Peridot is the traditional birthstone for August, and a lovely birthday gift for your August born Leo and Virgo friends!⠀
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Across time and culture, peridot has been linked to the sun and nature. In Ancient Egypt, peridot was known as “the gem of the sun”. It was believed to drive away nightmares and darkness, bringing happiness and energy to the owner. In Hawaiian folklore, it is said that peridot symbolizes tears of the fire goddess Pele.
I’ve recently added these faceted peridot birthstone earrings to the site, along with styles for each month of the year.