Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the founder of La Patiala, the luxury encyclopedia. August has several birthstones, but the most well-known is peridot. This ...

As we move into late summer, August babies are getting ready to party! And what better gift for your favorite Leo (or Virgo!) than one of their spectacular birthday gemstones? When it comes to the ...

From astrological signs to flowers, there are many identifiers for someone's birth month. But there is none quite as beautiful or valuable as the birthstone. Each month has its own gemstone which ...

People Born in August Have a Birthstone That 'Promotes Harmony'—Here's What It Is and the Meaning Behind the Stone originally appeared on Parade. As we move into late summer, August babies are getting ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Peridot is a yellow-green gemstone that comes from the mineral olivine. Its name derives from the Arabic word "faridat," which means ...