A closeup of a peridot crystal, one of the 3 recognized August birthstones. Image via Rob Lavinsky/ Wikipedia. Were you born in August? If so, you have a choice of three birthstones: crystalline green ...

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 ...

Peridot is a yellow-green stone that comes from the mineral olivine. Some believe its name derives from the Arabic "faridat," or "gem," according to Geological Institute of America. Others, however, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...