2.86 Ct. Yellowish Green Peridot from Burma (Myanmar)

This peridot begins its story deep within the earth, forming in a rare pocket of mantle rock and traveling through time to emerge as a jewel of lively green light. Mined from Burmese terrain with a reputation for producing gems of exceptional character, this 2.86 carat oval peridot carries the quiet geography of its origin in every facet. The cutter honored that origin, shaping it to dimensions of 10.21 by 8.23 by 5.39 mm and choosing a mixed brilliant cut to balance fire and brilliance, so that light enters the stone and returns as lively flashes of yellowish green. At eye level the clarity reads as eye clean, so the surface view presents uninterrupted fields of color, while the intense color intensity and excellent polish allow a clarity of impression that makes the gem seem as if it were made to reflect the very idea of new beginnings. This peridot has been heat treated to enhance stability and to refine its hue, a careful and transparent enhancement that professionals use to bring out the gem within without hiding its natural story.

From the mine to the workbench the gem underwent attentive crafting, a process that feels almost ceremonial when dealing with material as communicative as this peridot. The rough was examined by hand, mapped by experienced cutters, and oriented so the mixed brilliant faceting would maximize the lively internal reflections, creating a scintillation that dances across the oval plane with a living rhythm. Each facet was polished to an excellent finish, ensuring that the play of light remains unbroken, and that the stone will sit in jewelry as if it had always belonged there. As an engagement gem this peridot offers a voice that is both intimate and unmistakable, a declaration that departs from convention while remaining supremely wearable. Its vivid yellowish green suggests promise and vitality, a color associated across cultures with growth, renewal, and the warmth of a shared future. For couples seeking something beyond the predictable choices, this peridot opens an honest conversation. For those who appreciate contrast, consider pairing this luminous green with Black Opal accents, the deep, iridescent fields of a Black Opal creating a dramatic counterpoint that highlights the peridot color and elevates the design into something personal and memorable.

When you picture this gem at the center of an engagement setting you can imagine it held with hands that respect its origin and its craftsmanship, set in metal that frames its oval geometry and allows light to enter freely from above and below. A bezel with a high open gallery, a classic solitaire with tapered shoulders, or a halo that echoes the peridot hue with delicate green sapphires will each tell a slightly different story, and each will be supported by the fundamental qualities of this stone, the weight of 2.86 carat, the comfortable dimensions of 10.21 by 8.23 by 5.39 mm, and the reliability of an eye clean clarity. The Burmese origin adds provenance that many collectors and wearers find meaningful, a link to a place known for producing gems with character and depth. Throughout history peridot has been worn as a talisman and celebrated for its vivid green, and while modern life removes the need for superstition, the cultural resonance remains a beautiful layer of meaning for an engagement gemstone. At The Natural Gemstone Company we cherish that layered history, and we present this peridot with full disclosure of its enhancement, and with recommendations for settings and care that will preserve its brilliance for a lifetime. If you would like to see design sketches, compare it against Black Opal pairings, or discuss how it could be set to reflect your personal story, our team is ready to guide you through choosing a ring that will speak as clearly as the gem itself.