2.31 Ct. Peridot from Burma (Myanmar)

This 2.31 carat yellowish green peridot from Burma Myanmar, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, is a standout example of how cut quality and material characteristics combine to produce exceptional light performance. The emerald cut, with its stepped facets and broad table, gives this gem a refined hall of mirrors effect that emphasizes clarity and color rather than the small flashes typical of brilliant cuts. At face up dimensions of 9.09 x 7.07 x 4.38 mm, the proportions are balanced to deliver a generous surface area that catches light smoothly, while the medium intense color intensity reads as a lively yellowish green that plays warmly across the facets. The clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and because the stone is transparent and eye clean for most viewers, the inclusions do not interrupt the clean reflective planes that an emerald cut accentuates. With an excellent polish and a stable heat treatment enhancement applied to refine its tone, this peridot presents crisp facet junctions and mirror like returns that few peridots in this size and cut achieve.

Compared to other peridots on the market, this Burmese gem stands apart for its combination of cut precision and polished finish. Many peridots are cut to maximize carat weight or to favor intense faceting, which can sometimes lead to windowing or muted depth of color in larger stones. The emerald cut on this piece, executed with excellent polish, intentionally prioritizes broad reflective planes that produce broad flashes of light and a sophisticated sheen. Where more heavily faceted peridots send out rapid scintillation, this stone gives a steadier, more elegant reflection that suits classic jewelry designs and high end settings. The medium intense yellowish green hue also distinguishes it from paler stones that appear washed out under strong light, and from overly dark examples that lose their liveliness. In short, for buyers who want a peridot that reads both bright and refined, this gem offers a superior balance of face up color and reflective presence when compared to the typical market offerings.

When compared to other green gemstones in its category, such as emerald, green tourmaline, and tsavorite garnet, this Burmese peridot demonstrates unique reflective qualities that will influence design and wearing experience. Emeralds typically exhibit a deep lush green but often come heavily included and are commonly oiled to improve clarity, which tends to soften their reflective returns into a velvety glow rather than sharp mirror reflections. Green tourmaline can show stronger pleochroism and a cooler green that shifts in different orientations, producing lively color change but less of the even hall of mirrors provided by an emerald cut peridot. Tsavorite garnet tends to have higher refractive index and intense brilliance in brilliant cuts, offering more sparkling scintillation than a step cut gem. Our 2.31 carat peridot therefore occupies a distinctive niche, combining the warm yellowish green tones that enrich reflections with a cut that favors broad luminous planes, so the gem reads as both radiant and composed, an effect that is difficult to replicate with other green gems without changing the cut or sacrificing color.

From a practical perspective for designers and collectors, this peridot from Burma Myanmar is an exceptional choice when seeking reflective performance that balances elegance and presence. The dimensions 9.09 x 7.07 x 4.38 mm and the 2.31 carat weight make it versatile for center stone settings in rings and pendants, where the emerald cut will project a refined pattern of light that flatters both gemstones and metalwork. Heat treatment is a standard enhancement that stabilizes color in peridot and is disclosed here for full transparency, while the excellent polish ensures that reflective returns are maximized right out of the box. The Natural Gemstone Company takes pride in sourcing material where origin and treatment are clearly documented, and Burmese peridot is admired for its clarity and appealing yellowish green palette. For anyone comparing green gemstones for reflective qualities and overall value, this peridot offers a compelling alternative to both heavily included emeralds and hyper brilliant garnets, delivering a harmonious mix of clarity, color, and cut that reads beautifully under varied lighting conditions.