1.02 Ct. Peridot from Pakistan

This exquisite transparent 1.02 carat round yellowish green peridot carries with it the quiet dignity of an ancient gem, a stone that has been treasured since antiquity for its fresh verdant glow. Cut to a mixed brilliant, measuring 6.03 x 6.04 x 4.15 mm, it presents a lively, balanced pavilion and crown that maximize light return, its excellent polish creating mirror like facets that dance under any light. Evaluated at eye level and graded very very slightly included, this gem retains exceptional clarity to the naked eye, making its medium intense color appear clean and pure. Sourced from Pakistan, and untreated with no enhancement, this peridot embodies natural legacy and enduring quality, a piece that will carry its provenance and story through generations. The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this thoughtfully cut example, which honors the traditions of classical gem cutting while offering a modern, wearable brilliance.

When comparing reflective qualities within its category, this peridot reveals strengths that set it apart, its refractive character favoring bright, steady brilliance rather than scatter of fire, which makes it different from high dispersion stones such as demantoid garnet that flash with intense spectral fire, or tsavorite garnet that often offers deeper saturation and lively sparkle. Compared to emeralds, which are often treasured for depth of color but frequently show inclusions that soften light return, this peridot offers clearer transparency and a more consistent, lively reflection. Against tourmaline variants, the peridot tends to show a crisp, lemon to lime green reflection, with less pleochroism yet a cheerful clarity that reads well in both daylight and incandescent light. It is also distinct from opals, including Fire Opal, which rely on play of color and internal flashes rather than faceted brilliance, and from stones exhibiting aventurescence, since peridot’s appeal is in its clean, glass like shine, and precise scintillation from facet junctions. For those who cherish classical beauty and the sense of lineage in a gem, this Pakistan peridot offers a timeless balance of history, clarity, and reflective grace, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company for collectors and designers who seek legacy in every facet.