Your peridot birthstone is said to bring felicity, friendship, influence, and protection! Order today!
Your coin features a Swarovski® crystal that represents the month's birthstone, the peridot! Peridot symbolizes strength and power, but also brings felicity, friendship, influence and protection to all who are born in August. It was once mined by the ancient Greeks, and was thought to possess remarkable healing properties that could protect one from depression and fear.
The perfect birthday gift for someone born in August! Order today!
EIGHTH COIN IN 12-COIN SERIES! Your coin is the eighth in the monthly series that combines complex engraving, selective colour and a gem-toned crystal for a sparkling celebration of each birth month!
Designed by Pandora Young, your coin presents a cross-cultural celebration inspired by the ancient tradition of Indian mehndi. A symmetrical arrangement of highly ornate shapes and symbols form a 12-point radial pattern that reflects the calendar year. A prominent henna motif—the lotus—is among the finely detailed elements that emanate from the centre, where a colourful Swarovski® crystal represents the August birthstone, peridot. A selective application of colour complements the stone, while the playful contrast between soft and vivid tones highlights the layered complexity of the engraved artistry. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Peridot is one of the few gems that occurs in just one colour. However, hues can vary from yellow-green to brown, while the most popular are lime and olive green.
Today, peridot is found in Arizona, as well as China, Myanmar, and Pakistan.
In Hawaii, peridot is thought to symbolize the tears of the goddess of fire and volcanoes, Pele.
I was really impressed on how nice this coin was. My dad gave me collectible coins when I was a kid and I wanted to do that with my kids as well. One difference is that back then the coins were not as amazing as they are now. Such a great keepsake!
It's a unique gift to anyone for I am giving something that is limited in quantity plus it can be worn as a necklace.
I purchased this through Canada Post for a friend and she loves it. I was impressed by the quality of the coin and its appearance. A great deal. Am looking to purchase another.
Gave it to the other half with bezel and chain. She loves it and wears it all the time.
The coin is absolutely beautiful!!! It definitelyexceeds my expectations. The only thing I found was a tiny particle of dust I inside the case it came in.
The Swarovski crystal fit in well with my wife's collection.
The August birthstone coin. Is it the first and will other months (all 12) follow with their gemstones.
Hello Lea and thank you for asking. All the previous month's coins were already released and are all available to purchase. If a person wants to purchase them all, we suggest subscribing for the subscription. The twelve coins would be sent at a rate of one per month.
Hello Joe and thank you for asking. The weight of the silver content is 7.96 grams.