0.72 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Tanzania

From the depths of Tanzanian earth to the bench of a master cutter, this lime green peridot carries a story of fire and patience, of geology and human hands. Born under high pressure in the mantle and brought near the surface by ancient volcanic activity, this transparent gem was recovered in a region known for producing peridot of vivid color and honest origin. The Natural Gemstone Company walks this path with the stone from its first discovery, documenting provenance and honoring the communities that brought it to light. In the raw it hinted at its potential through a lively flash of green, a color that has been treasured across cultures as a symbol of renewal and protection. As miners and collectors in Tanzania carefully separated crystal from matrix, the stone was selected for its clarity and tone, a choice that presaged the refined character it would display when the right cut and careful polishing were applied.

What emerged is a precise asscher octagon shape peridot weighing 0.72 carat, with dimensions of 5.51 x 4.64 x 3.45 mm, transparency that invites the eye, and a medium color intensity that reads lime green in sunlight and indoor light alike. The clarity is graded slightly included evaluated at eye level, which gives the gem personality while maintaining a clear window into its inner life, and the polish is excellent, a finish that allows each step facet to sing. No enhancement has been applied, the color and clarity are wholly natural, and the result is a gem that balances presence with wearability. The asscher cut, with its stepped facets and octagonal outline, organizes the peridots light into a geometry that makes the color seem to glow from within. Unlike round stones that scatter light broadly, the asscher octagon encourages a luminous plane, a central stage that flatters a variety of settings and captures attention without overwhelming a design.

For jewelers and clients who commission custom work, this peridots size and shape are a rare convenience. At 0.72 carat and with compact, well balanced proportions, it sits comfortably as a single focal stone in a refined engagement ring, a striking solitaire pendant, or a pair of elegant studs. Its octagonal silhouette lends itself naturally to bezel settings that protect the girdle and emphasize the graphic outline, to halo arrangements where small diamonds or complementary colored stones can frame and elevate the lime green center, and to three stone or bypass designs where the geometry creates harmony with accent stones. The shallow depth to width ratio suggested by the measurements makes the peridot ideal for flush and low profile settings that are practical for daily wear, while the asscher faceting provides enough internal life to stand up to stronger metals, such as yellow gold that warms the green, white gold or platinum that modernizes it, and rose gold that softens its vibrancy. Its slightly included clarity gives a handcrafted authenticity that many collectors prize, and because there is no enhancement, the stone will age and respond to light naturally over many years.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we see each gem as a narrative waiting to be set, and this Tanzanian peridot reads as an invitation. From the hands that extracted it to the cutter who revealed its asscher octagon geometry, to the polisher who achieved an excellent finish, every step was chosen to preserve character while maximizing beauty. If you imagine a piece that balances everyday wear with unique color, this 0.72 carat lime green peridot is an exceptional candidate. Our team is available to discuss settings, matching accent stones, and metal choices that will honor the stone and your design intent, and we can provide detailed sketches and mounting suggestions tailored to the peridots dimensions and light behavior. Commissioning a custom piece around this gem means continuing its journey, transforming a Tanzanian harvest into an heirloom, a ring or pendant that tells a story of earth and craft, of provenance and purpose.