You, Me and Cleopatra, Priests and Pirates all love Peridot. August babies, you are adorned with the mellow glow of peridot, also known as the evening emerald. Its clear, endearing and a true delight. Truly unique of all the gemstones. it is the only one that only comes in a single color! It rates a 6.5 - 7.0 on the Mohs scale and is a reliably durable gemstone. It is mined world wide but Norway and The United States produce the finest examples. The largest cut peridot was found on the island of Zabargad, weights 319 carats and belongs to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.
I am wearing 3 peridot marvelous rings in this photo: the 3 stone peridot and white topaz ring, 3 ct peridot cluster ring and the Premier 3ct oval peridot and diamond ring.
This stone symbolizes love, warmth and openness. Pirates and Priests revered it because it was thought to ward off evil.
Check out this stunning peridot cross and this 28 carat peridot bracelet: (which I also HAD to wear in my photos! 
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Many of Cleopatra's jewels contained peridots and Napolean gifted one to his beloved Josephine, as a symbol of his undying love.
A true gift from Mother Nature and the heavens, because some come from volcanos and some from meteorites. In Russia, there are some cut peridots from a meteorite that came down in Eastern Siberia in 1749. (how cool is that?!?! 
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Here's a beautiful, classic, timeless way to wear your birthstone: a cushion cut faceted peridot pendant (chain included) and peridot love knot stud earrings.
So, you August girls, unite and be proud of your gleaming, green glorious birthstone. You are unique - and definitely a one of a kind gem!!! Green Goddesses from the Heavens and from the Earth!
Happy Happy Birthday!
XOXO A