1.40 Ct. Peridot from Pakistan

From the ancient, wind carved slopes of northern Pakistan, where veins of peridot are born deep within mantle rock and brought to the surface by the slow upheaval of the earth, comes a gem whose journey reads like a chronicle of time and craft. This one point four zero carat cushion shaped peridot began as a fragment of molten history, cooling and crystallizing over eons, capturing within its form a pure, yellowish green hue that speaks of sunlight filtered through new leaves. Miners working in remote valleys hand select each promising rough, guided by knowledge passed down through generations, and this particular crystal was chosen for its combination of color saturation and structural purity. The Natural Gemstone Company takes pride in tracing each stone back to its origin, and in this case we celebrate the Pakistan provenance, a source known for producing peridots with remarkable intensity and natural vibrancy, stones that have long been prized in regional traditions and admired by connoisseurs worldwide.

The cutter who shaped this peridot approached the rough with both a scientific eye and an artist heart, choosing a cushion shape with a mixed brilliant cut to maximize the gem s innate fire and depth. The mixed brilliant arrangement of facets balances the softer, rounded silhouette of the cushion form with the scintillating geometry of brilliant style facets, creating a gem that breathes with light from every angle. At a precision minded 6.85 by 6.22 by 4.43 millimeters, the dimensions were carefully planned to preserve weight while opening up enough surface area for the pavilion and crown facets to play together. The result is exceptional brilliance, a lively internal conversation of flashes and scintillation that makes this peridot a natural centerpiece for any collection. With an excellent polish that gives each facet a mirror like finish, light is returned to the eye with clarity and snap, enhancing the intense color intensity that first drew the cutter s attention.

Clarity is a critical chapter in the life of every gemstone, and this peridot reads well under inspection, carrying a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. The inclusions are discreet, part of the specimen s natural signature rather than flaws, and they sit as quiet reminders of the stone s geological origin, little narratives of the environment in which the crystal formed. Because there is no enhancement applied, the color and clarity are wholly natural, an honest expression of earth and time that collectors value highly. The absence of treatments means that the intense yellowish green you see is the same intensity that attracted miners and cutters before the gem ever reached its faceted form. For those who appreciate purity of origin, this untreated peridot from Pakistan offers a direct, unaltered connection to its birthplace and to the processes that crafted it long before human hands intervened.

Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this 1.40 carat cushion peridot is a gem that tells a complete story, from subterranean formation to skilled extraction, from patient cutting to the final polish that allows its brilliance to sing. It invites a variety of settings, from a solitary bezel that highlights its soft cushion outline, to a halo that amplifies its light and color, or an artisan ring that lets the mixed brilliant cut reveal new fire with every movement. As a centerpiece it commands attention yet maintains an intimate elegance, suitable for collectors who seek provenance and collectors who seek beauty. When you hold it, you will feel the cool density of the stone, the precision of its facets, and the warmth of its color, a blend of geological time and human care. This peridot is more than a jewel, it is a narrative worn close to the skin, a link to distant mountains, to the hands that found and shaped it, and to The Natural Gemstone Company s commitment to bringing genuine, exceptional gemstones to those who appreciate their full story.