August ~ Peridot (Pale Green)
 
The word ‘peridot’ comes from the Arabic ‘faridat’, meaning gem. The peridot is generally a light green color. It is a unique birthstone because it is always a shade of green and no other color. Peridot has also been used for centuries as a protective talisman, shielding the owner from evil spirits and terrors of the night.  Peridot is the also the gem given to celebrate a 16th wedding anniversary and is associated with harmony, good health, restful sleep and peacefulness.