4.50 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Green (Lime Green) Peridot Pair from Burma (Myanmar)

These two cushion shape peridots speak with a voice that is at once fresh and venerable, a lime green so clear it seems to have been cut from sunlight. We present a matched pair, weighing 2.18 carats and 2.32 carats respectively, with dimensions of 7.98 x 7.92 x 5.10 mm and 8.10 x 8.01 x 4.99 mm. Each gem displays a checkerboard cut across the table, a facet pattern that scatters light in a lively play of squares and facets, and an excellent polish that gives every plane a crisp, reflective finish. The stones are transparent with a medium color intensity that remains simultaneously refined and vivid, and their clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means they read as exceptionally clean to the unaided eye while retaining the natural characteristics that collectors prize. These peridots originate from Burma, Myanmar, and have been professionally heat treated to refine their tone while preserving their natural vitality and structure, a careful enhancement that ensures consistent color and a classic presence in fine jewelry.

Peridot carries a lineage that reaches back into antiquity, a legacy that makes any piece containing it feel like an heirloom before it is even set. Known historically as a gem of the sun, peridot has been gathered and treasured by civilizations from island quarries of old to inland workshops across Asia and the Mediterranean, and it has long been associated with warmth, renewal, and protection. The cushion silhouette and checkerboard cut of these stones are steeped in that same classical sensibility, with the cushion shape recalling the pillowed gem forms favored in Victorian and Georgian jewels, and the checkerboard table reflecting a lapidary technique that enhances brilliance while nodding to historic faceting styles. Because these gems are a harmonious pair, they revive the traditional ideal of matched stones used in symmetrical designs, an approach that has defined elegant jewelry for centuries. When set, they will read as timeless, a deliberate choice for collectors and designers who esteem continuity of style and the depth of story that an ancient gem can confer.

As a matching pair these peridots are exceptionally well suited to a variety of luxury applications, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we often present similar stones for paired earrings, pendant sets, and his and hers accents in bespoke pieces. Their nearly equal weights and complementary dimensions make them ideal for classic stud earrings framed by delicate halos of diamonds in warm 18 karat yellow gold, for paired drops in a refined Art Deco inspired necklace, or for a thoughtful asymmetric ring and ear study where balance and conversation are the aim. The vivid lime tones partner beautifully with both warm metals and cool metals, offering striking contrast against pavé diamonds, and providing a lively focal point when set in platinum or a soft, antique finish gold. Given peridot s moderate hardness, careful mounting choices increase longevity, and a protective bezel or halo will preserve the stones day to day while allowing their checkerboard tables to scintillate.

For the client who values provenance, provenance matters, and these Burmese peridots bring with them the aura of an old world gem trade, combined with modern lapidary precision. At The Natural Gemstone Company we document origin and treatment, and we encourage commissioning a bespoke setting that honors both the visual character and the historical resonance of the pair. Proper care involves avoiding harsh knocks and prolonged exposure to thermal shock, and routine gentle cleaning will maintain their brilliance for generations. If you are creating a matched pair of studs, a twin pendant arrangement, or an inventive paired ring study, these cushion checkerboard peridots offer a rare opportunity to place a piece of gemological history into a contemporary luxury collection, a small set of stones that will carry a personal story and a lineage of taste into the future. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company for additional images, exacting measurements, and guidance on settings that will best showcase this luminous, timeless pair.