2.70 Ct. Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Peridot is a gem whose story travels through millennia, from ancient island mines in the Red Sea to the crown jewels of empires, and this green gem continues to embody a quiet, enduring elegance. The natural, luminous green of peridot has been prized by cultures that valued both beauty and symbolic meaning, and it is a stone that carries with it a sense of lineage and continuity. In the language of gemstones, pieces that recall this long history speak to those who treasure tradition, and the bright, poised color of peridot evokes sunlit gardens and classical settings that never feel dated. The Natural Gemstone Company honors that legacy by presenting gemstones that reflect both the ancient origins of their formation and the modern standards of cutting and polish that allow each gem to show its best face.

This particular gem is a transparent, oval shaped green peridot weighing 2.70 carats, with dimensions of 10.05 x 8.00 x 5.14 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance sparkle and depth. Its clarity is described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a quality that allows the gem to remain visually clean while retaining character that speaks to its natural origin. The color intensity is intense, a vital attribute for peridot that brings forward the gem beyond mere green, toward the glowing, lively hue collectors seek. The polish is excellent, and the cut proportions have been executed to maximize light return and scintillation across the table and crown. Enhancement is limited to heat treated, a widely accepted and stable process to optimize color and clarity, and the stone traces its origin to Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing gemstones with fine color and desirable material qualities.

The weight of 2.70 carats is central to the significance of this gem, and it is this single characteristic that elevates rarity and value in a meaningful way. In peridot, as with many gemstones, larger sizes of fine color and clarity are less common, and each additional fraction of a carat represents a greater likelihood that internal characteristics, color zoning, or poor cutting will appear. To find a peridot that combines nearly three carats of transparent material, intense color, very slight inclusions at eye level, and an excellent mixed brilliant cut is to encounter a gem that stands apart from more common, smaller material. The presence of weight gives the gem physical presence on the hand, lending authority to a ring or pendant, and it magnifies the visual impression of its vivid green, creating fields of color and flashes of brilliance that smaller stones simply cannot provide. For collectors and connoisseurs who understand that carat weight is not merely a number but a measure of scarcity, this peridot represents an opportunity to acquire a gem whose bulk and balance contribute directly to its long term desirability.

Owning a gem such as this is a statement about values that transcend fashion, a preference for heirloom quality pieces that carry forward through generations while remaining rooted in geological time. The Natural Gemstone Company curates stones with provenance and honesty, and this Ceylon peridot is presented with straightforward description of enhancement and evaluation, so that a purchaser may appreciate both its beauty and its facts. Whether set in a classical four prong oval mounting to highlight the clean table and crown, or embraced by a vintage inspired setting that references centuries of jewelry tradition, the substantial 2.70 carat weight ensures the gem will command attention and respect. We welcome inquiries about bespoke settings, secure shipping options, and further photographic detail, and we take care to assist clients who wish to understand how weight, cut, and origin combine to determine both aesthetic appeal and long term value.