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

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 - pronounced pair-uh-doe - the August birthstone has a fascinating history. The ancient Romans called it “evening emerald” as its colour did not darken at night, but could still be appreciated ...

This story may make you go from green to red. If you were born in the month of August, you are most likely a Leo or (for those born after August 23), a Virgo. You have also been long accustomed to ...

From astrological signs to flowers, there are many identifiers for someone's birth month. But there is none quite as beautiful or valuable as the birthstone. Each month has its own gemstone which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the founder of La Patiala, the luxury encyclopedia. August has several birthstones, but the most well-known is peridot. This ...

August's birthstones, Peridot, Spinel, and Sardonyx, each possess unique astrological properties. Peridot attracts abundance and promotes emotional balance, while Spinel offers renewal and vitality.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that comes from the mineral olivine. Its name derives from the Arabic word "faridat," which means "gem." ...