5 Things to Know About August Birthstones

If you were born in August or are looking for a nice gift for someone who was, you could have an interest in August birthstones. Unlike most months, August actually has three different birthstones: peridot, spinel, and sardonyx. The peridot is the most popular, but you may want to check out all three options to see which one you like best!

If you're shopping for birthstone jewelry in Chesapeake, whether for August or any other month, stop by Greenbrier Pawn in Chesapeake to see what we have in stock. We have the best deals on jewelry around! In fact, you can pay half of what you'd pay at a jewelry store for real jewelry, and it'll be the same thing...or even nicer.

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There are 3 August Birthstones: Peridot, Spinel & Sardonyx

Every month has its own birthstone, but the majority of months only have one. March, October, and November each have two birthstones, and August is the only month that has three. It is only beat by the month of December, which has a whopping four birthstones. There are a total of 20 birthstones across all 12 months. If you're looking for August birthstones, you'll need to check out peridot (a vivid green gem), spinel (which kind of looks like a ruby or sapphire), or sardonyx (which is a variety of quartz that features alternating layers of "sard" and "onyx," hence the name.

Peridot: the Most Popular of the August Birthstones?

Although the other 2 August birthstones are popular (and the sardonyx is a specifically good choice for someone who is on a budget, since it's generally the most affordable), the peridot is the most popular. You can find August birthstones like peridot set in rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry.

Greenbrier Pawn Shop Makes it Easy to Save on August Birthstones

At Greenbrier Pawn Shop, our guests know us for a few things -- great customer service, an excellent selection of different types of stunning jewelry, and the best prices in town. There's truly no reason to pay full price for jewelry -- you can find it for half the price here at Greenbrier Pawn Shop, whether you're buying August birthstones or other real, fine jewelry.

August Birthstones Make Great Birthday Gifts

Fine jewelry pretty much always makes a great birthday gift, or a gift all year long -- and you can make things even more special and customized by buying your loved one an August birthstone to commemorate their birthday. Birthstone pieces are great for everyday wear.

Sell August Birthstones for More Cash at Greenbrier Pawn Shop

Do you have August birthstones that you're thinking about selling? Let us help. We pay top dollar for birthstone jewelry, as well as all other kinds of fine jewelry. You'll get paid in cash on the spot!

Whether you're buying, selling, or just browsing August birthstone jewelry, stop in at Greenbrier Pawn Shop in Chesapeake, and let us assist you today! Have questions? Call us at 757-382-9066. We are always more than happy to help!