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August's birthstone: peridot

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A Gem for Every Month: Birthstone Lore

Unlucky opals? Soothing emeralds? Joyce and Jenn of Bellflower Bay share a sampling of the fascinating legends attached to traditional birthstones.

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Featured Shop: HAWKHOUSE

Don’t ask raw crystal jewelry designer Jessica Kramer to pick her favorite mineral. “They’re all my favorite,” explains the Martha’s Vineyard–based owner of HAWKHOUSE and lifelong gem and mineral lover.

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