August is represented by the Peridot, a birthstone that symbolises courage, wisdom and wealth. For those looking to give a personalised gift, adding a birthstone can be a thoughtful touch, though some birth months have more than one associated stone.
Personalised Birthstone Jewellery
Joma Jewellery offers a range of pieces that can be personalised with a birthstone charm. The Tini Bit Older Bracelet in Silver and Gold Plating costs £19.99, with birthstone charms available from £4.99. Other designs include the A Little Vibes 'Espresso Yourself' Bracelet in Silver Plating, also £19.99, and the A Little Vibes 'So Berry Loved' Bracelet in Silver and Gold Plating, which is also £19.99. Initial or number charms can be added from £3.99.
Birthstone Meanings by Month
According to jewellery retailer Simple and Dainty, the birthstones for each month and their meanings are as follows:
- January - Garnet, meaning trust, strength and courage
- February - Amethyst, meaning royalty, hope and passion
- March - Aquamarine, meaning tranquility, calmness and clarity
- April - Diamond, meaning love, commitment, and strength
- May - Emerald, meaning health, wealth and faithfulness
- June - Alexandrite, meaning intellect, prosperity and luck
- June - Pearl, meaning purity, imagination and innocence
- June - Moonstone, meaning hope, calmness and abundance
- July - Ruby, meaning harmony and protection
- August - Peridot, meaning courage, wisdom and wealth
- September - Sapphire, meaning wisdom, loyalty and serenity
- October - Tourmaline, meaning creativity, hope and innocence
- October - Opal, meaning freedom, creativity and spontaneity
- November - Citrine, meaning health and prosperity
- December - Blue Topaz, meaning happiness, wisdom and good fortune
Other Birthstone Jewellery Options
It is worth noting that due to the high cost of some birthstones, Joma Jewellery's birthstones are not always exact matches for the jewels listed above. The brand's options often give a nod to the colour of the birthstones but can be semi-precious gemstones instead of exact matches.
Abbott Lyon offers its Fine Molten Organic Birthstone Ring (Gold) for £59, with the option to also purchase the design in a silver tone. It features a dainty cut and certified 925 sterling silver with luxurious gold plating, according to the brand.
Another new design from Joma is the A Little Vibes 'Spice Of Life' Bracelet in Silver Plating, priced at £19.99, which features a chilli pepper charm and is ideal for stacking.
Customer Reviews
Reviewers rate Joma's Jewellery highly, with one fan saying on Feefo: "Absolutely excellent, bought so many for my friends." Another raved: "Love the jewellery. Simple and elegant for any occasion." One reviewer noted an issue with delivery, writing: "Items were gorgeous, just wish delivery was on time. Made gift giving slightly more stressful."
Despite this, the brand has plenty of other glowing reviews, with a further buyer commenting: "Great gift ideas. Great service - always quick to send out orders. Haven't needed to contact customer services - never a problem with items." Another person wrote: "Ordering from joma jewellery is simple and easy. Very fast delivery and always comes in a very nice and professional package."
