0.95 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Peridot Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Peridot has carried a quiet brilliance through human history, prized by ancient civilizations for its warm, verdant glow and its association with light and renewal. In the hands of jewelers in Egypt, Rome, and across the Mediterranean, peridot was set into ceremonial pieces and worn as a talisman, its olive to lime hues evoking gardens, harvest, and the promise of new seasons. The pair of emerald cut peridots I present embodies that lineage, a modern echo of antique treasures, cut to reveal both historical resonance and contemporary clarity. Each stone speaks to a long tradition of craftsmanship, yet its clean, geometric emerald cut gives it a timeless elegance that sits comfortably with classic heirlooms and with pieces designed for today.

These two transparent peridots are finely matched, weighing 0.47 carats and 0.48 carats respectively, each shaped in an emerald cut green peridot form that emphasizes step facets and a graceful pavilion. The exact dimensions are 5.89 x 3.95 x 2.55 mm for the 0.47 carat stone, and 5.99 x 3.97 x 2.45 mm for the 0.48 carat stone, measurements that lend balanced proportions and a pleasing visual harmony when set as a pair. Clarity is rated as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means these gems retain bright, open faces and vibrant internal reflections with only minor natural characteristics visible under close inspection. Their color intensity is described as medium intense, providing a rich green that captures the classic peridot tone without tipping into overly dark saturation. The polish on both stones is excellent, ensuring that each facet edge and table face reflects light crisply, while the stones remain unenhanced, a statement of natural authenticity and integrity. The origin of these peridots is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a land renowned for its storied gem tradition and for producing gems with a luminous quality and distinguished provenance.

The versatility of these peridots is one of their most compelling virtues, suitable for everyday elegance and for formal occasions in equal measure. In casual settings they bring a fresh, organic note, pairing naturally with gold tones to warm an outfit or with sterling and white gold to provide a crisp, botanical accent. Worn as study pieces such as simple stud earrings or a delicate pendant, they add a refined pop of green that complements denim, linens, and lightweight summer fabrics while maintaining an air of considered taste. For formal events the emerald cut lends architectural sophistication, allowing these stones to translate beautifully into halo settings, three stone rings, or vintage inspired assemblies that lean on symmetry and restrained glamour. Their medium intense color and excellent polish ensure that under evening light they carry presence without overwhelming, reflecting candlelight with a luminous inner fire that speaks of quiet confidence.

As a representative of The Natural Gemstone Company I am proud to offer these peridots as ready companions for a lifetime of wear and storytelling. Their unenhanced nature and Sri Lankan origin connect them to an artisanal heritage, while the measured dimensions and matching weights make them particularly well suited for paired uses, whether in earrings, cufflinks, or matched accents in a bespoke commission. Caring for peridot is straightforward, reflecting its role as a gemstone meant to be worn and enjoyed, with gentle cleaning and avoidance of extreme heat or hard knocks recommended to preserve their pristine polish and integrity. For those who cherish continuity between past and present, these emerald cut peridots present a rare combination of historical resonance, technical quality, and modern versatility, an investment in both beauty and legacy. If you would like further details about potential settings, design suggestions that honor the gem s lineage, or a viewing appointment, I am here to guide you through every step of making these luminous Ceylon peridots part of your collection.