The stone is a bright, very well cut natural Peridot, with lot's of depth and color!

By the way, I was born in August myself, and I normally don't like a lot of what I see passed off as "good" Peridot.  I don't like the yellow washed out stuff, and I don't like the brown muddy looking stuff, and I don't like cracks or carbon cluttering it up either.  My Peridot is as bright and as vibrant as I can get it, and if I can't get it, I don't buy it.  You shouldn't have to either.

These stones are set into a traditional basket setting, hanging from a Sterling SIlver leverback earring.  Notice the thickness of the silver in the mounting.  These are substantial, without being weighty.  I like my stones well protected, and I assume you do too!

This is a good stable setting that won't set you back a month just to get a pair.  There's no reason why this stone shouldn't last you for years, and dazzle every day of it.