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

This matched pair of cushion shape green peridots from Ceylon Sri Lanka offers precise and desirable proportions for the discerning buyer, with individual weights of 2.42 carats and 2.44 carats respectively, and measurements of 8.10 x 8.10 x 5.32 mm and 8.20 x 8.13 x 5.22 mm. Each stone features a checkerboard cut on the crown that enhances light return and produces a lively, faceted scintillation, complemented by an excellent polish that maximizes surface brilliance. Color intensity is described as intense, presenting a vivid, true peridot green that is clean and lively without excessive brown or yellow overtones. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means any inclusions are minimal and do not detract from overall transparency or face up appearance. The stones have been heat treated, a stable and commonly accepted enhancement that improves color uniformity, and their origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka is noted for producing peridots with attractive saturation and clarity.

For an educated buyer, these technical attributes combine to create a gemstone pair with both aesthetic and investment appeal. The near identical weights and dimensions demonstrate careful matching and lapidary skill, which is important when crafting paired jewelry such as earrings or twin set rings. The clarity grade, assessed at eye level, indicates that these peridots will appear clean to the naked eye under normal lighting, while the intense color and superior polish ensure strong visual impact. Heat treatment is disclosed to maintain transparency and trust, and it is a routine, stable enhancement that does not diminish the intrinsic value when fully reported. The Ceylon provenance provides provenance value, as Sri Lankan peridots are recognized for consistent color saturation and quality cutting in the trade.

Versatility is a key strength of this matched pair, and The Natural Gemstone Company recommends several successful settings. As a matched set of approximately 8 mm cushions, they are ideal for stud earrings set in four prong or bezel mounts, where the checkerboard crown will flash with movement. They also adapt beautifully to halo settings in fine metal, where surrounding melee can amplify perceived size and color intensity, or to simple solitaire pendants or three stone rings for a sophisticated daytime look. For more contemporary designs, a low bezel setting or closed back mount preserves durability for everyday wear, while open gallery prong settings maximize light entry for evening pieces. These peridots are equally suited to bespoke matched pairs for cufflinks or articulated drops, and The Natural Gemstone Company can assist with setting recommendations to optimize durability, color, and overall design harmony.