Move Over Peridot, Spinel is the New August Birthstone

By Roberta Naas Peridot just got bumped. Well, to be fair - it only got pushed aside. For the first time in more than 100 years, a new stone has been added to the birthstone lineup. Spinel is now officially also an August stone – giving lucky Leos (and a few Virgos born late in August) a choice in color.

By Adrienne Faurote