1.99 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Burma (Myanmar)

Beneath the forested hills of Burma Myanmar a quiet story began before this heart shaped peridot ever met a jeweler s hand. Centuries of geological patience and volcanic processes coaxed oxygen and iron into a crystalline dance that produced this intense lime green gem. Miners working in small scale operations passed stones by candlelight and daylight alike, selecting crystals that sang with clarity and color. When The Natural Gemstone Company first saw this rough crystal it was the brightness of its green that stopped us, an immediate promise of warmth and radiance. From those remote pockets of earth the gem traveled by careful hands to skilled cutters who read every natural plane and inclusion as part of the stone s personality. The journey from raw mineral to a polished heart took time, respect, and an eye for balance, and every step was guided by the desire to present the peridot as it naturally wished to be seen, without enhancement, without alteration, just the honest light of a 1.99 carat gem waiting to become jewelry.

The cutting suite shaped this gem into a 1.99 carat heart, measuring 7.49 by 7.86 by 4.17 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut that balances a brilliant crown with a step style pavilion to maximize fire and depth. The cutter positioned facets to emphasize the intense color intensity and to make the most of the gem s transparency and excellent polish. Its clarity is graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a characteristic that gives the peridot a natural identity and a touch of story under magnification, while remaining eye clean and lively to everyday view. No enhancement was applied, so what you see is pure Burmese peridot in its original state, a fact we at The Natural Gemstone Company take pride in sharing. As a heart shape, the gem carries emotion as well as optical performance, each facet echoing light back like a message folded and sealed in green.

When set in jewelry the lime green hue of this peridot speaks a universal language, and its effect changes with the skin tones it encounters. On fair skin the vivid green creates a radiant contrast, brightening the complexion and bringing a fresh, youthful glow. The cool clarity of the gem makes pale skin appear luminous, as if the peridot captures morning light and returns it with a gentle warmth. On warm fair and ivory tones the green leans into subtle apple and lime highlights, pairing beautifully with yellow gold mounts which accentuate the gem s citrus glow, offering a sunny, vintage mood. On medium and olive skin tones the peridot harmonizes with natural undertones, enhancing the golden and green aspects of the complexion for a sophisticated, organic look. Olive skin allows the peridot to sing in richer registers, the stone s intensity becoming part of an earthy palette that reads both modern and timeless.

For deeper and darker skin tones this Burmese peridot performs with undeniable elegance, its lime green clarity providing a striking, luminous contrast that is both bold and refined. Against ebony and deep brown complexions the gem pops with jewel like intensity, the heart shape serving as a focal point that captivates and flatters. White gold and platinum settings lend a contemporary clarity that lets the peridot s green shine, while rose gold wraps the color with a soft warmth that creates a romantic, flattering glow across many skin tones. Sterling silver can be an excellent choice for a casual or artisan aesthetic, letting the peridot retain a playful brightness. Because the stone is transparent and cut with a mixed brilliant style each change in angle and light yields different flashes of lemon, grass, and olive green, making it a versatile companion to a variety of metals and designs.

This peridot is more than measurements and grades, it is a companion for meaningful jewelry. Imagine a close set solitaire on a delicate band, the 1.99 carat heart suspended as an emblem of love. Picture a pendant cradled in a bezel that allows light to travel through the depths of its 4.17 millimeter pavilion, or a pair of drop earrings that capture and release light with every gesture. Caring for the gem is straightforward, its natural origin and lack of enhancement meaning gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush will preserve its polish and color. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the history and honesty of this gem, we can advise on settings that best complement your skin tone and style, and we will ensure that the peridot s journey from Burmese earth to wearable art continues under the care of artisans who value patience and skill. This heart shaped peridot arrives full of story, ready to become part of your story, a bright green testament to nature s generosity and human craftsmanship.