August Birthstone

August Birthstone : Peridot

Birthstone Color: Yellow Green

If the fire appears to leap from the dynamic of the surface of peridot green, it could be because this gem is formed as a result of volcanic activity. Several years ago, natives discovered Peridot crystals in the black sands of Hawaii, to explain their presence as tears of Pele, the goddess of the volcano to pay. Throughout history, born in August was used as a way to connect with nature here. In the early Egyptian priests drank a stimulating beverage called Soma from cups made of Peridot, believing this practice to bring them closer to Isis, the goddess of nature.

The name peridot is derived from the Arabic word "faridat," according to IE. The ancient Egyptians called the "Pearl of the sun's glare because of their views against the desert sun. It was believed that the Peridot glowed with light even when it grew dark, which explains why the miners have explored these gems during the night, marking their position and return in daylight to retrieve them. Perhaps this method of extraction legendary board's why the peridot is sometimes called the "Emerald evening."

Peridot is a mineral called olivine, found in a variety of green, yellow, light green to dark olive green. At the beginning of extraction of this jewel has been made to Iceland San Giovanni near Egypt around 1500 BC. The green crystal was used as a protection against evil, and whether in gold, especially helpful against night terrors. It 'was in powder and as a remedy for asthma and as a remedy against thirst caused by fever. Today, peridot is in Burma, Norway, Brazil, Australia, Hawaii, won in the Congo and Arizona.

The power of nature is alive with a peridot, and a gift of this stone symbolic of vitality. Means strength, both individually and within a relationship, and the promise of new growth in the years to come.

August Birthstone : Sardonyx

More August Birthstone 
An alternate birthstone for August is Sardonyx a kind of transparent or opaque quartz with alternating parallel stripes reddish brown and white. This stone was worn as a talisman to protect against infection by the Egyptians and the bad. Today is polished and carved into beautiful beads and cameos. Sardonyx is mined in India, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Brazil and Uruguay. A gift of this stone is a symbol of happiness in a relationship.