3.24 Ct. Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

I like to begin at the beginning, where this peridot was born deep within the earth and slowly carried by geological forces to the gem rich soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka, a place famous for stones that tell stories. Formed over millennia, this transparent 3.24 carat oval shape yellowish green peridot arrived in the hands of local miners who respect generations of technique and knowledge, then traveled to our lapidary team where it was given careful attention. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to maximize the stone's lively scintillation, shaping it to dimensions of 11.11 x 9.14 x 5.19 mm, and polishing every facet to an excellent finish. Evaluated at eye level the clarity grade is slightly included, which in a natural gem becomes part of its fingerprint, and the heat treated enhancement was applied with restraint to reveal and stabilize its intense color intensity. When you hold this gem, you can sense the arc of its life from molten earth to a finished gem that sits with confidence in a ring or pendant, catching light and memory alike.

Compared to lab grown gemstones, natural peridot carries an authenticity and provenance that cannot be replicated in a laboratory. Lab grown stones offer consistent color and lower price, and they have their place for certain uses, but they lack the unique inclusions, the geological narrative, and the cultural connection that a stone from Sri Lanka brings. Natural gems tend to retain or appreciate in value when well kept, and collectors prize the individuality of each piece, including the small characteristics that tell where a gem came from and how it was treated. At The Natural Gemstone Company we disclose that this peridot is heat treated, and we celebrate the human craftsmanship in its cutting and finishing, which adds to its personality. If you seek a gem that is both a wearable jewel and a tangible fragment of earths history, this Sri Lankan peridot offers a rare combination of intense color, polished brilliance, and a story that begins deep in the ground and ends beautifully on your hand. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to learn more about setting options and provenance documentation.