25.68 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Burma (Myanmar)

One beautiful transparent 25.68 carat pear shape peridot, presented with dimensions of 22.90 by 17.80 by 10.20 mm, captures the eye with its vivid lime green hue, its mixed brilliant cut, and its eye clean clarity as evaluated at eye level. This gem carries an excellent polish, and has been carefully heat treated to intensify its natural color. Hailing from Burma, this peridot brings with it the storied provenance of one of the world regions most celebrated for fine gemstones. The generous pear silhouette lends the stone a graceful profile that flatters both classic and contemporary settings, while the mixed brilliant faceting balances scintillation with enduring elegance. Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this peridot is more than a gem, it is a jewel with presence, clarity, and color that invite lifelong admiration.

The secret of this peridot s extraordinary sparkle lies in the very lattice of atoms that compose olivine, the mineral family to which peridot belongs. Its orthorhombic crystal structure produces an optical character that is uniquely dynamic, a combination of relatively high refractive index and distinct birefringence that together split and summon light into shifting flashes. With refractive indices in the range that gemstones aficionados prize, and with birefringence sufficient to create lively internal contrast, each facet becomes a stage for light to dance. Where many gems rely solely on dispersion to produce fire, peridot s brilliance comes from the marriage of cut precision and intrinsic optical anisotropy, so that flashes of green and glints of bright white play across the surface as the stone moves. This internal vitality is particularly evident in a stone of 25.68 carats, where the depth and breadth of material allow light to travel, refract, and return with a complexity that smaller gems cannot reproduce.

The choice of a mixed brilliant cut in a pear shape is deliberate, it enhances the natural optical virtues of peridot. The crown facets scatter light and create immediate scintillation, while the pavilion facets are carved to admit and then return light with maximum intensity. Because this particular peridot is eye clean, unobstructed pathways allow beams to pass and reflect without interruption, magnifying the interplay of brilliance and color. The excellent polish gives each facet a mirror finish, ensuring that light meets no dull surface to diffuse its momentum. Heat treatment, applied with care, refines the tone and saturation of the lime green, producing a vivid color intensity that remains unmistakably natural, while preserving the stone s structural integrity. The result is a gem that displays both the lively shimmer of a well cut brilliant and the deep, garden like verdancy that peridot enthusiasts equate with exceptional material.

To wear this peridot is to connect with a long lineage of jewelry that spans civilizations, from ancient intaglios to royal treasures, and into the jewelry boxes of modern collectors who value legacy as much as luster. Burma has been a crossroads of gem stories for centuries, and this peridot carries that sense of history, making it an ideal centerpiece for an heirloom pendant, a timeless ring, or a custom commission designed to be passed down. The stone s classic proportions and enduring optical character make it especially suited to traditional settings that emphasize form and continuity, yet the vivid lime green also provides a distinctly contemporary accent for designs that celebrate bold color. When you choose this peridot from The Natural Gemstone Company, you choose a gem that speaks of provenance, of geological artistry, and of design that honors the past while remaining utterly wearable in the present.