0.96 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Pakistan

This pear shape peridot weighs zero point nine six carat, a weight that places this gem immediately within a sought after category for collectors and designers, it presents a vivid lime green hue with intense color saturation that reads beautifully at face up, the gem is transparent and cut to a mixed brilliant faceting scheme that enhances scintillation and maintains a pleasing balance between brilliance and color, the dimensions are six point three nine by five point nine two by four point one two millimeters, proportions that create a refined pear outline suitable for rings and pendants, clarity has been evaluated as slightly included at eye level, meaning that a trained eye will note included features but that these do not significantly detract from the lively color and sparkle, the polish is excellent and the stone displays crisp facet junctions and strong light return, no enhancements have been applied to alter color or clarity, this example comes from Pakistan, a source known for producing peridot material with clean lime to olive green tones, and its natural origin contributes positively to both its desirability and its investment profile.

The weight of zero point nine six carat is a central factor in this peridots value and rarity, peridot is commonly encountered in smaller sizes, and stones approaching the one carat threshold command disproportionate interest and price per carat compared with smaller pieces, a near one carat weight increases versatility for makers because the gem will sit confidently as a solitaire in a fine jewelry setting, while maintaining an elegant scale on the finger, weight interacts with the stone geometry and specific gravity to determine face up size, and this peridot has an efficient cutting layout that maximizes visual spread while preserving weight, for an educated buyer weight matters not only for immediate visual impact but also for market liquidity and resale, collectors often prioritize natural, unenhanced stones close to commonly recognized weight milestones, the mixed brilliant cut used here optimizes light performance while preserving much of the rough material, this approach can keep inclusions from becoming visually intrusive and helps maintain the intense lime green that is central to the gem's appeal.

From a gemological perspective this peridot combines important attributes that informed buyers seek, the intense lime green color is an identifying characteristic of olivine group chemistry, the balance of iron and magnesium in the crystal lattice produces the vivid hue, the fact that the stone is unenhanced, with no diffusion, heating, or other treatments applied, increases confidence in its long term stability and provenance, the slightly included clarity grade is consistent with natural peridot of quality, and the excellent polish contributes to immediate wearability in a high end setting, because this gem is just under one carat it offers exceptional value compared with larger stones that may be far rarer, for custom work the stone will perform well in closed back and open back settings, in bezel or prong mounts, and its pear shape brings a classic yet distinctive silhouette, The Natural Gemstone Company is pleased to offer this calibrated, ethically sourced peridot, it represents a thoughtful choice for buyers who understand how weight, cut, color, clarity, and origin combine to create lasting value, please contact us for additional images, measurements, or to discuss custom design options.