0.67 Ct. Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Long before this peridot found its way into a cutter s hands, it lived as a sliver of the earth under the warm sun of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The island s ancient geological drama, of volcanic intrusions and shifting crust, created the perfect environment for olivine to crystallize into the lively green that peridot lovers prize. Miners in Sri Lanka work with generations of local knowledge, often recovering crystals from alluvial gravels and weathered rock with a careful touch that preserves the finest material. The journey from rough to gem is a passage through time and human care, a story of patient sorting, the keen eye that recognizes potential, and the responsible hand that prepares a stone for a master cutter. When you hold this gem you are holding a piece of that island s mineral story, a living fragment of Ceylon s terrain that The Natural Gemstone Company brings to you with full respect for its origin.

This particular peridot is a transparent, 0.67 carat emerald cut shape green peridot, with dimensions of 5.98 by 3.97 by 2.77 millimeters, clarity grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level, medium intense color intensity, and an excellent polish, enhancement no enhancement. Its weight and compact proportions make it versatile for a variety of settings, from a refined ring to an elegant pendant. The clarity defined as very slightly included at eye level means the stone reads clean to most viewers while retaining the natural character that collectors and connoisseurs appreciate. The medium intense green sits at a sweet point, lively and fresh without tipping into overly yellow or overly dark tones, allowing the gem to sing under both natural daylight and warm indoor lighting. The excellent polish gives the surface a mirror like finish, smoothing every facet junction so that light flows without distraction.

The emerald cut is central to this peridot s visual appeal, and it is worth describing how this cut enhances the gem s inherent properties of light reflection. Unlike brilliant cuts that favor scintillation, the emerald cut is a step cut with long rectangular facets that create broad planes of light. These planes act like calm mirrors, directing light in elegant flashes across the table and down into the pavilion before returning cleanly to the eye. For a stone with transparent clarity and medium intense color, the emerald cut emphasizes internal depth and color saturation, producing a hall of mirrors effect that underscores the peridot s cool lime green. The broad table allows the eye to peer into the stone and appreciate the subtle internal landscape, while the precise facet angles and excellent polish control how light travels, maximizing the gem s clarity and color presence. In practical terms you will notice well defined flashes of light along the facet edges, a serene play of brightness rather than frantic sparkle, and a clarity that showcases the stone s natural inclusions as part of its character rather than as blemishes.

When you choose this peridot from The Natural Gemstone Company you are choosing a gem with a clear provenance and a story that enhances its value. Peridot has a long cultural history, prized by ancient civilizations for protection and renewal, named and traded across the seas, and associated with light and growth. Today it remains a favorite for collectors and designers who value its unique green, and the emerald cut shape of this stone lends itself to elegant, understated designs that highlight the gem s natural charm. Our recommendation for settings is to use a secure bezel or stepped crown that follows the emerald cut lines, or a minimalist prong setting that allows maximum light entry to showcase the step facets. Whether you are creating a personal piece or selecting a gift, this peridot is ready to be set and worn as a talisman of nature s craft, a small but potent reminder of Ceylon s geology, and our commitment at The Natural Gemstone Company to bring unenhanced, beautifully crafted gemstones to lovers of true natural color.