2.75 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Green (Lime Green) Peridot Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This matched pair of peridots from Ceylon Sri Lanka offered by The Natural Gemstone Company presents a rare combination of precise cutting, transparent body, and vivid lime green color, with weights of 1.35 carats and 1.40 carats respectively. Both stones are oval in outline, with dimensions 7.95 x 5.97 x 4.29 mm and 8.11 x 6.07 x 4.12 mm, and each has been fashioned into a checkerboard cut to emphasize surface reflective structure. The clarity grade has been evaluated at eye level as very slightly included, indicating only minimal internal characteristics that are consistent with natural formation and that do not compromise structural integrity. Color intensity is described as intense, and polish has been graded excellent, attributes that together maximize light return and apparent saturation. These peridots have undergone heat treatment as an enhancement, a stable and commonly accepted practice that enhances color uniformity and reduces minor surface zoning without altering the stone chemistry. The origin in Ceylon is significant to an educated buyer, because Sri Lankan peridots are known for clean, bright lime green tones and consistent clarity when compared with certain other sources.

The reflective qualities of these two stones are especially notable because of the checkerboard cutting and the inherent optical properties of peridot as olivine. Peridot typically has a refractive index in the range of 1.65 to 1.69 and birefringence around 0.036 to 0.039, which together create strong internal reflection and lively light performance when facets are well executed. The checkerboard pattern on the crown produces broad, multi angled facets that scatter light into soft, faceted flashes rather than narrow pinpoint scintillation, and this produces a vibrant, velvety shimmer that accentuates the intense lime green hue. When set as a matched pair, the stones play off each other, one stone reflecting light into the other and creating an overall effect of enhanced luminosity and depth across both pieces. The very slightly included clarity supports this performance by allowing maximum light transmission, because inclusions are minor and do not interrupt the primary light paths, while the excellent polish ensures that external facet surfaces act as efficient mirrors. The slight difference in carat weight and dimensions adds a subtle natural variation that can be used to advantage in designs that require a gentle asymmetry, while color matching remains tight enough to read as a coherent pair in earrings or matched rings.

For the discerning buyer who values provenance, workmanship, and measurable gem parameters, this pair represents a compelling purchase. The combination of natural Ceylon origin, disclosed heat treatment, precise checkerboard cutting, intense color, and eye level very slightly included clarity positions these peridots as high quality specimens suitable for fine jewelry applications and for collectors who prioritize optical performance. Matched pairs of natural peridot with these dimensions and optical harmony are relatively uncommon, and the stones are versatile for classic prong settings that maximize light entry or for halo settings that intensify perceived color saturation. The Natural Gemstone Company provides full disclosure of enhancement and origin, and our grading notes can support appraisal and insurable valuation for resale or estate planning. Proper care for peridot involves avoiding sudden temperature shocks and harsh chemicals, and routine cleaning with warm soapy water preserves the excellent polish and the checkerboard surface reflections. In summary, these Ceylon peridots offer both scientific merit and aesthetic appeal, delivering bright lime green color, efficient light return, and complementary reflective interplay that will make them stand out in any matched jewelry setting.