Birthstone Color for August
- Pale Green
Why the color of a
Birthstone is important
The Color of Birthstones relates to rarity, value and the quality of a
gemstone. Birthstone colors are therefore extremely important to
consider when purchasing a piece of jewelry containing precious or
semi-precious gemstones.
Facts and
Information about the Birthstone Color for August
Facts and information about the Birthstone Color for August:
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August Gemstone: Peridot
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August Birthstone Color: Pale Green
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Zodiac Sign:
Leo
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Leo dates: July 23 - August 23
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Peridots come in a wide range of natural green colors and shades
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The favored color is sparkling pale green color but it
also occurs in lime, yellowish green, olive green or
medium dark green
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Green Colors are caused by exposure to the natural radiation in
the earth such as uranium ore
Symbolism and Meaning of the Birthstone Color for August
Individual
Birthstones colors, such as the Peridot, also have special attributes. The
meaning behind birthstones colors were symbolised by their association
with events which occurred in history, many of which date back, and
relate to, the biblical meanings of colors. The Christian meaning of
Pale Green was highly symbolic.
From Ancient times wise men and healers have believed that jewels and
gemstones, such as the Peridot, have mystical powers and conduct the energies of the ruling planets with which each
gemstone is associated which affect our physical or emotional well being and healing powers.
Gemstones and their attributes were related to signs of the Zodiac or
month of birth and referred to as Birthstones. The symbolism and meaning
of the Birthstone Color for August is as follows:
Birthstone Color for August - Hue, Tone and Saturation
Birthstone Colors
are determined by the impurities or structural defects that cause the
coloration and the gemstones
selective absorption of certain wavelengths of light
called the body color. In gemstones, color consists of
three components:
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Hue - the first impression of the colour Pale Green
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Tone - the lightness or darkness of the ranging from light to
medium to dark
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Saturation - the intensity of a gemstone's colour which is
measured from dull to strong to vivid
Birthstone Color for August - Guide - Traditional
Meaning - Facts -
Information - Info - Gems
Gemstones - Month - Monthly -
Traditional - Meaning - Symbolism
Birthstones &
Jewelry Insurance
Your home insurance policy may not fully cover you for birthstone
jewelry insurance, engagement ring insurance or wedding ring insurance.
Your home insurance policy probably covers jewelry theft, but not loss
that occurs for other reasons. A typical home insurance policy will only
usually pay a maximum of $1,000 for jewelry theft. Obtain a Jewelry
Insurance quote from the Chubb group of jewelry insurance.
Birthstone Color for August
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