1.00 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This listing presents one transparent peridot, weight 1.00 carat, round shape, with exact dimensions 6.07 x 6.02 x 4.32 mm. The gem is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, offering a balance of scintillation and broad flash through its crown and pavilion faceting. Color is a vivid lime green, consistently saturated through the stone with excellent transparency and brightness. Clarity is graded as eye clean when evaluated at normal viewing distance, and the surface shows an excellent polish with crisp facet junctions and minimal facet abrasion. There has been no enhancement to this material, and the origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source known for producing peridot with lively color and good clarity. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem as a natural, untouched specimen, suitable for a broad range of jewelry applications.

Optical and material attributes make this peridot particularly adaptable to varied design directions. The mixed brilliant cut creates a large table and a faceted crown that return light effectively, making the stone well suited to solitaire mounts where maximum light return is a priority. At the same time the depth and pavilion design support strong internal brilliance, which enhances the perceptual size of the gem and makes it an appealing center for halo styles. Eye clean clarity at one carat allows for open settings such as four or six prongs without visual distractions from internal features, while the vivid lime green color offers strong contrast against both warm and cool precious metals. The excellent polish contributes to lively surface reflection, which is advantageous for designs that expose the gem on multiple planes, such as tension settings or low profile bezel mounts with exposed crowns.

Practical setting recommendations are guided by the gem dimensions and proportions. With a diameter near six millimeters and a depth of approximately four and a third millimeters, traditional prong settings will secure the stone while preserving light performance, and a four prong head with tapered prongs is commonly used to minimize metal obstruction on a round mixed brilliant. A bezel setting will provide greater physical protection, and the shallow pavilion can be accommodated with a minimal bezel lip to avoid reducing visual depth. Halo settings benefit from the peridot s vivid color, as white diamonds or small accent sapphires can outline the round form and increase perceived diameter. Three stone rings with side stones of trapeze cut diamonds or matching green stones will frame the peridot without overpowering its color, while pendant designs can utilize the stone as a focal suspended gem in a simple bail or as part of a clustered motif. For earrings, the size and cut are suitable for single stud settings, or for drop designs paired with accent stones where matching pairs are fabricated from matched material.

Material and wear considerations inform the choice of metal and setting technique. Peridot has moderate hardness, and while it polishes to a high luster and handles day to day wear in rings and pendants, it benefits from protective mounting if worn daily. Warm metals such as yellow gold or rose gold tend to complement the lime green hue and can intensify its warmth, whereas white gold and platinum offer a modern contrast that emphasizes the gem s brightness and freshness. When setting this stone for rings intended for frequent wear, a bezel or low profile prong configuration is recommended to reduce the risk of edge chips. The gem s mixed brilliant faceting returns light from the crown, so positioning the table to remain visible in the finished design will maximize visual impact. Laboratory or bench adjustments such as slight retipping of prongs, secure seat milling for bezels, and custom bushing work are standard procedures we employ to ensure the gem is both secure and presented optimally.

Customization services for this peridot are available through The Natural Gemstone Company, and we can accommodate a range of bespoke requirements. Options include custom mounting in precious metals, collaboration with designers for signature pieces, selection of accent stones to complement the lime green tone, and advice on ring shank profiles and prong styles to balance aesthetics with durability. If a recut or alternative facet plan is requested, our cutting partners can evaluate the stone and provide a written assessment of yield and tradeoffs between weight retention and visual performance. Documentation regarding origin and the no enhancement status is provided on request, and high resolution images and measured drawings can be supplied to support design planning. For clients specifying settings for frequent use, we advise discussing protective design elements and maintenance recommendations at the commissioning stage, so that the final piece reflects both the gem s natural beauty and the intended lifestyle of the wearer.