0.29 Ct. Peridot from Pakistan

One transparent 0.29 carat pear shape yellowish green peridot is presented, with exact dimensions of 4.92 x 3.15 x 2.24 mm. The stone is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining faceting that enhances both brilliance and table presence. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating minor, well-dispersed inclusions that do not materially affect visual performance. Color intensity is medium intense, offering a clear, lively yellowish green that is characteristic of high quality peridot. The surface exhibits an excellent polish, and there has been no enhancement applied to alter color or clarity. The origin of this peridot is Pakistan, a recognized source for gem quality peridot material, and provenance details are available upon request from The Natural Gemstone Company.

Optically, the mixed brilliant pear shape maximizes scintillation along the pavilion facets while preserving a clean, elegant outline, making the stone suitable for a range of settings where both fire and color are required. The medium intense yellowish green is the result of the natural trace element profile of olivine, and the absence of treatments means the color and internal features are original and stable. The very slightly included clarity grade signals natural growth and formation characteristics that are visible only as subtle inclusions, contributing to the gemological identity of the stone without detracting from its visual appeal. At a gemological hardness typically around 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, peridot requires reasonable care, and the excellent polish further enhances surface resilience and luster.

Compared to lab grown gemstones, this natural peridot carries several definitive advantages. Natural stones present a geological provenance and an individual internal structure that can include unique inclusions and growth patterns, providing an origin story and identification markers that lab grown material lacks. Because this stone is untreated and sourced from Pakistan, it offers authenticity and traceability, qualities that are important to collectors and to buyers seeking natural origin. Lab grown gems often achieve very uniform color and clarity, and they may be priced differently, but they do not replicate the singularity and potential long term market appreciation associated with natural, untreated gems. For clients who value natural origin, documented provenance, and the subtle individuality of an untreated peridot, The Natural Gemstone Company can provide further technical information and independent verification upon request.