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2.06ct Lively Green Peridot

ID: 415934
Weight: 2.06ct
Size: 8.4 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Myanmar
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 88.37
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2.50ct Lively Green Peridot

ID: 334417
Weight: 2.50ct
Size: 8.9 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: VS-SI
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Checkerboard
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 99.00
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1.20ctw Lively Green Peridot

ID: 636057
Weight: 1.20ct (total)
Size: 8.1 x 4.1 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Marquise Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 18.00
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2.52ct Yellowish Green Peridot

ID: 425691
Weight: 2.52ct
Size: 8.6 x 7.5 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Myanmar
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 95.67
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2.57ct Lively Green Peridot

ID: 446954
Weight: 2.57ct
Size: 8.6 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: VVS-VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Myanmar
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 92.01
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2.36ct Lively Green Peridot

ID: 447532
Weight: 2.36ct
Size: 9.1 x 6.4 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Myanmar
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 84.82
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2.00ct Light Lively Green Peridot

ID: 447137
Weight: 2.00ct
Size: 7.8 x 7.3 mm
Clarity: VS-SI
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Myanmar
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 78.76
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19.94ct Black Onyx

ID: 669498
Weight: 19.94ct
Size: 24.5 x 17.8 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Rose-Cut
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 19.94
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1.15ct Dark Purple Spinel

ID: 292480
Weight: 1.15ct
Size: 7.3 x 6.2 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 132.83
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1.17ct Light Pink Spinel

ID: 679161
Weight: 1.17ct
Size: 7.3 x 5 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 90.09
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4.94ct Black Onyx

ID: 671951
Weight: 4.94ct
Size: 11 x 11 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 9.88
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8.71ctw Black Onyx

ID: 669430
Weight: 8.71ct (total)
Size: 10.5 x 10.4 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Heart Rose-Cut
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 8.71
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0.79ct Grey Purple Spinel

ID: 558620
Weight: 0.79ct
Size: 5.5 x 4.5 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 39.86
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0.68ct Deep Mauve Spinel

ID: 548998
Weight: 0.68ct
Size: 5.1 mm
Clarity: VVS-VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 34.00
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8.67ctw Black Onyx

ID: 668259
Weight: 8.67ct (total)
Size: 10.2 x 10.1 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Heart Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 8.67
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2.44ct Medium Green Peridot

ID: 445816
Weight: 2.44ct
Size: 9.1 x 7 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Myanmar
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 97.08
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0.18ct Black Onyx

ID: 684428
Weight: avg. 0.18 ct / each
Size: 3.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Shape: Round Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 0.53
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1.14ctw Yellowish Green Peridot

ID: 686794
Weight: 1.14ct (total)
Size: 6.1 x 4.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 20.52
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1.46ct Very Light Pinkish Purple Spinel

ID: 490136
Weight: 1.46ct
Size: 6.8 x 6.4 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 107.93
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12.32ct Black Onyx

ID: 673311
Weight: 12.32ct
Size: 18.2 x 13.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 24.64
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2.60ct Lively Green Peridot

ID: 334162
Weight: 2.60ct
Size: 9.7 x 7.6 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Checkerboard
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 102.96
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1.36ctw Medium Green Peridot

ID: 656658
Weight: 1.36ct (total)
Size: 7 x 5 mm
Clarity: VVS-VS
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 19.04
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1.06ct Deep Purple Spinel

ID: 352926
Weight: 1.06ct
Size: 8.9 x 5.4 mm
Clarity: VVS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 104.94
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0.63ct Deep Magenta Spinel

ID: 691669
Weight: 0.63ct
Size: 5.2 x 4.2 mm
Clarity: VVS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 44.10
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1.05ct Grayish Violet Spinel

ID: 402831
Weight: 1.05ct
Size: 7.4 x 5.8 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 108.60
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1.17ct Deep Purple Spinel

ID: 349459
Weight: 1.17ct
Size: 7.5 x 5.9 mm
Clarity: VS-SI
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 135.14
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0.15ct Black Onyx

ID: 684431
Weight: avg. 0.15 ct / each
Size: 3.9 x 3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Shape: Pear Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 0.48
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1.11ct Medium Green Peridot

ID: 682816
Weight: 1.11ct
Size: 7.1 x 5.1 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Octagon Step Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 16.65
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1.08ct Grape Purple Spinel

ID: 400597
Weight: 1.08ct
Size: 8.2 x 5.5 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 121.57
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1.64ct Purple-Pink Spinel

ID: 530665
Weight: 1.64ct
Size: 7.3 x 5.8 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 117.26
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32.30ct Black Onyx

ID: 669290
Weight: 32.30ct
Size: 25.6 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Rose-Cut
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 32.30
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0.73ct Light Grape Purple Spinel

ID: 549003
Weight: 0.73ct
Size: 5 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 36.50
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1.18ctw Medium Green Peridot

ID: 686793
Weight: 1.18ct (total)
Size: 6.1 x 4.2 mm
Clarity: Transparent
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 21.24
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3.24ct Black Onyx

ID: 669128
Weight: 3.24ct
Size: 9.9 x 9.3 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Trillion Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 3.24
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29.48ctw Black Spinel

ID: 636958
Weight: 29.48ct (total)
Size: 20 x 10.2 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Baguette Rose-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Thailand
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 88.44
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1.74ct Very Light Purple Spinel

ID: 530667
Weight: 1.74ct
Size: 6.6 x 6.4 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 113.10
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1.43ct Medium Purple Spinel

ID: 349311
Weight: 1.43ct
Size: 7.5 x 5.6 mm
Clarity: VS-SI
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 153.37
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1.72ct Pinkish Purple Spinel

ID: 530238
Weight: 1.72ct
Size: 6.7 x 6.6 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 131.45
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2.98ct Lively Green Peridot

ID: 334344
Weight: 2.98ct
Size: 9.9 x 7.8 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Checkerboard
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 107.28
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0.92ct Medium Green Peridot

ID: 656754
Weight: 0.92ct
Size: 7.1 x 5.1 mm
Clarity: VVS-VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 12.88
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1.56ct Medium Purple Spinel

ID: 530142
Weight: 1.56ct
Size: 6.3 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: VVS-VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 112.42
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1.54ct Bubblegum Pink Spinel

ID: 678657
Weight: 1.54ct
Size: 6.7 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 118.58
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23.37ct Black Onyx

ID: 673307
Weight: 23.37ct
Size: 22.1 x 16 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 105.17
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8.62ctw Black Onyx

ID: 668912
Weight: 8.62ct (total)
Size: 12 x 7.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 8.62
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1.58ct Dark Purple Spinel

ID: 369307
Weight: 1.58ct
Size: 10.6 x 5.8 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Marquise Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 146.56
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0.63ct Medium Red Spinel

ID: 686770
Weight: 0.63ct
Size: 5.7 x 4.2 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 44.10
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9.88ctw Black Onyx

ID: 668256
Weight: 9.88ct (total)
Size: 11 x 10.9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Cushion Cabochon
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 9.88
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1.61ct Deep Purple Spinel

ID: 382653
Weight: 1.61ct
Size: 9.3 x 6.3 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 159.08
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0.62ct Dark Red Spinel

ID: 691530
Weight: 0.62ct
Size: 5.4 x 4.3 mm
Clarity: VVS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 43.40
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1.46ct Medium-Dark Purple Spinel

ID: 524594
Weight: 1.46ct
Size: 6.3 x 6 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 112.42
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0.92ctw Light Lively Green Peridot

ID: 526764
Weight: 0.92ct (total)
Size: 6.1 x 4.1 mm
Clarity: VVS-VS
Content: 2 pcs
Shape: Pear Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 8.10
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22.42ct Black Onyx

ID: 669490
Weight: 22.42ct
Size: 24.7 x 18 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Rose-Cut
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 22.42
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3.62ct Forest Green Peridot

ID: 443112
Weight: 3.62ct
Size: 12.2 x 8.1 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Pear Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Myanmar
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 596.86
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1.37ct Purple-Pink Spinel

ID: 530658
Weight: 1.37ct
Size: 6.4 x 5.6 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 105.49
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2.54ct Lively Green Peridot

ID: 334164
Weight: 2.54ct
Size: 9.7 x 7.7 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Checkerboard
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: China
Type: Natural Peridot
Price: $ 100.58
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1.53ct Light Purple Spinel

ID: 530659
Weight: 1.53ct
Size: 6.7 x 5.3 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 117.81
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33.59ct Black Onyx

ID: 669288
Weight: 33.59ct
Size: 26.8 x 17.7 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion Rose-Cut
Treatment: Dyed
Origin: Sri Lanka
Type: Natural Onyx
Price: $ 33.59
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1.68ct Very Light Pink Spinel

ID: 530666
Weight: 1.68ct
Size: 6.3 x 6 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Cushion-Cut
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 110.88
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1.06ct Light Grape Purple Spinel

ID: 292484
Weight: 1.06ct
Size: 7.3 x 4.8 mm
Clarity: VS
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Oval Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
Price: $ 122.43
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0.75ct Pinkish Purple Spinel

ID: 560924
Weight: 0.75ct
Size: 5.1 mm
Clarity: VS-SI
Content: 1 pc
Shape: Round Facet
Treatment: Untreated
Origin: Tanzania
Type: Natural Spinel
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What is the August Birthstone?

There are two birthstones for August - Peridot and Spinel.

There are two high quality gemstones to represent August - Peridot with its bright green colors and excellent clarity and Spinel, known for its range of colors, great durability and intriguing history.

Both gemstones would make an excellent choice as a gift to help celebrate the birthday of anyone born in August.

By the way, sardonyx is also often considered a birthstone for August but we have limited the text on this page to just the two main birthstones.

August Birthstone - Colors

Peridot

Peridot is one of the few gemstones that can only be found in a single color - in this case, green. However the green can range from a light lemony-lime green all the way to a deep emerald or basil green.

Peridot is a type of idiochromatic mineral. This means that the cause of the gemstone color is an essential part of the chemical formula and crystal structure - with Peridot it is iron. In most cases, gemstones are colorful due to mineral impurities added to the chemical formula.

Spinel

In contrast, Spinel is a very colorful gemstone with red, pink, violet, purple and occasionally blue being the most popular. There are also some black, gray and white Spinels that make very interesting gemstones.

Unlike Peridot, Spinels are allochromatic. This means the basic chemical formula of the gemstone contains additional mineral impurities such as chromium, cobalt or iron which create the variety of colors.

The August Birthstone Price

How expensive is Peridot?

Despite its lively color and excellent sparkle, Peridots are a very affordable gemstone. The only time they can get quite expensive is when they are of a significant size - peridots over 5 carats are quite rare - a deep green color and come from certain celebrated locations such as Myanmar or Pakistan.

Fine quality Peridots will usually cost between $20 and $50 per carat but larger stones with strong color can rise to $100 to $200 per carat and even more for gemstones over 10 carats in weight.

For more information about gemstones price per carat please read our article here

How expensive is Spinel?

Like most gemstones, it is the color that will determine the price of a Spinel.

First we have the basic color - red or blue Spinels are more valuable than black spinels while the purples and pinks settle between the two extremes.

The depth of the individual color will also affect the price - a deep ruby red will demand a much higher price than a light pinkish red for example.

Spinels over a few carats in weight are very rare so the price rises dramatically as the stones get bigger.

The range of prices due to color and carat size is extensive - some lovely lilac spinels can be bought for less than $50 per carat while a large cobalt blue spinel could reach $10,000 per carat!

Luckily, there are many gorgeous colored spinels to be found within these two extremes.

For more details please refer to our full Spinel Info page here

What are the spiritual benefits of August Birthstones?

Peridot

Peridot's spiritual heritage stretches back thousands of years to a time when it was one of the gemstones of Aaron's breastplate in the bible and a foundation stone upon which New Jerusalem was built.

Other virtues include:

  • A Gemstone of Love
  • Calming and Soothing
  • Helps with Depression and Anxiety
  • Brings Prosperity

See our detailed article on Peridot meaning and uses

Spinel

Spinel is 'The Stone of Immortality' and is renowned for its revitalizing and re-energizing qualities. Other attributes include:

  • Spiritual Evolution
  • Removes Negative Thinking
  • Reminds us of the Joys of Living
  • Encourages Compassion

See our detailed article on Spinel meaning and uses

The August Birthstones and the Chakras

Peridot

As a consistently green gemstone, Peridot is linked to the Heart Chakra which deals with emotional issues such as intimacy, empathy and commitment and physical problems like high-blood pressure and the respiratory system.

Spinel

The Chakras can be influenced by gemstones that share the color of the Chakra point. As Spinels can be found in several colors they can affect multiple Chakras. A classic Spinel chakra stone is Black Spinel - available in large sizes for reasonable prices - this gemstone can help unblock and realign the Root Chakra.

Find more details on Chakra gemstones here

The August Birthstones Species

Peridot

Olivine is a common magnesium iron silicate mineral found all over the world but on rare occasions it has the right combination of crystal size, color and clarity to become the gemstone, Peridot.

Spinel

Spinel is a magnesium aluminum oxide with a number of possible mineral impurities that help create the variety of colors. Spinels are then just divided by color- red spinels, blue spinels, gray spinels and so on.

The August Birthstone Treatments

Both Peridot and Spinel are among the few gemstones that are not enhanced in any way by special treatments such as heat, irradiation or dye. They are both just expertly cut and polished into stunning all-natural gemstones

The August Birthstones History

Peridot

Peridot has a very long history as a gemstone with mining on the Egyptian island of Topazios in the Red Sea dating back perhaps 4000 years. According to both legends and ancient texts, enslaved miners worked day and night to retrieve the olive green gemstones for the kings and queens of Ancient Egypt.

It is thought that the famed emerald collection of Cleopatra was really Peridots and even today this golden green crystal is the Egypt's national gemstone.

Spinel

Once upon a time, pretty much all high quality red gemstones were called Rubies. This included real rubies, garnets, tourmalines and, very often, spinels.

Spinels were found in the same mining locations as real rubies and shared a very similar robust durability and it was not until the late 1700s that they were officially declared to belong to different mineral groups.

Historically famous gemstones such as the Black Prince's Ruby and the Timur Ruby have turned out to be Spinels after all.

Where are the August Birthstones found?

Peridot

While Peridots will be forever linked with the island of Topazios in the Red Sea off Egypt, they are no longer mined there. Myanmar and Pakistan are sources of some of the finest Peridots while China, Australia and Brazil provide the bulk of the world's supplies.

Spinel

Spinel is still found in the traditional and ancient sites of Southern Asia, namely India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar but new sources have been discovered in Tanzania, Australia, Russia and Vietnam. Much of the world's best Black Spinels are found here in Thailand.

What jewelry is the August Birthstone suitable for?

Peridot

Peridots are rated at 6.5 - 7 on Mohs hardness scale which makes them durable enough for most jewelry items but we would probably not recommend them for daily wear especially for rings without protective settings.

Peridots can be found in singles and matching pairs and lots so they are ideal for coordinated jewelry sets as well as side stones and accent stones or any multi-stone designs such as brooches and pendants.

As well as being the August gemstone, Peridot is the traditional wedding gift for the 16th wedding anniversary.

Spinel

Spinels are rated at a very durable 8 on Mohs hardness scale which puts them just below rubies and sapphires and easily tough enough for all jewelry items including daily wear pieces such as engagement rings.

Spinels can be found in matching singles, pairs and lots for anyone interested in coordinated jewelry sets.

As well as being the August gemstone, Spinel is the traditional wedding gift for the 22nd wedding anniversary.

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Overall Rating -> 10 star ratings

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