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

This matched pair of peridots from Ceylon Sri Lanka presents an exceptional study in emerald cut execution. The two stones weigh 2.55 carats and 2.41 carats respectively, with precise rectangular proportions of 9.04 by 6.95 by 4.73 millimeters, and 8.92 by 6.91 by 4.88 millimeters. Both are fashioned in a classic emerald cut, using parallel step facets on the crown and pavilion to emphasize clarity and color rather than brilliance. The cutting shows well defined step planes, truncated corners, and a broad table plane that yields controlled light return and a hall of mirrors effect typical of high quality step cuts. Depth proportions measure at approximately 59 percent for the larger stone, and approximately 62 percent for the slightly smaller stone, ratios that preserve face up size while maintaining sufficient pavilion depth to avoid windowing. The excellent polish is immediately evident across the facet junctions, and symmetry is consistent between the two stones, ensuring coordinated optical behavior when set together.

Color grading for this pair is a medium intense green, a tone that sits squarely in the desirable peridot range, with a clean yellow green hue that reads lively under both natural daylight and controlled display lighting. The medium intense color intensity provides saturation without tipping into overly dark tones, allowing the characteristic peridot vibrancy to remain the focal point. Because emerald cut construction reduces scintillation and concentrates body color, matching the color intensity between two stones is technically demanding, and these stones exhibit a close hue match that is uncommon in the market. Heat treatment has been applied to enhance stability and uniformity of tone, a controlled enhancement that improves consistency across the pair without obscuring natural characteristics attributable to their Sri Lankan provenance.

Clarity is described as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and in practical terms these peridots present as eye clean from standard viewing distances, with minor internal features visible under magnification. The step cut both conceals and reveals inclusions differently than brilliant cuts, often aligning internal features along facet planes and creating attractive internal textures rather than obvious blemishes. The slightly included grade should be considered in context with the stones practical wearability, as the inclusions do not compromise structural integrity. The excellent polish and careful facet alignment further diminish the visibility of internal features by promoting even light return. For setting considerations, the emerald cut geometry benefits from protective corner settings and precise seatings, making bezel and four prong settings appropriate choices to preserve the stones long term while maintaining the step cut aesthetic.

From a procurement and design perspective, finding a near perfect matched pair of peridots with these specifications is rare in today market. Matched pairs require matching weight, proportions, color intensity, and cut quality, a confluence that is infrequently available without compromise. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this pair as a ready matched option for high level applications, including bespoke earrings, companion stones for a two stone ring design, or as centerpieces in paired cufflinks. Their Sri Lankan origin contributes a desirable geographic identity, and the controlled heat treatment offers improved color uniformity while preserving natural character. For customers who demand technical exactitude in faceting, color grading, and finishing, this pair offers a level of matched precision that is difficult to source, and represents a rare opportunity to secure a balanced, well executed peridot pair for refined jewellery design.