With summer in full swing, August babies are getting ready to party! And what better gift for your favorite Leo (or Virgo!) than one of their spectacular birthday gemstones? When it comes to the ...

The mineral olivine—or gemstone we call peridot—may now have birthstone company with spinel, but purists can look to the lime-green rock as the original birthstone of August. Here are six new pieces ...

Looking for the perfect piece of August birthstone jewellery? August babies have their pick of a trio of stunning gem stones to choose from. The three August birthstones are peridot, spinel and ...

Welcome to August. It’s a bittersweet month, really. One where, with the season at its peak enjoyment level, you just know that fall is closing in, ready to turn summer’s best moments into distant ...

It’s been a few days into August, isn’t it time to know about the gem for August? Let us tell you about mercurial greenstone for the month that comes in enchanting shades of green and is considered ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The third August birthstone, sardonyx, has a long and intriguing history. "Historically, sardonyx dates back to Roman times, used ...

The gem's history is intertwined with royalty and ancient civilizations. "Interestingly, Cleopatra was a huge fan,” shares Harris. “You'll see her often depicted in emeralds, but many of us feel that ...