Peridot is the Birthstone for the Month of August.

Peridot is the ideal gemstone color to go with your light summer wardrobe. Its color ranges from yellowish green to dark lime green. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August, and it is supposed to bring the wearer success, peace, and good luck.

Peridot is a gemstone variety of the mineral olivine. Its name “Peridot” was derived from the Greek word ‘peridona’, that means something similar to “giving richness”. Peridot is easy to maintain as it is not very hard, it measures 6.5 – 7.0 on the Mohs scale.

Today's main sources for beautiful colored peridots are North Carolina, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, and New Mexico in the US.

The rich, green color with the slight tinge of gold is caused by very fine traces of iron. The popularity of this rich green gemstone is also being in demand, as the world of fashion is just in the process of rediscovering its love for the color green. You can find peridot in a wide variety of jewelry collection in a variety of styles and price ranges.

Sudha is a lifestyle columnist and the product consultant for FineJewelryVault.com.