August Birthstones 2023

The birthstones for August are Peridot, Spinel, and Sardonyx.

Multi-strand bracelet with 18K yellow gold, Black Spinel (190 ctw.), and Diamonds (0.16 ctw.), $2,970; Ray Griffiths Fine Jewelry

Multi-strand bracelet with 18K yellow gold, Black Spinel (190 ctw.), and Diamonds (0.16 ctw.), $2,970; Ray Griffiths Fine Jewelry

A 4.93 ct. hot pink cabochon-cut Mahenge Spinel, $4,930 keystone; Mayer & Watt

A 4.93 ct. hot pink cabochon-cut Mahenge Spinel, $4,930 keystone; Mayer & Watt

A 6.46 ct. unheated oval-shape blue Spinel from Sri Lanka with an AGL report, $13,566 keystone; Dudley Blauwet Gems

A 6.46 ct. unheated oval-shape blue Spinel from Sri Lanka with an AGL report, $13,566 keystone; Dudley Blauwet Gems

Ring in 18K rose gold with a 2.43 ct. oval-shape pink Spinel, oval-shape violet Spinel (1.76 ctw.), and Diamonds (0.91 ctw.), $18,000; Omi Privé

Ring in 18K rose gold with a 2.43 ct. oval-shape pink Spinel, oval-shape violet Spinel (1.76 ctw.), and Diamonds (0.91 ctw.), $18,000; Omi Privé

“Essentially Color” ring in 18K white gold with an unheated 8.81 ct. Burma-origin orange-pink Spinel and Diamonds (2.81 ctw.), $45,000; Picciotti

“Essentially Color” ring in 18K white gold with an unheated 8.81 ct. Burma-origin orange-pink Spinel and Diamonds (2.81 ctw.), $45,000; Picciotti

 

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023

Ring in 14K yellow gold with a 4.97 ct. emerald-cut Peridot from China and Diamonds (0.69 ctw.), $5,675; Artistry Limited

Ring in 14K yellow gold with a 4.97 ct. emerald-cut Peridot from China and Diamonds (0.69 ctw.), $5,675; Artistry Limited

Ring in 18K yellow gold with an 11.95 ct. Peridot and Tsavorites (1.63 ctw.), $8,965; Ray Griffiths

Ring in 18K yellow gold with an 11.95 ct. Peridot and Tsavorites (1.63 ctw.), $8,965; Ray Griffiths

A 2.28 ct. cushion-cut pink Spinel, $12,000; Mayer & Watt

A 2.28 ct. cushion-cut pink Spinel, $12,000; Mayer & Watt

 Ring in 18K white gold with oval angel skin coral and lavender Spinel (11.00 ctw.), $68,000; Assael

Ring in 18K white gold with oval angel skin coral and lavender Spinel (11.00 ctw.), $68,000; Assael

Necklace in platinum with Vietnamese and Burmese origin cushion-shape pink and lavender Spinel (68.21 ctw.) and round-cut Diamonds (18.38 ctw.), $600,000; Samuel Getz

Necklace in platinum with Vietnamese and Burmese origin cushion-shape pink and lavender Spinel (68.21 ctw.) and round-cut Diamonds (18.38 ctw.), $600,000; Samuel Getz

 

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023

Unheated 1.06 ct. pink pear-cut Spinel from Vietnam, $595 keystone; Dudley Blauwet

A Tajikistan-origin, 3.39 ct. oval-shape purple Spinel, $3,750 keystone, Mayer & Watt

Edwardian ring in 18K yellow gold with oxidized silver and a 4.32 ct. pink Spinel, pink Sapphires (0.95 ctw.), and Diamonds (0.20 ctw.), $5,500; Ray Griffiths Fine Jewelry

Necklace in 18K white gold and black Rhodium with a 2.25 ct. blue cushion-cut Spinel, a 0.28 ctw. round-cut Alexandrites, and 0.03 ctw. of round-cut Diamonds, $9,000; Omi Privé

Earrings in 18K white and yellow gold with cushion-shape Peridot (31.18 ctw.), cushion-shape unheated yellow Sri Lankan Sapphires (5.22 ctw.), Diamonds (2.81 ctw.), yellow Sapphires (1.47 ctw.), drop-shape golden cultured South Sea pearls (14.6 x 12.4 mm. and 14.5 x 12.5 mm), $41,000; Samuel Getz

 

Wednesday, Aug, 9, 2023

3.08 ct. emerald-cut gray Spinel with no heat, $3,400 keystone; Kimberly Collins Colored Gemstones

3.08 ct. emerald-cut gray Spinel with no heat, $3,400 keystone; Kimberly Collins Colored Gemstones

An 8.85 ct. Peridot from Pakistan, $3,363 keystone; Barker & Co.

An 8.85 ct. Peridot from Pakistan, $3,363 keystone; Barker & Co.

Pendant necklace in 14K yellow gold with a 7.04 ct. Peridot from China, Diamonds (0.81 ctw.), and a moveable bail on an adjustable chain, $4,390; Artistry Limited

Pendant necklace in 14K yellow gold with a 7.04 ct. Peridot from China, Diamonds (0.81 ctw.), and a moveable bail on an adjustable chain, $4,390; Artistry Limited

Earrings in 18K white gold with pear-shape Peridot (29.52 ctw.), marquise-shape Mandarin Garnet (4.11 ctw.), trillion-shape green Chrysoberyl (3.83 ctw.), and Diamonds (2.95 ctw.), $38,000; Samuel Getz

Earrings in 18K white gold with pear-shape Peridot (29.52 ctw.), marquise-shape Mandarin Garnet (4.11 ctw.), trillion-shape green Chrysoberyl (3.83 ctw.), and Diamonds (2.95 ctw.), $38,000; Samuel Getz

Ring in 18K rose gold with untreated Burmese Spinel (15.67 ctw.) and Diamonds (0.93 ctw.), $38,500; AG Gems

Ring in 18K rose gold with untreated Burmese Spinel (15.67 ctw.) and Diamonds (0.93 ctw.), $38,500; AG Gems

 

Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023

Peridot from Arizona, $30–$60 per carat keystone; Barker & Co.

Peridot from Arizona, $30–$60 per carat keystone; Barker & Co.

Portuguese-cut 1.50 ct. round Peridot from Arizona, $195; Columbia Gem House

Portuguese-cut 1.50 ct. round Peridot from Arizona, $195; Columbia Gem House

North South ring in 18K yellow gold with oxidized silver and an 11.95 ct. Peridot and Tsavorite (1.63 ctw.), $8,965; Ray Griffiths Fine Jewelry

North South ring in 18K yellow gold with oxidized silver and an 11.95 ct. Peridot and Tsavorite (1.63 ctw.), $8,965; Ray Griffiths Fine Jewelry

Red 3.17 ct. cushion-cut Spinel with no heat, $34,000 keystone; Kimberly Collins Colored Gemstones

Red 3.17 ct. cushion-cut Spinel with no heat, $34,000 keystone; Kimberly Collins Colored Gemstones

Cushion-cut 14.29 ct. pink Spinel from Tanzania with no heat and a report from SSEF, $450,000 keystone; 100% Natural

Cushion-cut 14.29 ct. pink Spinel from Tanzania with no heat and a report from SSEF, $450,000 keystone; 100% Natural