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

This matched pair of transparent emerald cut peridots, each weighing 0.54 carats, offers precise proportions and consistent visual appeal. The individual measurements are 6.00 x 4.02 x 2.70 mm, and 5.98 x 4.00 x 2.73 mm, and both stones are cut as emerald cuts with excellent polish. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which is particularly advantageous for the step cut because it allows the clean planes and internal character to be appreciated without obvious distractions. Color intensity is medium intense, with the characteristic yellowish green hue of peridot derived from iron, and there has been no enhancement. The origin of this pair is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, provenance that is recognized for producing well colored, transparent peridot specimens, and this combination of transparency, matched weight, and origin gives these stones appeal to collectors and connoisseurs alike. For an educated buyer, these attributes translate into an ethical, stable, and marketable gem, with consistent physical measurements that make them ideal for matched settings such as earrings or a pendant and stud combination.

Optically, peridot behaves with bright, broad flashes rather than the pinpoint scintillation of brilliant cuts, and the emerald cut emphasizes clarity and color planes. Peridot has a refractive index of approximately 1.65 to 1.69, and a birefringence of about 0.036 to 0.038, which contributes to subtle doubling of facet edges and a lively internal reflection when viewed from different angles. In natural daylight, especially north light or indirect sunlight, the medium intense green will read as fresh and vivid, with crisp clarity and a bright, grassy presence. Under warm incandescent light the yellow component becomes more pronounced, producing a richer olive tone and a sense of depth. Cool white LED lighting tends to favor the greener aspect, making the stones appear slightly clearer and more saturated, while fluorescent lighting can soften the warmth and reduce apparent saturation. Under focused gallery or showroom spotlights, the step facets create dramatic broad flashes and an architectural shimmer, and the excellent polish maximizes luster and surface brilliance. The lack of enhancement ensures that the color and optical response are natural and stable.

The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the quality and origin of these peridots, and we present them as a matched, eye appealing pair that balances technical merit with wearable beauty. Their matched weights, nearly identical dimensions, medium intense natural color, and very slightly included clarity make them particularly suitable for discerning buyers who value provenance, accurate grading, and long term desirability. If you prefer a certificate of origin or would like magnified images to evaluate the clarity characteristics more closely, we can provide these on request.