3.06 Ct. Peridot from Afghanistan

Imagine a jewel that seems to hold a private sunrise, a single captive dawn that warms the heart each time it meets the eye. At The Natural Gemstone Company we are proud to present this exquisite peridot, a transparent oval of floral light weighing 3.06 carats, with dimensions of 10.51 by 8.40 by 5.78 mm. Its hue is a yellowish green that leans toward the vivid whisper of new leaves in spring, an intense color intensity that sings without shouting. This gem is fashioned in an elegant mixed brilliant cut, a masterful union of facet geometry and optical poetry, and it carries a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a testament to its purity and natural origin. Its polish is excellent, a smooth mirror that allows each facet to converse with light, and every facet responds with a crystalline clarity because this stone has no enhancement. Born in the rugged, storied earth of Afghanistan, this peridot is a natural treasure, a singular stone that invites the imagination and deserves to be the centerpiece of a cherished collection.

The cut of this oval peridot is where art and science embrace, where the mixed brilliant design sculpts light into an endless, lively rhythm. Each facet has been thoughtfully placed to coax brilliance from the heart of the gem, to translate its intense color into scintillation and fire. As you tilt the gem, flashes of lemon and ivy, of honeyed lime and forest light, ripple through the crown, while the pavilion returns a soft, steady glow that grounds the exuberance. The proportions of 10.51 by 8.40 by 5.78 mm are perfectly balanced for an oval that reads as both substantial and graceful. The mixed brilliant cut ensures that this peridot captures attention from every angle, reflecting a lively constellation of points of light. It is the kind of stone that makes its setting secondary, the kind of gem that turns a ring, a pendant, or a brooch into a focal poem. Allow this peridot to take center stage, to become the gravitational heart of your piece, and watch as it transforms simple metal and design into an heirloom that will be spoken of in the soft, reverent tones reserved for things of lasting beauty.

There is romance in provenance, and this peridot carries the quiet dignity of Afghan earth. Picture ancient valleys where geological time has thinned mountains into memory, where heat and pressure coaxed elemental colors into being. This peridot has lived a slow and honest life underground, unaltered by enhancements, retaining the authenticity that connoisseurs cherish. Its very very slightly included clarity is a gentle reminder of natures hand, minute inclusions that confirm this is a gem formed by the earth and not assembled by chemistry. The excellent polish allows its surface to mirror emotions, a smooth luminous plane that invites touch and reflection. In an engagement ring it will whisper promises rather than shout them, a commitment voiced in green, the color of renewal, growth and enduring affection. In a pendant it will rest near the heart and catch the light of passing days, an intimate companion that keeps memory and meaning close. For those who favor pieces with soul, this peridot offers a narrative as much as a spectacle, a jewel that honors personal history while beginning a new chapter.

As a gemstone specialist at The Natural Gemstone Company I invite you to imagine the ways this peridot can become yours, the precise setting that will allow its mixed brilliant cut to shine without restraint. Consider a delicate halo that frames its elongated oval, a solitaire that shares the spotlight with subtle shoulders, or a bespoke design that cradles the stone in custom metalwork inspired by the landscapes of its origin. We are here to help you choose proportions and settings that preserve the integrity of the 3.06 carat weight and the balanced measurements of 10.51 by 8.40 by 5.78 mm, to ensure that its intense yellowish green color and excellent polish remain the star of the composition. Our commitment is to present natural gemstones honestly and with reverence, and this peridot, untreated and true, embodies that promise. If you seek a centerpiece that blends technical excellence with romantic allure, a gem that will inspire both everyday wonder and the language of special occasions, this Afghan peridot is waiting to be discovered, cherished, and set into the piece that will tell your story.