0.55 Ct. Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This peridot is a transparent, emerald cut gem weighing 0.55 carat, with dimensions of 6.04 x 4.00 x 2.73 mm. The stone exhibits a medium intense green that is characteristic of high quality peridot, and the emerald cut has been executed to emphasize both the color and the face up clarity. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the polish is excellent, which together support strong light return and a clean visual presentation. There has been no enhancement to the stone, and its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, an origin that is respected for producing well formed and attractive gems. From a gemological perspective the peridot shows the expected refractive and physical properties of olivine, including a refractive index range consistent with its species, a modest degree of birefringence, and a Mohs hardness in the mid sixes, which makes the stone suitable for daily wear with appropriate settings and care.

When considered alongside famous historical gemstones this peridot offers a different narrative of green, and that contrast is instructive to its unique value. The Dresden Green diamond is legendary for its rare, saturated green within the diamond species, and while the material differences are profound, the visual vivacity of this peridot can recall the lively green that has always made the Dresden Green remarkable. By comparison to famed Colombian emeralds this peridot presents a purer olive green without the often complex internal characteristics and typical oil treatments associated with many emeralds, and the emerald cut here communicates clarity in a manner similar to how collectors prize the clean tables of historically important cut emeralds. Historically peridot itself has a storied past, having been mined and treasured in ancient times on islands in the Red Sea and prized by cultures that valued its sea grass green, and Sri Lankan peridot in particular carries provenance that links it to a long history of fine gem trade and skilled lapidary work in the region. The absence of enhancement in this stone increases its standing when compared to many historical and modern examples where heat treatment or other interventions are the norm, and the emerald cut minimizes the visibility of the typical birefringence of peridot while presenting a refined rectangular outline that suits both classical and contemporary settings.

The size and proportions of this 0.55 carat peridot make it especially well suited for elegant solitaire rings, refined pendant settings, or as matched pairs in finely crafted earrings, where the clean lines of the emerald cut will complement architectural mounting styles. The length to width ratio of approximately one point five presents a balanced rectangle that reads as timeless and restrained, and the very slightly included clarity at eye level means that the gem will display its green consistently across viewing angles while offering the kind of internal character that many connoisseurs find appealing. For collectors and designers who prioritize untreated material with transparent provenance, this peridot represents a desirable combination of origin, cut, and surface finish. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this piece with full disclosure of its grading observations and origin, and the gem is presented as an untreated Sri Lankan peridot that will suit projects where authenticity of material and clarity of specification are paramount.