Peridot is listed as the August birthstone in birthstones by month. This stone is actually a type of Olivine mineral which consists of more forsterite than fayalite. This stone has a clear green surface with a slight of fire inside it. It is because the stone is the result of a volcanic activity.

Hawaiian found this stone in the middle of black sand and then believed this stone as the tears of Pele, the goddess of the Volcano. Since its first invention, Peridot has already been considered as the stone of nature. This stone is the one which connect people with the power of nature. The stone was made into a cup to drink soma, an ancient beverage from the Egypt, by the holy priest. The used of the cup made of Peridot was considered as a way to get closer to the goddess of nature, Isis. The name of Peridot itself was coming from an Arabic word faridat which means gem. Some people were also said that this name was coming from a French word peritot due to its color combination, the unclear green.

To give people this August birthstone means a wish of vitality and strength for a relationship and future promise.