2.99 Ct. Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 2.99 carat oval peridot measures 10.05 by 8.07 by 5.35 mm, presenting a well balanced table to depth ratio of approximately 59 percent that optimizes light return while retaining weight. The stone is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, employing a brilliant crown to maximize scintillation and a modified step pavilion to control light leakage and preserve the intense green hue. Faceting shows precise facet junctions and symmetry, and the polish is excellent, yielding crisp facet reflections and clean facet windows. Clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, with small natural inclusions that do not materially affect transparency or face up performance. The material has intense color intensity, a vivid lime green with subtle yellow undertones characteristic of Ceylon Sri Lanka provenance, and the piece has been heat treated, a stable enhancement that refines tone and removes minor brownish overtones without altering structural integrity.

When compared to more common green gemstones the brilliance behavior of this peridot is distinctive, because its refractive index and noticeable birefringence interact with the mixed brilliant faceting to produce lively flashes and strong internal contrast. Against emeralds, which frequently exhibit heavy inclusions and lower refractive index, this peridot offers greater apparent brightness and crisper scintillation face up. Versus green tourmaline and green sapphire, which can show deeper saturation or stronger pleochroism, the peridot stands out for immediate visual pop and a uniform single hue that reads brighter under a range of lighting conditions. The mixed brilliant design enhances both the pinpoint sparkle typical of brilliant faceting and the broad flash stability of step facets, so movement yields both scintillation and broad flashes rather than washed out or dead zones. For the technically minded buyer the combination of precise cutting, a depth proportion tuned for light return, intense natural color, and a slightly included clarity grade that preserves weight makes this peridot an exceptional choice for a statement ring or precision set pendant. The Natural Gemstone Company is pleased to present this Sri Lanka origin peridot, a gem that marries robust technical cutting standards with a unique luminous presence that outperforms many more common green gems in face up brilliance and eye appeal.