2.98 Ct. Yellowish Green Peridot from Pakistan

This peridot began its life deep within the earth, where the olivine crystals that form this gem were born from molten rock and slow cooling processes in a geological theater of heat and pressure, and it was carried to the surface by the tectonic forces and uplift of Pakistan’s northern mountains. In that rugged landscape, small pockets of peridot were discovered by local miners whose knowledge of the terrain and patience have been passed down through generations, and The Natural Gemstone Company traces this particular stone back to those high, shale-strewn outcrops where light meets stone in an extraordinary way. Historically known as the gem of the sun and admired across cultures for its vivid green, this peridot inherits a lineage that includes ancient seafarers and desert traders who prized its glow. We traveled to evaluate the rough, selecting a piece that already exhibited remarkable transparency and color, and entrusted it to cutters who honor the stone’s natural character, shaping it into a jewel that bridges its wild origin and refined destiny.

We present a beautiful transparent, 2.98 carat oval peridot, measuring 10.97 by 8.89 by 4.69 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to marry scintillation with depth of color, and finished with an excellent polish that allows light to dance across its facets. The mixed brilliant cut places lively, brilliant facets on the crown to maximize sparkle, while the pavilion’s tailored facets return color and depth, producing a balance that enhances the yellowish green hue and delivers a lively face-up appearance. Evaluated at eye level, this gem is eye clean, revealing no visible inclusions to the naked eye, and its color intensity is classified as intense, a rare and desirable saturation for peridot at this size. No enhancement has been applied, the stone is entirely natural, and the excellent polish speaks to the cutter’s skill in refining the rough while preserving weight and vivid color, creating a gem that carries both presence and elegance in any setting.

Inclusions are part of a natural gemstone’s autobiography, tiny clues left behind as the crystal grew, and in peridot they are often as distinctive as fingerprints. Typical inclusions for peridot can include reflective disk-like features often called lily-pad inclusions, minute black mineral crystals, or slender needle-like features, and these microscopic features are what expert gemologists examine when verifying origin and natural formation. For this Pakistan peridot, the clarity grading of eye clean means those internal features, if present, remain minute and visible only under magnification, allowing the stone to present an unblemished vista to the wearer while retaining those microscopic signatures that confirm its natural heritage. Under loupe or microscope, you might see delicate growth zoning, tiny mineral inclusions, or faint stress lines, each marking a moment in the stone’s formation, and each one a tiny map back to the geological conditions of Pakistan’s highlands. Those natural identifiers not only authenticate the gem, they add a narrative layer, lending personality and proof of origin while keeping the face-up experience pristine and vibrant.

The journey from rough to jewel culminates in a piece you can wear with confidence, a natural, untreated peridot offering vivid, sunlit color and consummate craftsmanship, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind its provenance and quality. This oval, mixed brilliant cut peridot is ideal for a bespoke ring, a luminous pendant, or a striking pair of earrings, and because it is eye clean and unenhanced, it will age gracefully and retain its natural character for generations. We can provide high-resolution images and magnified views on request, along with details of the cutting process and regional provenance, and we welcome questions about setting styles that will highlight its oval silhouette and brilliant table. For care, keep it away from strong heat and harsh chemicals, clean with mild soap, warm water and a soft brush, and store separately to preserve its excellent polish. Choosing this peridot is choosing a gem with a story etched in the earth, shaped by human hands, and offered to you by The Natural Gemstone Company, a story you can wear every day.