2.76 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Tanzania

This pear shape green lime peridot from The Natural Gemstone Company measures 2.76 carats, and it is a striking example of classic peridot beauty. Its dimensions are 8.48 x 9.67 x 5.39 mm, and the mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize fire and brilliance while preserving the stone weight and proportions. At eye level the clarity is very slightly included, which means the stone looks clean and lively in normal wear, and the excellent polish enhances every facet and reflection. The color intensity is described as intense, a vivid lime green that sits between fresh green and yellow green, and the gem is fully natural with no enhancement. Origin is Tanzania, a source known for producing peridots with lively tones and attractive clarity, and the combination of carat weight, cut, polish and untreated status places this gem in a superior class for collectors and designers who want a transparent and bright peridot.

When comparing this peridot to others available on the market, several advantages stand out. Many peridots you will encounter are smaller or show a lesser degree of transparency, or they are cut without attention to optic performance. This stone benefits from a mixed brilliant cut that yields lively scintillation similar to fine brilliant cuts in higher value gems, while retaining the characteristic vivid peridot color. Against other green gems like emeralds, tsavorites, and chrome diopside, this peridot offers a highly wearable combination of color and toughness at a far more accessible price per carat, and without the need for oiling or other treatments. Unlike many low cost imports that are heat treated or surface treated to alter color, this Tanzanian peridot is natural and unenhanced, which preserves long term value. Compared to lab grown or synthetic alternatives, this natural peridot delivers provenance and the subtle natural inclusions that collectors prize, and it presents better eye appeal than many commercial grade stones with flat cutting and dull polish.

The lime green color of this peridot is unusually versatile when set in jewelry, and it flatters a wide range of skin tones by creating contrast or harmony depending on metal choice and design. On fair skin tones the vivid lime green offers a crisp pop that highlights the complexion, and yellow gold settings will warm the green and create a vintage inspired glow. On medium skin tones the stone reads as a fresh enlivening green, and both rose gold and yellow gold will add warmth while white metals will emphasize the stone clarity and modernity. On olive and warm undertones the inherent yellow green of the gem plays beautifully with the skin undertone so the stone appears to glow from within, and simple bezel or prong settings will show that internal fire. On deeper skin tones this peridot creates a luminous contrast that is both bold and elegant, and platinum or white gold will let the lime hue sing with high contrast. The pear shape offers flattering lines for pendants and rings, elongating the neck or finger, and the mixed brilliant cut ensures that the stone remains lively in both daytime and evening lighting.

As a final consideration of value and styling, The Natural Gemstone Company presents this peridot not only as a standalone treasure but also as an ideal companion to other fine gemstones that we offer, including Semi-Black Opal options for dramatic contrast. Pairing the vibrant lime green peridot with a semi black opal creates a play of vivid green against the dark, iridescent body tone of the opal, a pairing that reads as designer level and uniquely expressive. This peridot is a rare combination of carat weight, intense color, excellent polish and untreated origin, qualities that make it superior in quality and in long term value when compared to treated, poorly cut or overly included alternatives. For jewelers and collectors who require a transparent, bright peridot that performs on the finger and photographs beautifully, this gem is a smart and distinctive choice. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company for additional photos, bespoke setting suggestions, and to confirm availability, and let us help you design a piece that showcases this peridot to its fullest advantage.