2.26 Ct. Peridot from Burma (Myanmar)

Imagine holding a gem that feels like sunlight distilled into green, a treasure that seems to hum with memories yet to be made, a stone that will turn the simplest moment into a celebration. This beautiful transparent 2.26 carat cushion shape green peridot invites that feeling, with exact dimensions of 9.77 x 7.36 x 4.62 mm that give it a presence substantial enough to be noticed, yet refined enough to sit gracefully in any setting. The checkerboard cut across its crown turns each glance into a shifting mosaic of light, while the medium intense color intensity offers a lively, verdant green that dances between fresh spring leaves and a deep summer meadow. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is described as very very slightly included, a testament to its exceptional transparency, and the excellent polish ensures every facet sings when caught by light. This gem has been heat treated to gently enhance its beauty, and it comes from the storied mines of Burma, Myanmar, a source known to yield peridot with especially pure and vivid hues. At The Natural Gemstone Company we cherish stones that carry both visual allure and an emotional story, and this peridot is a perfect ambassador for moments you want to remember forever.

Close your eyes and picture the way the checkerboard facets scatter light into a thousand tiny mirrors, each one creating a flicker that makes the green glow from within. The cushion shape offers rounded elegance while the precise facet pattern adds modern brilliance, so when set it will flatter the hand, the neckline, or the ear with equal grace. Because the gem is transparent and very very slightly included, light passes through with remarkable clarity, giving depth to every tone of green it displays. At 2.26 carats it has enough weight to create a substantial focal point without overpowering a delicate design, making it ideal for an intimate engagement ring that feels personal and alive, or for a pendant that rests like a secret heart against the skin. The excellent polish means the surface is smooth and mirrorlike, amplifying the checkerboard play and ensuring that every sweep of movement turns heads. When you imagine giving this peridot to someone you love, you imagine their face lighting up, you imagine the way it will catch the light at anniversaries and quiet dinners, and you imagine the stone growing with their stories, becoming inseparable from those memories.

Durability is always a practical part of beauty, and this peridot stands ready to be worn and adored with mindful care. Peridot rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which places it below corundum varieties like sapphire and ruby, and far below diamond, but above many softer gems and organic materials. To put that in context, diamond is 10 on the Mohs scale, sapphire and ruby are 9, topaz is about 8, and quartz is around 7. This means your peridot is tough enough for everyday enjoyment when it is set thoughtfully, yet it is more susceptible to scratches from harder materials and to sharp knocks than gems with higher ratings. For longevity and peace of mind choose protective settings such as a bezel or a halo design that shelters the girdle and corners, and avoid exposing the stone to abrasive materials. For cleaning we recommend gentle warm soapy water and a soft brush, and we advise against steam and ultrasonic cleaning methods that can stress stones with internal features or treatments. With careful setting choices and considerate handling this Burmese peridot will remain luminous and joyful for years, a companion to daily life as well as special occasions.

There is something deeply romantic about a gem that carries the geography of its origin in its color and character, and this peridot from Burma, Myanmar is no exception. Burmese stones often have a clarity and tone that feel alive and pure, and this specimen has been heat treated by experienced lapidaries to bring forth its medium intense green without obscuring its natural charm. At The Natural Gemstone Company we evaluate each gem carefully, noting clarity as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and confirming the excellent polish and checkerboard cut that make this cushion peridot truly sing. Picture this gem set in warm yellow gold to amplify its sunlit green, or in cool platinum for a modern contrast that lets the color speak plainly and powerfully. Whether you choose it as a gift to mark a milestone, as an engagement gem that celebrates a love both fresh and enduring, or as a personal indulgence that brightens ordinary days, this peridot promises to carry emotion with every wear. Let us help you design the setting that protects and showcases this stone, so that every moment it shares with you becomes part of a lasting story.