August Birthstone Jewelry

The August birthstone is peridot, a vivid yellow-green gemstone formed from olivine deep in the Earth's mantle and carried to the surface by volcanic activity. It is one of the few gemstones rarely treated or enhanced, meaning its green is entirely natural. Peridot has been treasured for over 3,000 years, from the volcanic island of Zabargad in the Red Sea to the lava fields of Hawaii. Some calendars also list spinel and sardonyx as alternative August birthstones, but peridot is by far the best known. At Aquamarise®, August birthstone rings in peridot span engagement rings, promise rings, and statement designs in sterling silver and solid 14K gold — and the full story of the stone lives in our peridot jewelry collection.

Yes — peridot is durable enough for everyday wear, scoring 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which makes it well-suited to protective settings. Bezel and low-profile prong settings are the strongest practical choices for a peridot ring worn daily, shielding the stone's edges from the knocks an everyday ring inevitably meets. For someone who loves the green but wants maximum hardness, a green sapphire offers a Mohs 9 alternative, though it lacks peridot's signature glow — a trade-off we explain honestly in our green gemstone jewelry guide. Full care guidance is in our jewelry care guide.

Peridot can scratch under sustained contact with harder materials, since its Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7 is moderate rather than high. Everyday contact with fabric, skin, and most household surfaces poses no practical risk — but contact with harder stones like sapphire or diamond does, which is why you should store peridot jewelry separately from other pieces. Clean it gently with a soft cloth and warm soapy water rather than ultrasonic or steam cleaners. With reasonable care, a peridot August birthstone ring keeps its surface and color beautifully for decades. See our jewelry care guide for the full routine.

The August birthstone is green — specifically the bright yellow-green to olive-green of peridot. It is one of the very few gemstones that occurs in only one color, with the exact tone ranging from light, sunny lime to a deeper, richer olive depending on iron content and stone size; larger peridots generally show deeper, more saturated color. That single-color consistency is part of Peridot's honesty as a gemstone — there is no blue or pink version, only that unmistakable green, explored further across our green gemstone jewelry collection.

Yes — couples' rings are available in peridot at Aquamarise®. For anyone wanting handcrafted his-and-hers rings featuring peridot as a shared August birthstone, our Build Your Custom Ring service builds a coordinated set around the stone, or you can contact us directly to discuss a design. Matched sets and contoured bands are also available through our couples engagement ring sets, and complimentary engraving lets both rings carry a shared date or words.

Yes — most August birthstone rings at Aquamarise® can be customized by metal type, stone size, and setting style before ordering. For a fully bespoke peridot design built around a specific cut, engraving detail, or couple's configuration, our Build Your Custom Ring service handles it from first sketch to finished ring, typically within 2 to 5 weeks. Whether you want a simple solitaire or an elaborate toi et moi pairing, the natural peridot at its center is always shown in its true, unenhanced color.

Yes — an August birthstone ring is an excellent gift, because peridot carries genuine birth-month significance alongside a distinctive, vivid green that feels personal rather than expected. A natural peridot ring connects directly to the recipient's birth month and is built to ethical fine-jewelry standards rather than seasonal templates, which makes it a keepsake rather than a throwaway. Add complimentary engraving with a name or date, and browse by product type above to find the right piece for any budget. For necklace and pendant gifts in the same stone, see our gemstone necklaces selection.

The best setting for an August birthstone ring depends on how it will be worn. For daily wear, bezel and halo settings protect peridot's edges most effectively given its Mohs 6.5 to 7 hardness. For showcasing the stone's color, a solitaire or toi et moi setting lets the green speak for itself, while halo and cluster designs add brilliance with accent stones. Our collection offers halo, toi et moi, cluster, cathedral, pavé, and channel settings across oval, pear, marquise, emerald, and round peridot — use the filters above to narrow by style, or explore bridal-specific designs in our peridot engagement rings collection.