0.16 Ct. Peridot from Pakistan

This 0.16 carat pear shape yellowish green peridot presents as a compact and finely faceted gem, with exact dimensions of 4.15 x 3.10 x 2.01 mm. The pavilion depth relative to the average of the girdle dimensions is approximately 55 percent, a proportion that aligns with the intended mixed brilliant architecture for small fancy shapes, optimizing return of light while preserving weight. The outline is well balanced, with a precise point and a softly rounded shoulder, and the girdle has been kept consistent to facilitate secure mounting without sacrificing optical performance. The mixed brilliant cut combines a brilliant style crown with a calibrated arrangement of pavilion facets, producing controlled scintillation and a lively pattern of pinpoint flashes across the surface. With an excellent polish all facet windows are crisp and free of abrasion, ensuring that facet junctions read cleanly to the eye and under low magnification.

Color is the primary character in this peridot, described as yellowish green with medium intensity, a balance that sits within the most desirable range for peridot where brightness and saturation complement each other. The hue derives from iron in the olivine structure, and the medium chroma allows the stone to display a vivid green without masking fine facet reflections. Optically the material exhibits moderate birefringence and low dispersion, so color is presented as stable and even under a range of light sources, while flashes of lighter green and pale yellow appear as the stone moves, emphasizing the mixed cut strategy which was chosen to balance overall brightness with color saturation. The table and crown geometry have been selected to avoid flooding the pavilion with light, preserving depth of tone through the central facets and allowing the natural yellowish green to remain readable at normal viewing distances.

Clarity has been assessed with careful visual evaluation and recorded as clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, an accurate statement of the stone as seen without magnification. In this specimen inclusions are minor, typically appearing as needlelike crystals and occasional pinpoint features that sit low in the pavilion, and they do not interrupt transparency or the path of light through the table. The transparency is transparent in the strict sense, and the inclusions serve more as identifiers of natural origin than as detractors from optical performance. The piece is unenhanced, no enhancement, which confirms that color and clarity are natural and stable. Origin is documented as Pakistan, a source known for producing peridot crystals with clean crystal habits and attractive yellowish green hues, and our grading and origin report at The Natural Gemstone Company follows systematic gemological protocols to verify these attributes.

The combination of precise cutting, excellent polish, natural medium intensity color, and unenhanced origin means that this peridot will continue to captivate over the years. Peridot is durable in ordinary wear with a Mohs hardness around 6.5 to 7, and when set with consideration to protection of the point and girdle it will retain its polished facet surfaces and lively light return. For longevity we recommend settings that protect the tip and avoid exposure to extreme heat or harsh chemicals, and routine cleaning with mild detergent and a soft brush will preserve the surface finish. The compact pear silhouette suits both solitaire and halo mountings, and when paired with a white metal halo the yellowish green will appear more vivid, while warmer metal tones will emphasize the yellow notes. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this stone with full disclosure of its technical characteristics and provenance, and we stand behind the assessment that this peridot will remain a stable and engaging example of natural olivine, continuing to offer optical interest and collectible appeal as it is worn and enjoyed.