Birthstone of the month of August. This gemstone has been known for a long time and had different names in the past. Transparent with few inclusions, it is cut in almost all shapes.
Main sources are Madagascar, Burma, Brazil and China.
The best comes from Arizona, United States. Some imitations, made from glass or synthetic corundum, are on the market. The digital photograph can not reflect the actual appearance and fine quality of our peridot gemstones.