Many of our months are blessed with multiple birthstone options to choose from, and lucky for our August Babies, they’re one of them! This month, we've curated a collection of 16 Peridot and Spinel one of a kind designs just for you – and you’re not going to want to miss out on these pieces. 

Peridot, most commonly known as August’s birthstone, is a limey-green gem variety of the mineral Olivine. It’s actually one of the few gem species that comes in just one color! Made up primarily of iron and magnesium, the element iron is the main reason for her signature yellowish-green hue. The finest gem-quality peridot may resemble the color of bright spring grass with the most common resembling the garnish of your extra dirty martini. 

 

Not only is the gem formed deep within the earth and brought up to the surface with the help of volcanic eruptions (super similar to diamonds), but she’s got some extraterrestrial experience on her resume as well!

In 2005, Peridot was found in the comet dust of the Stardust robotic space probe and so far, she’s still the only gem that has been discovered inside meteorites that have fallen to Earth. Peridot is truly out of this world! Falling at 6.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, she’s one of the softer beauties in the gemstone variety. We recommend bezel setting her if you’re going to set it & forget it. If prongs are more your style, simply think twice about wearing her for certain outings and activities.

Facts About Peridot:

• The name “Peridot” comes from the Arabic word “faridat”, meaning “gem”. 
• Peridot is sourced from the United States, China, Vietnam, Finland, Pakistan, Myanmar, and the island of Zabargad.
• The sands of Peridot Beach in Hawaii sparkle a glorious green. 
• Ancient Egyptians mined Peridot along the Red Sea Island of Zabargard and it’s believed that Cleopatra’s famous collection of emeralds were more likely Peridots instead. 
• Peridots have their own signature inclusions called lily pads. 

The second birthstone for August is a new Marrow Fine fave to work with, Spinel. Unlike Peridot, she comes in a wide range of colors, from poppy pinks, reds, and oranges to more moody and mysterious blues, greys and purples. You can sprinkle spinel in almost any color story!

 

Spinels are oh-so-rad and highly underrated across the industry. While we may love them, many of our babes don’t even know that they exist! Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

For centuries, some of the world’s most famous red spinels were initially thought to be rubies. It wasn’t until 1783 that a mineralogist named Jean Baptiste Louis Rome de Lisle finally differentiated the two. Not only do they have the same cubic crystal structure as diamonds and garnets, but as an 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, Spinels are a perfect stone for everyday wear. 

Fun Facts About Spinel:

• Spinels are nicknamed “The Great Imposter”  because of how often they were mistaken by royalty for rubies. 
• The 170ct Black Prince’s Ruby, set in Great Britain’s Imperial State Crown, is actually a red Spinel. Peter of Castille used the gemstone as payment to Edward, Prince of Wales for helping him win a battle in 1367. 
• Spinel can be found in Afghanistan, Brazil, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam with the majority of highly coveted pinks and red being found in Myanmar. 
• In 2016, the American Gem Trade Association and Jewelers of America added spinel to August’s birthstone line up.

August Birthstone Collection Highlights

Add a little pop of lime green or sultry grey to your everyday stacks with the help of our newest birthstone collection. Layer with our Spinel or Peridot pear necklaces, up your earring game with our dangling Peridot, Opal, and Diamonds earrings, or liven up your stacks with our wide collection of colorful Peridot and Spinel rings. 

 

We are loving linear bands as of late, and our new collection does not disappoint. With 5 new one-of-a-kind bands with mixed stones, shapes, and sizes, we’re in heaven! From our dainty Diamond and Peridot Linear Ring to our bold and bright Spinel and Diamond Linear Band, August’s birthstones have never looked better – the opportunities are endless with fun color combos to mix, match, and stack with.

 

 We’ve also sourced Spinels with bold, dark grey hues that make for some absolutely sickening statements to your collection. Paired with white diamonds and opals, these striking Spinels are some of our new favorites here at Marrow! 

  

Loving these two stunning birthstones as much as we do? We're so excited about these pieces & hope all of our August-born babes (or anyone looking for a little something special) adore them as much as we do!

Shop the August Birthstone collection here.

Have questions about these Spinel & Peridot beauties or need something in a pinch? We’re here to help! Book a 1-on-1 appointment with a stylist now to find your perfect piece.