The birthstone for August, peridot, carries connotations of strength and safeguarding for those who wear it. Recognized by the Romans as the 'evening emerald' due to its consistent colour even in artificial light, peridot's affiliation with fortitude is apt. Each gemstone's significance is its unique narrative. Known as the "sun gem”, peridot gets its unique colour and lustre from the iron present within it. Sometimes found in fallen meteorites and in volcanic lava, peridot exudes a mystic allure and power all of its own.