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Not only is August’s birthstone beautiful and, dare I say, cheerful? Peridot has so many amazing uses, as well! So if you or a friend has a birthday in August, here are some things you might want to know about peridot, as well as a curated gift collection.

August Birthstone: Peridot

Although the shade may vary (depending how much iron is in each piece) on the Peridot is actually one of the few birthstones that only comes in one color: a cheerful light-medium green – much like the colors of the month, as summer turns to fall in the Northern hemisphere. Another fun fact: Peridot is one of only two gems that are formed in molten rock of the upper mantle (not the Earth’s crust like other gems)  and brought to the surface by the powerful forces of earthquakes and volcanoes. Diamonds are the only other gem formed this way!

Probably the world’s leading expert in crystals and stones (after all, she wrote the Encyclopedia of Crystals), Judy Hall says to use Peridot to “Throw away your baggage, let go your conditioning and open yourself up to the infinite possibilities that surround you. This stone facilitates detaching yourself from outside influences, looking to your own higher energies for guidance. It teaches you how to set, and achieve goals, rather than striving for perfection and shows you the value of ‘mistakes’ that are really learning experiences.” [source]

Metaphysical & Healing Uses of Peridot

Peridot is said to attract money and abundance, so keeping a small stone in your wallet is recommended. These round, facet-cut Peridot gems from GemsDaily are the perfect size to keep in your wallet to enhance abundance:

Or, if you prefer, rough peridot like these from gemsforjewels:

Also known as the “study stone” peridot is helpful for focus and openness to learning new things. Place one like this from FenderMinerals on your desk or in your study:

Peridots green energy also activates the heart chakra, helping you be yourself in the world as well as understanding your own needs and to have emotional clarity. This delicate peridot necklace from RubyJunejewellery is a lovely way to keep peridot close to your heart chakra:

Or if you prefer your peridot raw, this lovely necklace from GaiaBohemeJewellery may be just what you’re looking for:

Or keep it on your wrist with this natural green Peridot and angel aura quartz bracelet set in crushed pyrite from LeaSpirit:

I think this dainty peridot ring from EnveroJewelry would make a unique engagement ring for the Leo in your life:

I’m personally obsessed with this Asprey 18K Peridot Ring:

Still looking for some unique Peridot Birthstone gifts?

This Peridot Gemstone Pyramid from A&S Crystals might be what you’re looking for:

Maybe the Leo in your life wants to paint her nails peridot green!?

Baking a cake for an August baby? Why not use this Peridot Green Edible Glitter from The Gourmet Baking Company:

Or gift this peridot gemstone soap (!!) from Nature Skin Shop:

It is best to be born in April or August when the life-giving Sun is in its exaltation sign Aries or Leo, its home, for then we enter the sea of life on the crest-wave and are backed in the battle of existence by an abundant fund of vim and energy. – Max Heindel