0.53 Ct. Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient gravel beds of Ceylon, a single crystal began its slow transformation beneath tropical rains and the patient hands of the earth, emerging as a clear, green peridot that caught the light with a quiet intensity. Local miners noticed its lively tone and passed it along to careful sorters who have long read the language of rough stones, separating those with promising transparency from the ordinary. This peridot, transparent and spirited, came from Sri Lanka, and its story continued when it reached a lapidary who understood how to reveal its heart. The cutter chose an emerald cut to honor the stone's internal clarity, creating broad, clean facets that open like windows into its green core. The shaping and faceting measured to precise dimensions of 5.96 by 4.02 by 2.64 millimeters, and the finished gem settled at 0.53 carat, a size that balances presence with versatility.

Under skilled hands the peridot was examined, cleaned, and polished to an excellent finish, preserving the natural play of light with medium intense color intensity and a clarity graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. No enhancement was applied, so the gem remains wholly natural in color and form, a pure expression of its origins and the craftsmanship that refined it. At The Natural Gemstone Company we documented every step of this journey, from Ceylon soil to calibrated facet, ensuring the stone meets exacting standards of cut and polish. The emerald cut peridot, with its measured dimensions and lively green, invites design possibilities that range from a classic solitaire to a modern accent in a bespoke piece. Hold it in hand and you will feel the seasons of its formation, the care of human hands that brought out its best, and the steady glow that marks a gem that is both a geological rarity and a wearable treasure. For collectors and designers who value traceable origin, meticulous cutting, and a truthful presentation, this peridot is ready to begin its next chapter with you.