend and Mother's Day necklaces to Valentine's Day jewelry gifts, ...

People Born in August Have a Birthstone That 'Promotes Harmony'—Here's What It Is and the Meaning Behind the Stone originally appeared on Parade. As we move into late summer, August babies are getting ...

Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that comes from the mineral olivine. Its name derives from the Arabic word "faridat," which means "gem." However, some scholars believe peridot gets its name from ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that comes from the mineral olivine. Its name derives from the Arabic word "faridat," which means ...