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August Birthstone - Peridot and Sardonyx

by Judy Ellis
It's starting to feel a bit like Fall is peaking around the corner, and even though I'm not ready to give up on my beach time, sunshine and B-B-Q's yet, today I thought we would look ahead to our August Birthstones - Peridot and Sardonyx.

They are both beautiful gemstones that remind me of the Summer colors moving into Fall!
Peridot:

Peridot holds magical powers for protection against nightmares.

Brings power, influence, and good fortune to wearers year-round.

Formed deep in Earth, surfaced by volcanoes, linking to nature's forces.

In Hawaii, symbolizes Pele's tears, goddess of fire and volcanoes.
Judy Ellis's August Birthstone - Peridot and Sardonyx - , General Education, Design, , Peridot from the San Carlos Apache reservation in Arizona
Most peridot supply comes from Arizona today.

Additional sources include China, Myanmar, and Pakistan.

Occurs only in olive green, varying by iron content from yellow-green to brownish-green.

Prized variety shows deep, dark olive-green hue.

Smaller stones suit beaded necklaces and bracelets.
Judy Ellis's August Birthstone - Peridot and Sardonyx - , General Education, Design, , Tree of live with Peridot gemstones
Judy Ellis's August Birthstone - Peridot and Sardonyx - , General Education, Design, , Olive Green Rectangle Peridot
Sardonyx:

Sardonyx is a variety of onyx, easily recognized by its layers of reddish-brown and white bands.

It was highly valued by the ancient Greeks and Romans, who carried sardonyx talismans engraved with images of heroes like Mars or Hercules.

They believed these stones would bring courage and victory in battle.

Because of its striking banding, sardonyx has long been used to create cameos (carved raised figures) and intaglios (their reverse engravings).
Judy Ellis's August Birthstone - Peridot and Sardonyx - , General Education, Design, , Red Sardonyx
Judy Ellis's August Birthstone - Peridot and Sardonyx - , General Education, Design, , Sardonyx Gemstone cabochon
This gemstone appears worldwide, with finest from India.

Also mined in Czechoslovakia, Brazil, Uruguay, Germany, United States.

Sard and sardonyx used across jewelry eras, popular in Victorian fobs and cameos.

Perthshire supplied material; Scottish revival under Queen Victoria featured them.

Carved stone hearts since Victorian times showcase sardonyx or carnelian onyx layered warmth.
Judy Ellis's August Birthstone - Peridot and Sardonyx - , General Education, Design, , Heart in Sardonyx or Carnelian Onyx

Materials

Peridot Cubic Zirconia
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Sardonyx Cabochons
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Sardonyx Beads
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4mm Round Cubic Zirconia Complete 12 Birthstone Set
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6mm Round Cubic Zirconia Birthstone Set
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8mm Round Cubic Zirconia Complete 12 Birthstone Set
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Peridot Swarvski Beads
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
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Bench Tools
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  • Technique(s): Design, General Education

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