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

From the moment these peridot crystals slipped from ancient lava flows into the hands of miners along the storied gem fields of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, they began a quiet transformation. Retrieved with respect for a landscape that has nourished gemstones for centuries, the two crystals were chosen for their clarity and hue, destined to become a matched pair that celebrates symmetry and balance. Weighing 2.35 carats and 2.54 carats respectively, and shaped into classic emerald cut forms, they measure 8.90 x 7.01 x 5.02 mm and 9.07 x 6.98 x 4.46 mm. Their yellowish green color carries a medium intense saturation that reflects the island light, and a heat treatment was applied thoughtfully to enhance those natural tones, while preserving the integrity of each stone. Slightly included when evaluated at eye level, these peridots retain a transparency that allows inner depth to shine, and their provenance links them to a culture of gem cutting that values both tradition and refinement.

The journey from rough to jewel was completed by master cutters who emphasized the emerald cut to showcase symmetry and reflective precision, creating broad step facets and a generous table that act like mirrors, throwing back layered flashes of lime and chartreuse with each movement. Excellent polish heightens this effect, so when light meets each facet the result is a crisp, architectural brilliance that flatters matched settings, particularly paired earrings where perfect mirror symmetry is prized. The slight inclusions add character and origin story, visible only as gentle signatures beneath the surface, while the uniform dimensions and matched weight ensure a harmonious pairing ideal for elegant, minimalist mounts that let the stones speak. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present these peridots not only as gemstones, but as a narrative of earth and craft, ready to be set into heirloom pieces that honor both the volcanic birthplace and the skilled hands that revealed their light.