The finest specimen August - Peridot Peridot is an unusual gem, in shades of yellow, green and brown. The returning Crusaders first brought it to the West from the Middle East and it was used for ecclesiastical purposes. March - Aquamarine Aquamarine has become very popular in jewellery making. Also given on the 19th Wedding Anniversary September - Sapphire Although it appears in many different colours the most abundant colour of sapphire is blue. It is similar in structure to rubies.
Large sapphires are rare and much sought after.
The Sapphire is also given on the 15th Wedding Anniversary. April - Diamond Diamond is the hardest substance known to mankind and the most treasured of all gemstones, diamonds are a girl's best friends. The colour,clarity,cut and carat. In the Far East these rare white, grey, blue, green and orange gems are considered lucky and are given as a token of loyalty and hope. As a result they are much sought after.