1.37 Ct. Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One exquisite and beautifully transparent 1.37 carat oval peridot awaits the discerning collector, a gem that speaks to both refined taste and a love of rare natural treasures. Hand chosen by the experts at The Natural Gemstone Company, this stone measures 8.07 by 6.03 by 4.25 mm, and presents a generous face up that is ready to become the focal point of an intimate ring or a striking pendant. The checkerboard cut gives the stone a lively, patterned table that dances with scintillation and light, while the polish is excellent, allowing every facet to return light with clean, bright flashes. The peridot displays a medium intense green, a shade that is both vibrant and sophisticated, and its clarity is described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, offering an exceptionally clean look without appearing clinical. For full transparency the gem has been heat treated to enhance its tone, and its origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a provenance that connects it to centuries of gem cutting and trade.

The unique checkerboard cut of this oval peridot is more than an aesthetic choice, it is an artisan decision that amplifies the stone’s intrinsic beauty, shaping the way color and brilliance travel across the surface. Under different lighting the facets of this peridot reveal subtle variations in green, hints of golden lime and fresh leaf tones that create depth and dimension, and these shifts reward repeated viewing. At 1.37 carats the gem balances presence with wearability, providing enough substance to be noticed, while remaining elegantly proportioned for everyday luxury. The excellent polish and careful faceting work together to present a gem that sits cleanly in a setting, hugging light and sending it back with a lively temperament. The very very slightly included clarity at eye level means the stone reads as clean to the watcher, yet retains the character of a natural material, a quality prized by collectors who prefer authenticity over synthetic perfection.

Peridot carries a storied heritage that spans ancient civilizations and devotional objects, and this particular example from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, carries echoes of that lineage. Historically cherished by cultures around the Mediterranean and beyond, peridot was treasured for its lively verdant hue, and often used in talismans and sacred jewelry to symbolize renewal and protection. In regions famous for their gem trades, such as Sri Lanka, peridot has been part of local craft traditions for generations, cut and set by artisans whose families have refined the work across decades. By choosing this peridot you are participating in a continuum of appreciation that blends historic reverence with contemporary design, carrying forward the same sense of meaning that drove collectors and pious patrons to prize these stones in earlier eras. The provenance from Ceylon adds a narrative of island gem culture, where skilled cutters and traders have brought rare stones to the world for centuries.

Owning this peridot from The Natural Gemstone Company is an opportunity to claim a piece of rarity that has been thoughtfully prepared and fully disclosed, a gem that will belong to only a select few. We present this stone as a limited offering, suitable for bespoke commissions or as a singular statement in a classic setting, and our team can advise on mounting options that respect the stone’s dimensions and showcase its checkerboard table to best effect. The enhancement has been clearly noted as heat treated, and our procurement practices favor ethical sourcing and careful stewardship of origin information, allowing collectors to acquire beauty with confidence. If you seek a gem that combines museum worthy heritage, island provenance, and the lively modern appeal of a medium intense green peridot with excellent polish, this 1.37 carat oval is an exceptional choice, and we invite you to contact The Natural Gemstone Company to reserve this rare treasure and begin the conversation about its perfect setting.