0.57 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Pakistan

This 0.57 carat peridot from Pakistan embodies the technical precision that discerning buyers expect from The Natural Gemstone Company. The gem is fashioned in an emerald cut, a controlled step cut geometry that emphasizes linear facet planes and crisp facet junctions, producing a hall of mirrors effect that favors directional light returns. The dimensions measure 5.43 x 4.51 x 2.75 millimeters, yielding a length to width ratio of approximately 1.20, and a total depth equal to about 55.3 percent of the mean of length and width. These proportions indicate a slightly elongated rectangle that balances table size and pavilion depth, permitting efficient light penetration and return while retaining the stable visual symmetry characteristic of high quality emerald cuts.

From a faceting standpoint the stone displays carefully proportioned crown and pavilion steps, a broad table plane, and truncated corners that create additional reflective angles without disrupting the linear step sequence. The faceting design uses relatively narrow, parallel step facets on the crown and pavilion, which are aligned with tight symmetry and consistent facet width, producing pronounced facet contrast and controlled scintillation. The geometry channels light into a series of planar reflections that emphasize the peridots internal color, while the excellent polish ensures that facet junctions remain sharp, minimizing light leakage and maximizing apparent brightness. The result is a gem that exhibits both the architectural clarity of an emerald cut and the lively flashes that arise from well executed axial alignment.

Color and clarity are presented in technical terms to support an informed buying decision. The peridot shows a lime green hue with medium color intensity, indicating a balanced saturation that demonstrates strong chroma without becoming overly dark, which is ideal for the emerald cut because the large table reveals color uniformly. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, meaning inclusions are present but do not materially interfere with the gems overall transparency or light performance when examined without magnification. Typical peridot inclusion types are minute crystals and fine needles, and in this specimen the inclusions are contained and oriented in a manner that does not significantly break the step facet reflections. The stone is untreated with no enhancement, confirming that the color and clarity are natural attributes of the material.

Optical and material properties further inform how this peridot will perform in finished jewelry. Peridot has a refractive index in the vicinity of 1.65 to 1.69, and a birefringence near 0.036, which contributes to subtle doubling of facet edges and can enhance perceived depth in a well cut step gem. Dispersion is modest, contributing to a restrained fire that complements the strong green body color rather than competing with it. Hardness is in the mid range near 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, so practical settings should protect the girdle and corners, and typical mounting suggestions include four prongs with corner protection or a low bezel with an open back to allow light ingress. This peridot, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, combines disciplined geometric faceting, excellent polish, natural medium intensity lime green color, and a clarity profile that is attractive and wearable, making it an excellent candidate for a solitaire ring, delicate halo setting, or an elegant stud design.