3.28 Ct. Peridot from Afghanistan

From the heart of Afghanistan, where ancient mountain formations cradle mineral wealth and where centuries of trade and tradition have celebrated the green fire of peridot, comes this remarkable gem offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. Born deep within volcanic rock, this peridot began as a patient crystallization of olivine, gathering color and character as it cooled in a slow geological embrace. Local miners, whose knowledge is passed down through generations, recognized its vibrant hue at first glance, and their careful extraction preserved the stone intact, allowing us to present a gem that carries the story of its origin in every facet. The journey from the rugged Afghan outcrops to our cutting tables is a journey of respect for place and people, a careful handoff from the earth to skilled artisans, and a promise that this peridot is as authentic as the land that yielded it.

At 3.28 carat, with dimensions of 8.50 x 8.46 x 6.32 mm, this radiant shape yellowish green peridot is a study in how precision cutting and natural purity combine to create visual poetry. The radiant cut breathes life into the intense color intensity, each facet arranged to intensify the gem's internal glow and to disperse light with lively scintillation. Transparency is excellent, the stone is transparent and clean enough to allow light to travel and return in brilliant flashes, and the clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level confirms that any internal character is whisper fine, visible only to a practiced eye under magnification, while to the naked eye the surface reads as pristine. The polish is excellent, a mirror finish on each plane that lets the green fire leap and shift with every tilt, and because there is no enhancement, the color and saturation you see are entirely natural, the product of chemistry and geography rather than human alteration. When you hold the stone to the light, the symmetry and well executed pavilion depth reveal how the cutter coaxed the maximum brilliance from the rough, turning raw beauty into a polished masterpiece that flatters from every angle.

This peridot is more than measurement and grade, it is an heirloom in potential and a narrative in miniature that connects wearer and origin. Its yellowish green tone carries warmth and vitality, and the intense color intensity means it stands out whether set in a simple bezel that lets the stone tell its story, or framed in more elaborate settings that play contrast with white metals or warm gold. The radiant cut, with its combination of trimmed corners and faceted crown, produces flashes that animate both movement and gaze, making the gem feel alive on the hand. As custodians of provenance, The Natural Gemstone Company ensures that this stone comes with full information on origin and the steps taken to respect ethical sourcing, giving you the confidence that its journey was monitored at each stage from Afghan mines to your jewelry bench. Consider this peridot for a signature ring, a pendant that catches the light at the throat, or a bespoke piece that uses the stone as the central storyteller. For collectors and lovers of natural color alike, the absence of enhancement means the gem will retain its integrity and its appeal over time, and the very very slightly included clarity invites a private appreciation of natural formation that increases with close inspection.

When you choose this peridot you bring into your life a piece of earths history, a stone that has traveled from molten beginnings to the steady hands of cutters and polishers who understood how to honor its natural strengths. The dimensions and weight make it versatile for many designs, its radiant cut ensures dynamic sparkle, and its excellent polish lets every facet work in concert to produce a spectacle of green light. This is a gem that rewards both the eye and the imagination, and as you imagine its placement in a custom setting or as the centerpiece of a meaningful gift, remember that The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind its story and its quality, ready to assist with design suggestions or with certification details that will accompany this peridot as it begins its new chapter with you.