2.10 Ct. Peridot from Pakistan

This peridot is a beautiful, transparent, 2.10 carat cushion shape gemstone, measuring 7.95 x 6.47 x 5.58 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut, intense color intensity, and an excellent polish. Its clarity is graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and it has received no enhancement, assuring you of a wholly natural gem. Originating from Pakistan, this peridot displays the characteristic rich green that collectors and connoisseurs seek, a color derived from iron in the crystal structure that produces lively, saturated green tones. The combination of size, strong color, and natural transparency places this stone in a category that appeals to educated buyers who value verifiable origin, honest grading, and an untreated gem that retains full material integrity.

The mixed brilliant cut on this cushion peridot is specifically chosen to enhance the stone’s inherent optical properties, balancing bright, scintillating facets on the crown with more structured facets on the pavilion to increase light return. On the crown, carefully arranged brilliant style facets break incoming light into a play of bright flashes, creating scintillation that animates the surface with each movement. The pavilion facets are cut to support multiple internal reflections, channeling light back through the table and crown in a way that strengthens apparent brightness and contrast. The cushion outline, with its gently softened corners and broad table, allows the intense green hue to present uniformly across the face up view, while the mixed facet architecture prevents light leakage that would otherwise dull color saturation. Excellent polish ensures that facet junctions remain crisp and that surface reflections are clean, which is critical because any microabrasions would scatter light and reduce perceived fire and brilliance. For peridot specifically, which has a modest dispersion relative to gemstones like diamond, a precision mixed brilliant cut maximizes scintillation and contrast, producing a lively appearance that compensates for lower spectral dispersion by emphasizing strong reflective return and depth of color.

For a discerning buyer evaluating value, this peridot combines several attributes that enhance both aesthetic appeal and collectible worth. The slightly included clarity grade, when assessed at eye level, indicates the presence of minor inclusions that are typical of natural peridot, and in many cases these features serve as indicators of authenticity and origin rather than detractors of beauty. The intense color intensity is a primary driver of desirability in peridot, and clarity and polish across a transparent crystal of this size support versatile use in high end jewelry. The dimensions yield a substantial face up presence for a 2.10 carat cushion, making the gem well suited for solitaire rings, pendant centerpieces, or bespoke designs that highlight the jewel’s color and internal play. From a practical perspective, peridot has a hardness in the range of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which means protective settings are recommended for everyday wear, and this stone is ideally set in designs that shield the girdle and corners while showcasing the crown and table. Because this peridot is untreated and its origin is documented as Pakistan, provenance adds to its appeal for collectors who prioritize natural material with verifiable sourcing. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the description and condition of this gemstone, and we can provide further details, high resolution imagery, and documentation to support authentication and to help you assess the piece for inclusion in a personal collection or fine jewelry commission.