I've always liked the clean, modern lines of emerald-cut gems, but have never tried the more unusual square-cut. Since I have two granddaughters born in August and peridot is the birthstone for that month, I decided to go for it and buy two sets of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sterling-Silver-6mm-Square-Cut-Peridot-Earrings/dp/B001943QR0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sterling Silver 6mm Square-Cut Peridot Earrings</a>.

When they arrived, I was very pleased with the pretty green color, the clarity, facets and the four-prong sterling silver setting. But when I held them under the light and saw how they came alive with brilliance, that cinched the deal. They were the perfect gift for my August "girls."

Since the joy is in the giving, as a wise person once said, I was overjoyed by the priceless expression on Michelle's face when she opened her gift... Ditto Ashley's! Just as I made their special days a little brighter, they made mine!

Aren't kids great? I recommend them with all my heart...as I do this product.

Reviewed by Betty Dravis, September 2009
Author of "Dream Reachers" (with Chase Von)