1.16 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Pakistan

Born deep in the rugged valleys of northern Pakistan, this lime green peridot began as a shard of earth and light, carried from ancient volcanic rock to daylight by hands who know the land, the seasons, and the patient work of discovery. Miners in small communities coaxed this crystal from the earth, and its transparent heart was chosen for its clarity and soul, a one point one six carat cushion shaped gem that measures six point two two by six point one nine by four point three four millimeters, medium in color intensity, free of enhancement, with a clarity grade described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. Our cutters at The Natural Gemstone Company treated it with care and respect, shaping its checkerboard cut to maximize breath and fire, polishing every facet to an excellent finish so that each plane reflects and returns light like the memory of the rock from which it came. The journey from Pakistani mine to finished jewel is a story of tradition and craft, and it is written into the stone itself, in the way green light gathers in its heart, and in the subtle internal features that prove its natural origin.

When set into jewelry, this lime green peridot becomes a companion to the wearer, and its color harmonizes with a wide range of skin tones in different ways. On fair skin it introduces a fresh warm contrast that brightens the complexion, offering a lively glow that feels youthful and clean. On medium skin tones it blends with natural warmth to produce a sunlit harmony that enhances brown and golden undertones, making settings in yellow gold or rose gold feel particularly elegant. On olive complexions the gem echoes innate green undertones, intensifying natural depth and creating a seamless, organic look, while on deeper skin tones the vivid lime green becomes striking and luminous, popping with confident contrast that reads as bold and joyous. The cushion shape and checkerboard facets scatter light broadly, so whether the stone is set in a delicate ring, a pendant that sits close to the skin, or a statement piece that catches movement, it will reflect and complement the wearer in motion. For those who seek a gemstone with a true story, and with the provenance and workmanship to match, this peridot is a living link to its origin, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company with full respect for its natural journey and with a design eye toward how it will enhance the person who wears it.