Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the founder of La Patiala, the luxury encyclopedia. August has several birthstones, but the most well-known is peridot. This ...

Egyptians first spread the word that peridot wards off evil. Greeks and Romans believed it too, as did medieval kings, who adorned shrines and regalia with these stones. The Habsburgs may have been ...

Looking for the perfect piece of August birthstone jewellery? August babies have their pick of a trio of stunning gem stones to choose from. The three August birthstones are peridot, spinel and ...

British fine-jewelry designer Annoushka Ducas is known for her beautiful designs created with women in mind. She wants to be sure her pieces are not just beautiful but are practical and wearable, too.

Plus, the modern alternative August birthstones that have emerged.

The semiprecious stone, which is the August birthstone, is typically the same slime lime shade as the trending hue of the summer. By Victoria Gomelsky When the acidic lime color on the cover of “brat, ...