0.16 Ct. Peridot from Pakistan

From the high, windswept valleys of northern Pakistan where peridot crystals form in pockets of volcanic rock, this gem began its life as a sliver of molten earth cooled over millennia. Local miners who know these hills by sight and story hand find the rough stones, often tucked into seams and vesicles, each piece carrying the fingerprints of geological time. In ancient cultures peridot was believed to ward off evil, to invite prosperity, and to symbolize enduring love, a history that lives on in every green heart shaped by skilled hands. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that continuity, tracing this peridot back to its origin, and sharing a narrative that connects the land, the people who coax the crystals from it, and the artisan cutters who transform rough into romance.

This beautiful transparent 0.16 carat pear shape yellowish green peridot measures 4.82 by 2.89 by 1.85 mm, and has been given a mixed brilliant cut to balance scintillation and color depth. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is slightly included, which gives the stone a natural character that speaks to authenticity. The color intensity is medium intense, a lively yellowish green that reads as fresh and optimistic on the finger, and the polish is excellent, allowing light to play freely across the facets. There has been no enhancement to alter its natural hue or clarity. The cutter worked to retain as much of the original material as possible, shaping the pear to maximize the gem s brilliance while preserving its story. The pear shape itself is a narrative form, evocative of a teardrop or a bud, suggesting emotion and growth, an ideal silhouette for a promise that evolves over time.

As an engagement option this peridot offers a distinctive, personal statement that departs from convention while honoring tradition. At 0.16 carat this stone is intimate and refined, perfect for a solitaire for a wearer who prefers a delicate aesthetic, or as the luminous center in a halo setting where surrounding stones amplify its lively green glow. The mixed brilliant cut yields flashes that animate with movement, catching morning light and candlelight alike, while the medium intense color echoes renewal and harmony, fitting symbolism for a life together. Peridot has a resilient nature that, with mindful care, will remain a treasured token. For everyday wear we recommend secure prong settings, occasional gentle cleaning in warm soapy water, and protection from hard knocks and household chemicals to preserve the gem s natural integrity.

Choosing this Pakistani peridot from The Natural Gemstone Company is choosing a gem with a story, a hand, and a place. We present it not as a mere commodity, but as a companion for a new chapter, ready to be set into a ring that will be worn through laughter and ordinary moments that become memorable. Imagine sliding the pear shaped stone into a custom bezel that hugs its contours, or into a tapered band that frames the gem like a bloom. Whether paired with warm yellow gold to accentuate the yellow undertones, with rose gold for romantic softness, or with white metal to heighten contrast and brilliance, this peridot brings a whisper of the Pakistani highlands into an intimate vow. When you choose this gem you choose provenance, craftsmanship, and a piece of earth shaped into an emblem of commitment, a small durable promise born out of ancient stone and modern care.