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Sardonyx is famous as a birthstone for August born babies. But it also has rich history to share too. Popular since centuries, its origin dates back to the second dynasty of Egypt which is more than 4,000 years ago. Even ancient Greeks and Romans went to battle wearing Sardonyx talismans engraved with images of heroes and gods like Hercules and Mars. They believed, the stone could harness the bravery of those figures, granting them courage, victory and protection on the battlefield. Since hot wax doesn’t stick to  Sardonyx , Roman seals and signet rings that were used to imprint wax emblems on official documents, were made of this stone. Sard was even mentioned in the Bible as one of the stones that adorned the High Priest’s breastplate. During Renaissance times, Sardonyx was associated with eloquence. Public speakers and orators wore it to aid clear thinking and communication. Used as a stone of strength and protection since ancient times, Sardonyx i...

August born, you are special. You have an edge over other babies. How? Firstly apart from June and December, it is you who has the option of wearing not just two but in all three  gemstones  to usher in good luck.   Originally, it was only Sardonyx that was known as a birthstone for August borns. Alone it enjoyed the popularity amongst the babies of this month. As it infuses a vintage charm into a  jewel  with its combination of sard and onyx, resulting into red zebra stripes, it still continues to rule the roost.  Later on, Peridot too was added as the  birthstone  for August borns. With its lime green glow, it seemed to be a boon to them. They loved the way it amped up the look and feel of their  jewels . No wonder, soon it became the primary of this month.  But recently, in 2016, Spinel changed the game and in a big way. Since i t can found in a variety of colours, giving them  numerous design options ...

The world of gemstones is full of mysteries. Some cultures revere them as lucky charms while others believe in its power to ward off evil spirit. No wonder, with time, layers of myths and beliefs have surrounded every gemstone and Peridot is no different. But before we delve into the mythical part, let us first know what is Peridot. Formed of the mineral Olivine, Peridot is also called Chrysolite and is often found in the rocks created by volcanoes. It can also be traced in meteors that fall on Earth. In the ancient times, it was believed that Peridot had the power to dissolve enchantments and to drive evil spirits away. It was therefore, also called Gem Of The Sun. According to them, for Peridot to exert its full powers as a Talisman, it had to be set in gold . When worn as gold jewellery , it was said to dispel the terrors of the night. For protection against the wiles of evil spirits, this gemstone was pierced, strung into the hair of a donkey and then, worn on the left a...