3.40 Ct. Peridot from Burma (Myanmar)

This 3.40 carat Burmese peridot is presented in an oval outline with dimensions of 10.33 by 8.04 by 5.96 millimeters, a length to width ratio of approximately 1.28, and a depth ratio of approximately 65 percent, proportions that balance surface presence with internal light performance. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant faceting scheme, combining a brilliant crown with a modified pavilion architecture, yielding crisp facet junctions and a lively interplay of facet scintillation and contrast. The excellent polish translates into sharp facet reflections and minimal light leakage at facet boundaries, while the mixed arrangement enhances both internal dispersion and the strong green body color that peridot exhibits. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, with small, well healed inclusions that do not materially affect transparency or the gem’s ability to return light. The color is intense and consistently saturated throughout the stone, exhibiting the classic peridot spectrum from yellow green to pure green with a dominant pure green presence under neutral lighting, a trait that speaks to a favorable balance of magnesium and iron in the crystal lattice.

This gemstone is unenhanced, natural, and originates from Burma Myanmar, provenance that carries both historical cachet and geological interest. Burmese peridot of this size and intensity is relatively uncommon on the market, and the lack of treatments preserves the stone’s original material integrity and long term value. Peridot is a member of the olivine group with a chemical formula of Mg2SiO4, and its optical behavior is influenced by iron content which modulates hue and saturation. Practical considerations for setting this stone include its Mohs hardness of approximately 65 to 7 which requires a protective setting strategy to preserve facets and pavilion edges during daily wear, and its moderate toughness which benefits from bezel or three quarter bezel designs, low prong crowns, or protective halo designs to shield the girdle. The oval silhouette and classic mixed brilliant architecture make this gem versatile for engagement rings pendants and bespoke heirloom pieces, allowing artisans to orient the stone to maximize table coverage or to elongate the finger depending on design intent.

When constructed and maintained thoughtfully this 3.40 carat Burmese peridot will serve as a generational heirloom that combines aesthetic distinction with material resilience. From a custodial perspective the factors that will ensure its longevity include selection of a protective mounting engineered to absorb shocks and prevent corner and girdle damage, periodic inspection and professional cleaning to maintain polish and facet fidelity, and archival documentation that records origin treatment status and the cutting geometry as supplied by The Natural Gemstone Company. We recommend commissioning a custom setting in a durable precious metal with minimum bezel relief for daily wear items or alternatively a reconfigurable setting that permits the stone to be reset for future tastes, allowing subsequent generations to adapt its use without compromising the stone itself. The Natural Gemstone Company includes provenance documentation and condition notes and offers ongoing servicing options such as repolishing and resetting which preserve aesthetic value and ensure certified continuity across custodial transfers. In practical terms a gemstone of this size color and untreated status is an investment in tangible heritage, its combination of balanced proportions intense color and excellent polish providing both immediate visual presence and the capacity to be enjoyed and stewarded for decades to come.