Birthstone August Peridot Initial Necklace in Yellow Gold Vermeil

Birthstone August Peridot Initial Necklace in Yellow Gold VermeilAugust's stone is the gem of the sun. Ancient Egyptians called peridot the gem of the sun and mined it as early as 1500 BC on a volcanic island in the Red Sea. Legend says the first stones were gathered at night by lantern light the miners marking where they glowed, returning to dig by day. For centuries, the 200 carat stones adorning the shrine of the Three Holy Kings in Cologne Cathedral were believed to be emeralds. They were peridot. This is the

August's stone is the gem of the sun.

Ancient Egyptians called peridot the gem of the sun and mined it as early as 1500 BC on a volcanic island in the Red Sea. Legend says the first stones were gathered at night by lantern light - the miners marking where they glowed, returning to dig by day. For centuries, the 200-carat stones adorning the shrine of the Three Holy Kings in Cologne Cathedral were believed to be emeralds. They were peridot.

This is the gold vermeil version - the same hand-engraved scrolled initial, the same brilliant-cut peridot in a Victorian star setting, at an accessible price point. The way in to a piece you'll want to wear every day. Also available in sterling silver for those who want to invest in something they'll keep forever.

For the August-born who carries light wherever they go.

Gold vermeil on sterling silver, on a 16″, 18″, 20″ or 24″ chain.