August birthstone earrings feature peridot, a lime-green gem formed deep in the Earth's mantle and brought to the surface through volcanic activity. With a Mohs hardness of 6.5–7, peridot holds up well in earrings worn daily. Our collection of 909 pairs ranges from $436 to $21,856, all set in .925 sterling silver with natural stones. Every order ships free within the United States.
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Peridot is the primary birthstone for August. Spinel was added as a secondary August birthstone in 2016 by the American Gem Trade Association.
Yes, peridot rates 6.5–7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for earrings worn daily. Earrings receive less impact than rings, so peridot works well in this jewelry type.
Major peridot sources include Pakistan, Myanmar, China, and Arizona in the United States. Some rare peridot has even been found in meteorites.