Did you know that the peridot is the official birthstone for the month of August? If you know someone with an August birthday, there is no time like the present to buy the right gift. Is there a better choice than a peridot jewel? Yes, in fact there is: an unusual peridot jewel that is […]
The American Gem Society recognizes two birthstones for the month of August: the peridot and the sardonyx. The most commonly seen peridots are lime green, but there are also other color variations. A sardonyx may be reddish brown and usually displays some banding. Peter Suchy Jewelers have a nice selection of August birthstone jewelry that […]
Varying in coloration from a yellow-green color mix to a green with a brown tint, the standard clarity of the peridot is eye-clean. This gem is one of the few that only comes in one basic color. A magnesium iron silicate, the gemstone’s final coloration is frequently decided by the quantity of iron in its […]
