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10k Yellow Gold, August Birthstone, Peridot Earrings

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Thrill someone with an August birthday, or treat yourself, with these fabulous peridot earrings, available in your choice of 10 karat white or yellow gold. The cushion-shaped peridots are held securely in prong settings and display a light spring green color and a checkerboard faceted cut. Set on posts with butterfly backs, these earrings are a beautiful accent for every day.

About Birthstone Jewelry

August Birthstone: Peridot

The lively light green hue of August's birthstone conveys positive energy and optimism, and those born in August are said to be happy, generous people. Peridot is also believed to promote tranquility, enhance speech, and foster good relationships in marriage.

History of Birthstones

Chances are you can name your birthstone, but have you ever wondered how certain stones came to be associated with particular months? Most gem scholars trace the tradition to the Old Testament story of Aaron, whose breastplate was decorated with twelve precious stones, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Over time, these stones were linked with certain powers and tied to particular astrological signs, and later to calendar months.

There are many variations of birthstone lists, including Mystical birthstones, which originate from Tibet and date back over a thousand years, and Ayurvedic birthstones, associated with ancient Indian medicine and beliefs. Birthstones have also been tied to ancient Pagan religions, and even to the collective wisdom of the legendary lost city of Atlantis.

The Modern birthstone list, perhaps the most universally known, was released by the American National Association of Jewelers and officially adopted in 1912. Whether you embrace birthstone lore, or look upon it with a skeptical eye, there is an undeniable appeal to collecting a beautiful gemstone that is reputed to hold special power, meaning, and good fortune just for you.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000V1UVX4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soooo cute!, July 17, 2008

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This review is from: 10k White Gold, August Birthstone, Peridot Earrings (Jewelry)

I just love these little earrings! They're the perfect size, not too flashy. The color of the peridots is beautiful, and goes great with the chrome diopside studs I wear next to them. The cut is gorgeous, and makes the stones sparkle from a pretty long distance away, and they aren't a "common" cut, either. Not for studs, and not for the petite size. I have nothing negative to say about these at all...they're even better than I'd hoped!