The Birthstone For August Is Peridot

August Peridot

This months birthstone is Peridot. Peridot is a green magnesium-iron rich silicate mineral and is often mistaken for Emerald. Peridot is considered an olivine mineral. They are mined all over the world, and in the U.S.A. you can find them in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.

An excerpt taken from the USGS on Peridot:

Peridot is the best known gem variety of olivine, a species name for a series of magnesium-iron rich silicate minerals. This bright yellow-green to green gemstone has caught the fancy of humans for thousands of years. Some historians even suspect that at least some of the "emeralds" worn by Cleopatra were actually peridot. Much of its recent popularity can be explained by its currently being recognized as the birthstone for the month of August, people wear the stone because it is supposed to bring the wearer success, peace, and good luck. 

Peridot makes a great gift idea for anyone born in August. Peridot looks great in earrings, is lovely set in rings, and they look very elegant when set in a solitaire pendant and hung on a thin chain. You can also find Peridot beads and they make very lovely necklaces.

Just in Kameleon Jewel Pops !

 We just got in a new product line and in my humble opinion these are really cool. The designer is a company called Kameleon and the product is Jewel Pops ! These are soooo cute and sooo much fun and versatile as well.

Kameleon Jewel Pop ring with center stone.

 Here's how they work. You purchase a piece of Jewel Pop jewelry like a pendant, ring, or earrings and then the stone or center piece of the jewelry is interchangeable. There are multiple styles of stones to choose from, and with multiple stones any piece of jewelry becomes a versatile, unique piece that can be worn with just about any outfit !

This is a center stone. There's a rubber o-ring on the shaft of the stone setting that keeps the stone snuggly in place. If you want to change the stone color of the jewelry, just pop the stone out and pop a new stone in for a completely different look !

 The Jewel Pop system is really simple to use. Just pop the stone out of the center, and pop a different one in. The stones are set just tight enough that you will probably need a pen tip or q-tip to push the old stone out, and then just press the different stone in. It's really simple and fun to do.

Here'e the complete line of Kameleon Jewel Pop's that we now have in stock. There's even stylish shades that you can add the jewel pops to.

 With all the different styles of stones to choose from the sky's the limit with what you can create.  The sunglasses are really cool also. This is a really fun jewelry collection. Available in store only. Stop in and check em out !