1.95 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Pakistan

This listing from The Natural Gemstone Company presents one transparent 1.95 carat oval peridot, with exact dimensions of 9.24 by 7.01 by 4.43 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style, graded as slightly included at eye level, showing intense color intensity, and finished with excellent polish. The gem is of Pakistan origin and has received no enhancement. For the educated buyer, these specific attributes are important because they combine to determine both aesthetic performance and market value. Carat weight and dimensions place this stone in a size range that is versatile for fine jewelry, while the mixed brilliant cut is chosen to balance flash and color delivery. The slightly included clarity grade means that under normal viewing the stone shows modest natural features that authenticate it as a natural peridot, without significant detriment to brilliance or light return. Excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and maximum scintillation, which is especially valuable when paired with the intense lime green hue this specimen exhibits.

Color is the most decisive quality factor for peridot, and this piece displays a vivid lime green hue with a bright, moderately light to medium tone and high saturation. The green in peridot derives from iron in the olivine crystal structure, and the concentration of iron controls the exact hue and depth. Compared with classic Zabargad Island peridot that often carries a deeper olive green with a golden overtone, this Pakistani stone is brighter and cleaner in its lime spectrum, showing less of the brownish or golden bias. Versus San Carlos Arizona peridot which is widely available and can range from yellowish green to olive green, San Carlos stones frequently sit a bit darker or more earthy in tone. Pakistani peridot of the type we offer tends to be more vivid and closer to a pure lime green, which is highly sought after by collectors who prefer lively, saturated greens that read as fresh and luminous in daylight.

When set next to other notable peridot sources such as Tanzania and China, the Pakistan stone holds its own for saturation and clarity. Tanzanian material can sometimes present strong green but with a slightly bluer tilt or with more variable clarity, while Chinese peridot often occurs in commercial sizes and can carry a range of tones from yellowish green to deeper olive. The specimen here is notable because it combines intense color intensity with a transparency that displays the mixed brilliant cutting style to good effect. The mixed brilliant approach places brilliant facets on the crown and a combination of step or modified facets on the pavilion, a design that both maximizes scintillation and preserves depth of color. For buyers who value cutting technique as much as material origin, this balance of cut, color, and polish is a mark of quality and thoughtful finishing by experienced lapidaries.

Beyond peridot to other green gem species, the lime green hue and medium tone of this stone offer a distinct niche. Emeralds display a bluish green that is typically deeper and more saturated with characteristic inclusions and often require treatments, making them a different market segment entirely. Tsavorite garnet shows intense pure green with high refractive brilliance and typically a darker tone, while green tourmaline can range from light to very deep greens and often shows pleochroism and strong saturation. The peridot we offer is lighter and more yellow shifted than these other greens, which gives it a lively and sunny appearance that reads well in both day and artificial light. Its relative hardness and stability are suitable for everyday wear in rings and pendants if set with appropriate protection, and the lack of enhancement further appeals to buyers seeking natural, untreated gemstones.

For the discerning purchaser who places value on provenance, cut, and optical performance, this Pakistani peridot is an attractive choice. The combination of a near two carat weight, precise dimensions, mixed brilliant cut, slightly included clarity at eye level, intense lime green color, excellent polish, and natural origin without enhancement makes it a gemstone that is both collectible and practical for high quality jewelry. The Natural Gemstone Company emphasizes accurate grading and transparent sourcing, and this peridot exemplifies the company approach by offering a gem with clear documentation of its attributes. Whether purchased as an investment grade specimen or set into a bespoke piece, this peridot represents a compelling balance of rarity, color quality, and lapidary craftsmanship that will satisfy knowledgeable clients who appreciate natural, vibrant gemstones.