Peridot: the August Birthstone
Peridot is August's birthstone, and it's one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color. That lime green is not a treatment or a dye — it comes from the iron inside the stone itself, which is why natural peridot shifts from bright yellow-green to deep olive bead to bead. Ancient Egyptians called it the gem of the sun and mined it by night on an island in the Red Sea. Some peridot on earth arrived inside meteorites.
Our peridot jewelry pairs the stone with 14k gold filled findings, because green against warm gold is a combination that has never needed a trend to justify it. Look for beaded peridot necklaces and bracelets, and faceted briolette pieces cut to catch light from every angle.
Poppy and Gladiolus: the August Birth Flowers
August has two birth flowers, and they say opposite things. The poppy stands for imagination, remembrance, and restful sleep. The gladiolus — named for the Roman sword, gladius — stands for strength of character and moral integrity. Between them they cover most of what you'd want to say to someone on their birthday.
Our August birth flower jewelry hand-stamps both blooms into tall cigar band rings, available in 14k gold filled or sterling silver, made to stack. Birth flower jewelry is quieter than birthstone jewelry — the meaning is there for whoever knows to look, and everyone else just sees a beautiful flower motif.
Leo and Virgo: the August Zodiac Signs
August is split between two signs. Leo runs from July 23 to August 22 — the fire sign, ruled by the sun, the one that walks into a room. Virgo begins on August 23 and runs into September — the earth sign, ruled by Mercury, the one that notices everything the Leo missed.
If you're shopping for an August birthday, the date matters. Before the 23rd is Leo. On or after is Virgo. Zodiac pieces are coming to this collection.
Initial and Personalized Pieces
Sometimes the most personal thing isn't a stone or a flower or a sign — it's a letter. Initial jewelry works for anyone, in any month, and layers effortlessly with everything else in this collection.
Made for August, Built for Every Month
Created to be timeless and trendless. Every piece here is handmade in our Florida studio from 14k gold filled or sterling silver — hypoallergenic, safe for sensitive skin, and finished so the color won't change on you. Custom sizing is always available: just leave a note at checkout and we'll be happy to build it to fit.
