1.23 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Pakistan

Long before human hands shaped gold or set gemstones into rings, this peridot began its story deep within the Earth, formed millions of years ago in the slow, intense crucible of the mantle where olivine crystals grow under heat and pressure. Over geological epochs, pockets of molten rock carried that green mineral upward, entraining the crystals in basaltic flows and tectonic uplift that finally exposed them to the light of day. In what is now Pakistan, ancient volcanic and mountain building forces brought this particular crystal closer to the surface, where time and the patient work of miners revealed a clear, lime green gem, pure and unaltered. The Natural Gemstone Company honors that passage through time by presenting this peridot as a direct link to Earths deep past, a luminous fragment of ancient geology preserved with no enhancement, offering a tactile memory of the forces that shaped continents and cultures.

This transparent cushion shape peridot weighs 1.23 carat, and measures 6.06 by 6.02 by 4.45 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize fire and scintillation while retaining a classic silhouette that suits heirloom and modern settings alike. Its clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which lends authenticity and a whisper of natural character without compromising brilliance. The medium color intensity and excellent polish deliver a lively, even lime green that plays with light across each facet, making this gem a confident centerpiece or a cherished addition to a family collection. When you choose this peridot from The Natural Gemstone Company, you are choosing more than a stone, you are choosing continuity, a story of deep time translated into a wearable object that will carry its history forward. For lovers of tradition and legacy, this gem invites a quiet reverence, ready to be set and passed down, a steady emblem of nature, craft, and the enduring allure of gemstones formed before history began.