Feel the summer with August’s birthstone: Peridot

The August birthstone is the amazing peridot. This gemstone was first discovered over two thousand years ago. However, the origin of the stone has been a mystery for many years because there were no records made at the tame.

In the 19th century, the mysterious island where the Peridot originated, Zeberget, was finally discovered off the coast of Egypt. Before that, Peridot was so rare that it became legendary.

In medieval times people believed peridot could protect the bearer from demons, so priests used this gem to heal people of evil influences. Pirates on the other hand believed that peridots would glow in the presence of a buried treasure, so they always kept at least one stone with them.

In India and China, people believed it could stimulate tissue regeneration, so some healers regularly used these gems in their activity.

Nowadays, peridot is the August birthstone, the 16th anniversary gem, and the zodiac stone for Leo.

Good news for the jewelry lovers is that recently several deposits were discovered in North America. So now these precious stones are more numerous and much more affordable.

The August birthstone is an extraordinary gift for anyone, not just those born in this summer month.