0.65 Ct. Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Within the carefully curated collection of The Natural Gemstone Company, this 0.65 carat emerald cut green peridot presents itself as an exercise in restrained opulence, a gem that elevates personal adornment to the status of a considered achievement. Precisely measured at 6.00 by 4.01 by 3.07 mm, the stone is transparent and expertly faceted in an emerald cut that translates every nuance of its medium intense color into a disciplined interplay of light and shadow. The excellent polish sharpens every step facet, producing a hall of mirrors effect that reads as refinement rather than flash, and the clarity of very slightly included at eye level confirms that inclusions are discreet, natural signatures that attest to authenticity rather than distractions to brilliance. Originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and entirely untreated, this peridot carries with it the provenance and integrity that discerning collectors prize, a gemstone that sits comfortably in both an intimate bespoke commission and a trophy piece meant to be admired.

Viewed alongside peridots and other greens from celebrated locales, the hue and tone of this Ceylon stone reveal their own distinct personality. Compared to the storied Zabargad Island examples with their extraordinary pure lime greens, this Ceylon peridot leans slightly toward a delicate golden lime, a warmth that softens the edge of the green and lends a luminous, sunlit quality. Against the deeper olive and sometimes brownish nuances of San Carlos Arizona peridot, the Sri Lankan gem appears cleaner and fresher, its medium intensity offering a lighter, airier presence rather than the earthier depth associated with some New World finds. Placed beside the vivid, saturated greens of East African tsavorite garnets and the bluish greens of Colombian emeralds, this peridot distinguishes itself with a signature yellowish undertone that is uniquely peridot, a cheerful brightness that reads as optimistic and modern, rather than stately and forest deep. Where a tsavorite asserts its power through saturation and intensity, and a Colombian emerald speaks in cool, velvety tones, the Ceylon peridot converses in sunlight, clarity, and a warmth that flatters many skin tones.

To own this emerald cut peridot from The Natural Gemstone Company is to claim a piece of that conversation, to align oneself with refined taste and connoisseurship. The emerald cut is an inherently sophisticated choice, favoring geometry and precision, and here it frames a naturally occurring green that is unenhanced and honest. The medium intense color affords versatility, allowing the gem to perform beautifully in yellow gold, where its golden notes sing, or in platinum and white gold, where its green is read with greater clarity against a cool foil. Its proportions and excellent polish make it ideal for a classic solitaire, a modern three stone composition, or a bespoke signet that balances discretion with distinction. For the collector who appreciates origin as much as aesthetics, the Sri Lankan provenance offers an exotic pedigree that is both romantic and reassuring, given the island s long history of producing gems that favor character and clarity.

In the language of gemstones, this peridot speaks of achievement rather than ostentation, of taste that prefers nuance over display, and of a keen eye for the rare qualities that differentiate the excellent from the merely pretty. We at The Natural Gemstone Company present this stone as more than an accessory, it is an emblem of cultivated style, a small but powerful statement that the wearer values purity of material, excellence of cut, and the quiet authority of provenance. For those who seek a green that is sunlit rather than shadowed, luminous rather than dense, and elegant rather than aggressive, this 0.65 carat Ceylon peridot offers a rare alignment of clarity, tone, and finish, a jewel that rewards close inspection and confident wearing alike.