1.51 Ct. Yellowish Green Peridot from Burma (Myanmar)

From the slow, patient heat of the earth a crystal is born, a bright spark of green that will travel continents and hands before it becomes an object of beauty. This peridot began its life deep within the geological folds of Burma, grown over millennia as droplets of olivine coalesced and cooled into a transparent cushion of yellowish green. Miners discovered rough fragments in the host rock, and each piece told a story of pressure and time, of mineral veins and shifting plates. Our cutters at The Natural Gemstone Company trace that story with reverence, honoring the stone that arrives with its vivid color intensity intact, and with the very slightly included character that proves its natural origin when evaluated at eye level. There is a human and geological lineage here, a chain that connects you to the mountain and to generations of hands that brought this peridot from its bedrock home into a form that will live on the finger, the neck, or the wrist.

In the cutting studio the rough was transformed into a precise cushion shape, a balanced outline that measures seven point zero one by six point nine six by four point four five millimeters, and weighs one point five one carats. The cutter chose a fantasy cut, three dimensional in concept, to celebrate the stone s inner motion. This faceted style draws light into chambers of brilliance, creating an internal play of rays that seem to bloom from the center outward. The polish is excellent, the facets crisp, and the clarity grade of very slightly included gives the peridot its authenticity and character without distracting from its transparent clarity. There is no enhancement to alter its hue. What you see is the original green as it arrived from Burma, refined by skill and imagination into a gemstone that balances technical precision with organic life. When you set the stone into metal, the fantasia of light that the cut produces will make it appear alive, changing subtly with every tilt and every shift in daylight.

Imagine this peridot as the heart of a custom piece paired with complementary gemstones that amplify its narrative. Set in yellow gold, the yellow undertones of the gold will warm the peridot s yellowish green into a glowing, sunlit center, while a halo of white diamonds will contrast and heighten its vividness, adding scintillation around the central bloom. For a dramatic color dialogue consider deep blue sapphires flanking the peridot, their cool depth providing a classical contrast that pushes the peridot s green to a brighter, fresher note. For an embrace of warmth and richness, small pink sapphires or morganites will sing with the peridot, their rose tones softening and romanticizing the green, while champagne diamonds or cognac colored spinels will create an autumnal palette that feels luxurious and deliberate. If you prefer an intense complementary pop, ruby or garnet side stones will form a green and red conversation that is bold and eye catching, recalling ancient jewelry pairings where contrast signified power and taste.

In bespoke jewelry the metal, setting, and stone partners tell the final chapters of the peridot s journey. A bezel setting emphasizes the cushion silhouette and protects the stone for daily wear, ideal for a pendant or a ring for an active life. A four prong minimal setting lets the fantasy cut breathe, maximizing light entry and exit, perfect for a solitaire that wants to glow without distraction. For a vintage inspired piece consider tapered baguette diamonds on either side, or carved gold leaves that echo the stone s botanical green in a nature themed ring or brooch. For those commissioning an heirloom piece, we at The Natural Gemstone Company can propose combinations and sketches that honor this peridot s Burmese origin, its one point five one carat weight, its lively facets, and its untreated authenticity. Care is simple, regular gentle cleaning with warm water and mild soap, avoidance of harsh chemicals and extreme heat, and periodic professional inspection of the setting. This peridot has passed from ancient geology into refined artistry, ready to begin a new life as your personal emblem, a green pulse of the earth that carries a clear provenance and a crafted soul. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to explore a custom design that will let this gemstone continue its story upon you.