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Crystal Guide · Birthstones by month

August Birthstone

The birthstone for August is peridot, spinel and sardonyx, according to the American Gem Society's modern birthstone list. Below you'll find each August birthstone with its facts, history, meaning and care.

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August Birthstone

  • Peridot

    Peridot

    Lime-green August birthstone born deep in Earth's mantle – and even found in meteorites.

  • Sardonyx

    Sardonyx

    Banded chalcedony in layers of red-brown sard and white onyx – an August birthstone carved into Roman seals...

  • Spinel

    Spinel

    Brilliant red, pink and blue gem long mistaken for ruby – including in Britain's Crown Jewels – and an Augu...

Birthstone months follow the American Gem Society list.

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