1.45 Ct. Peridot from Pakistan

This specimen is a superb transparent peridot weighing 1.45 carats, presented in a balanced cushion shape with measurements of 6.38 by 6.35 by 4.48 millimeters. The stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style, combining brilliant facets on the crown with a modified pavilion array, yielding a refined interplay of scintillation and color saturation. The gem exhibits an intense yellowish green hue, with an evaluated clarity of very very slightly included at eye level. The polish is excellent, and no enhancement has been applied, confirming the stone as a natural, untreated peridot from Pakistan. The depth of the stone is 4.48 millimeters relative to the average of the length and width, resulting in a depth percent of 70.4 percent, a proportion that intentionally deepens face up color while maintaining lively light return. This combination of weight, dimension and cut is rare in peridot material of this quality, and it presents as a confident example of high caliber lapidary work.

The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to account for the optical constants of olivine, which for peridot generally fall between refractive indices of 1.65 and 1.69 and a birefringence in the region of 0.036 to 0.039. The crown displays a carefully proportioned table and kite facets that maximize forward brilliance, while the pavilion facets are arranged to control the path of light through the girdle to avoid windowing and to enhance color saturation. Facet junctions are crisp, and facet planning has taken into account facet orientation relative to the crystal axes to mitigate the visual effects of birefringence, producing a cohesive, single tone face up. The cushion outline retains slightly softened corners, a technical choice that increases stone stability in bezel or pronged settings and reduces the likelihood of corner chipping in daily wear applications, a practical consideration for collectors and jewelers alike.

Color and clarity are central to the value proposition of this peridot. The face up appearance is an intense yellowish green, where iron substitution in the olivine structure imparts a saturated, lively tone without crossing into brownish or olive secondary tones. Color intensity is concentrated by the slightly deeper pavilion proportions, a deliberate lapidary strategy to trade a modest reduction in maximum brilliance for richer saturation, particularly desirable in peridot where color is the primary aesthetic attribute. Clarity grading of very very slightly included at eye level indicates that any natural inclusions are minimal, typically confined to minute crystal cavities or healed fissures at facet junctions that do not interfere with transparency or light performance. The absence of enhancement is a critical element for both aesthetic authenticity and long term value, as untreated peridot retains collector preference and market stability compared to heat treated or irradiated stones.

Owning this peridot from The Natural Gemstone Company represents an investment in both beauty and craftsmanship, as well as in a documented supply chain provenance from Pakistan, known for producing vivid, gem quality peridot. The combination of a precise mixed brilliant cut, intentional proportioning to enhance color, excellent polish and natural clarity creates a gem that functions equally well as a focal element in high end jewelry and as a collectible specimen for connoisseurs. From a practical perspective, customers should note that peridot has a Mohs hardness of approximately 6.5 to 7 and a specific gravity near 3.34, parameters that inform both setting choices and care recommendations to preserve the stone over time. For the discerning buyer seeking a peridot that is both technically refined and visually compelling, this 1.45 carat cushion shape yellowish green gem exemplifies the intersection of gemological quality and artisanal execution, and The Natural Gemstone Company is pleased to offer further details on lapidary provenance, setting suggestions and bespoke mounting options.