1.48 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Pakistan

If you have been searching for a single stone that resolves the tension between vivid color, clean transparency, and everyday elegance, this cushion shape peridot is made to satisfy that need. This gem weighs 1.48 carats, with dimensions of 6.96 by 6.92 by 4.28 millimeters, and presents a lively lime green that reads as intense and joyful while remaining refined. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, the facet arrangement balances scintillation and color saturation, and the excellent polish means each facet meets with mirror sharpness. At eye level the clarity is very very slightly included, which preserves the stone s visual purity while testifying to its natural origin. There have been no enhancements to this gem, and it originates from Pakistan, a source known for producing peridot with lively, true green tones. At The Natural Gemstone Company we understand the desire for a gemstone that is both rare and wearable, a stone that can anchor an engagement ring or stand alone as a collector s treasure, and this peridot answers that brief with immediacy.

When it comes to how this peridot reflects light, its performance is both distinctive and competitive within the family of green gemstones. Peridot naturally offers a bright, vitreous lustre that produces clean flashes of lively green when it is well cut, and the mixed brilliant faceting on this cushion shape has been executed to maximize return of light and create a steady, refreshing brilliance. Compared with other green stones in the market, this peridot presents a different kind of appeal. Compared with emerald, for example, it tends to offer more immediate sparkle and a clearer window into the stone because emeralds are frequently included and present a softer, velvety glow rather than direct brilliance. Compared with tsavorite garnet and demantoid garnet, which can show stronger dispersion and a deeper forest green, this peridot favors a cooler, lime tone and a more vivid green flash that reads brighter on the finger. Against green tourmaline and chrome diopside, the peridot s more transparent character and brilliant cut give it a livelier sparkle, while the slightly lower refractive qualities of peridot are compensated for by its intense color and crisp facet transitions, so the stone glows with internal light rather than relying on strong fire.

For those considering this gem for an engagement ring or a wearable heirloom, the practical qualities align with its aesthetic strengths. Peridot rates at approximately six and a half to seven on the Mohs hardness scale, so it is resilient enough for most jewelry uses, while benefiting from thoughtful design choices that protect the girdle and corners of a cushion cut. A protective bezel or a subtle halo can both enhance the apparent size and protect the stone from everyday knocks, while a prong setting that supports each rounded corner will preserve the cushion silhouette and allow light to enter freely. Metal choices can emphasize different aspects of the peridot s personality, yellow gold will warm the lime green and create a vintage friendly look, while white gold or platinum will make the color read cleaner and more contemporary. Because this stone is untreated, and exhibits excellent polish with very very slight inclusions visible only under magnification, it also holds appeal for collectors who value natural provenance and clean presentation.

When your search is about more than a pretty color, when you want a gem that will answer questions about authenticity, wearability, and presence, this 1.48 carat cushion peridot from Pakistan stands as a confident solution. The Natural Gemstone Company sources and presents stones with full attention to how they will perform in real life, and this peridot is an example of that standard. If you envision a ring that is bright, approachable, and unmistakably green, or if you are a collector seeking an untreated peridot with excellent cut and polish, this gem will meet the brief and then some. We are ready to assist with setting suggestions, metal pairings, and custom design options to make sure this peridot becomes the centerpiece you intend, and to provide detailed images and provenance details so your purchase is informed and satisfying.