0.75 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Tanzania

One transparent emerald cut peridot, weighing 0.75 carat, presents a clean and measured profile with dimensions of 4.94 by 4.69 by 4.06 millimeters. The stone displays a vivid lime green hue with medium color intensity, and an excellent polish that enhances faceted reflections across the large table and step facets. Origin information indicates Tanzanian provenance, and no enhancement has been applied, preserving the natural state and optical behavior of the crystal. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this gem with full disclosure of its grading attributes, clarity assessment, and origin, offering a straightforward account of what the stone is and how it will perform when set.

The emerald cut emphasizes the peridot’s color and internal structure, producing broad flashes of light rather than scintillation typical of brilliant cuts. The near square outline and symmetrical faceting create a controlled play of light that reveals the gem’s medium saturation evenly across the face up view. The excellent polish contributes to crisp facet junctions and well defined reflections, while the proportioned pavilion and crown maintain a balanced face up presentation that maximizes perceived size for the given carat weight. In practical terms the cut and polish make the stone particularly suitable for settings that favor clean geometry and a focus on the gem itself, including classic solitaire mounts and bezel settings that protect the corners and preserve the precision of the step facets.

Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and those internal characteristics are an important part of this peridot’s identity. Inclusions in natural peridot commonly occur as tiny mineral crystals, narrow needle like features, and occasionally as fluid related features, and these internal markers can be appreciated as a natural fingerprint. Rather than detracting from the gem, the inclusions document its formation history and support its natural, untreated origin. For gemologists and careful buyers, such internal characteristics aid in differentiating natural material from synthetic or treated stones, and when combined with provenance they contribute to traceability. Under magnification the inclusions add subtle texture to the interior planes and interact with the emerald cut facets, producing small localized effects in light return that give the stone a distinctive character when observed closely.

For practical use and care the peridot’s hardness places it in a moderate wear category at approximately 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, and the gem benefits from protective settings that reduce exposure to abrasion and impact. Routine cleaning with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush will maintain surface luster, and aggressive treatments such as strong heat or harsh chemicals should be avoided to preserve the natural state of the stone and its internal features. The lime green tone and controlled facet pattern make this peridot well suited to rings, stud earrings, and pendants where the emerald cut can be appreciated face up, and the compact dimensions make it a versatile choice for designers seeking a refined, geometric element. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the description, providing transparent documentation of weight, dimensions, cut, clarity grade, color intensity, polish, enhancement status, and origin, and can supply additional images or magnified views upon request to assist in selection and setting decisions.