2.18 Ct. Peridot from Pakistan

This transparent 2.18 carat round green peridot presents a clean and lively appearance, measuring 8.21 x 8.19 x 5.50 mm. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, the pavilion and crown faceting are arranged to optimize light return while preserving the gems inherent color, producing crisp flashes and a balanced scintillation under varied lighting. The clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating only minimal internal characteristics that do not materially affect the stones transparency or visual appeal. Color intensity is described as medium intense, yielding a vivid olive to lime green that reads evenly across the table and facets, and the polish has been assessed as excellent, resulting in smooth facet junctions and bright reflective surfaces. This peridot is natural with no enhancement recorded, and the documented origin is Pakistan, a source known for fine quality material featuring clear tone and good saturation.

From a practical and gemological perspective this peridot is well suited for a range of fine jewelry applications, including rings, pendants, and earrings, where its size and cut will provide noticeable presence without overwhelming a design. At a Mohs hardness around 6.5 to 7, peridot is moderately durable, and while surface abrasion and sharp impacts should be avoided, everyday wear in protective settings is common with routine care. Cleaning is best done with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemicals and ultrasonic or steam treatments that can risk damage to internal features. The mixed brilliant cut in this specimen balances optical performance with carat retention, making it an efficient choice for settings that emphasize both sparkle and proportion. Given the excellent polish and eye level clarity, the stone is particularly well suited to designs that showcase the table and crown facets, where light performance will be most appreciated.

Metaphysically peridot has a long history of association with renewal, emotional balance, and the heart center. Practitioners and collectors often regard green peridot as supportive for releasing old patterns of resentment and for opening one to forgiveness and compassion, making it a common choice for work related to relationship healing and emotional resilience. It is also associated with abundance and manifestation, with the green color symbolically linked to growth and prosperity, and some users find it helpful for aligning intentions related to personal growth and financial clarity. In energetic traditions peridot is said to clear negative energies, to promote restful sleep when placed near a bedside, and to encourage openness to new opportunities. These attributes are matters of belief and personal experience rather than empirically validated effects, and individual responses to stones vary, but this peridot offers the classic tonal and clarity characteristics that many associate with these supportive qualities.

For reference on opal types, the Fire Opal is a distinct opal variety characterized by warm body colors that range from yellow through orange to red, often transparent to translucent, and sometimes showing internal play of color. Fire Opals are valued for their warm tonal presence and clarity when free of significant inclusions, and they are treated as a separate gem category from silicate minerals like peridot. The Natural Gemstone Company provides clear documentation and provenance for each stone we list, and this peridot from Pakistan is presented unenhanced with full gemological description available upon request. If you would like additional measurements, facet diagrams, or personalised guidance on setting and care, The Natural Gemstone Company can assist with technical information and high resolution imagery to support your selection.