Birthstones have gained its popularity in the 70s. Although it has waned in the 90s, it has made its comeback into the 21st century along with other jewelry and fashion accessories. Birthstones are not only fashion statements but personal statements as well. People love the idea of wearing the stone designated to their birth month.

The Peridot birthstone is no exception. It is the birthstones of those people born on the month of August. It is a sparkling golden green in color and does not change in color. This gemstone is ideal for women born on August and who also happen to have clear green eyes. It brings out the green in their eyes. Because of its clear, sparkling green color, the Peridot is also very refreshing to look at. It has a calming effect as one gazes into the multi-dimensionally-cut Peridot green color. The Peridot gemstone is even called the “evening emerald” in some jewelry circles.

The Peridot has come a long way in history of fashion jewelry and fashion accessories. In ancient Egypt, the Peridots were often used along with other sterling materials as adornment for queens and pharaoh’s headdresses. In the Medieval Period, the Peridot gemstone had been also used, along with some of the semi-precious and precious stones, to adorn, and beautify churches, and sacred church relics such as crucifixes, chalices used in mass, altars, etc.

The Peridot gemstone is ideal for fashion jewelry or fashion accessories such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and anklets. Peridots look best with gold, copper and bronze settings, giving it a rustic look. Most especially, Peridots are excellent with silver and white gold settings. This latter pairing creates a dainty piece of fashion jewelry that can be used in day or night events.

As fashion jewelry and fashion accessories need not be expensive, this light green semi-precious stone can definitely serve the purpose of adornment for the August birthday celebrant without draining the pockets unnecessarily.