August's birthstones have changed over the centuries. Peridot is considered the modern birthstone by most, but Spinel also represents August.
Peridot stones are meant to bring you peace, marital happiness and courage. As a matter of fact, Peridot is used to celebrate 16th wedding anniversaries!
In addition to dangling earrings, I suspend the translucent green Peridot stones on a beautiful Sterling Silver bar necklace.
925 Sterling Silver is an alloy that does not contain any nickel, which means it is hypoallergenic. All of my handmade Sterling Silver natural stone jewelry is hypoallergenic! However, Sterling Silver plated jewelry might not be hypoallergenic. You need to be certain that you are purchasing real 925 Sterling Silver jewelry or that the Silver-plated jewelry you choose is plated over a nickel free base, such as copper. To learn more, see my article on Hypoallergenic & Nickel Free Jewelry.
