3.42 Ct. Peridot from Burma (Myanmar)

There are gems that whisper of ancient seas and volcanic fire, and peridot has one of the longest continuous voices among them, carried forward into the present by collectors and connoisseurs who prize tradition and provenance. This yellowish green oval shape peridot from Burma is presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, and it arrives with the quiet authority of a stone that might once have adorned a crown, or a talisman kept for generations. Its color, a fresh and vibrant medium intense green with warm yellow undertones, recalls sunlit olive groves and the first leaves of spring, and its transparent nature allows light to travel through the gem with an almost conversational clarity. In the hands of a skilled jeweler, it will become more than an accessory, it will become a link in a lineage of taste that values craftsmanship, heritage, and the subtle language of color.

At the heart of this offering is the stone weight, 3.42 carats, and that figure alone transforms the peridot from a pretty accent into a rare centerpiece. Peridot historically was admired in small calibrated stones, and larger clean examples are less common, making a weight above three carats particularly noteworthy. The dimensions are 10.85 x 8.75 x 5.54 mm, an elegant oval form that balances presence and wearability, and the mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize scintillation and optical depth. The clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and these gentle inclusions serve as a signature of natural origin rather than a detriment, they often add character while preserving excellent transparency. The polish is excellent, producing mirror like facets that enhance return of light and add to the lively face up appearance. Each of these technical attributes contributes to the overall value and rarity, and the three point four two carat weight magnifies that effect, because rarity in peridot is as much a function of size as it is of color and clarity.

Origin and treatment are essential notes in the story of any fine gem, and this peridot carries a distinguished provenance, originating in Burma, a country known through history for producing gems of deep cultural significance and exceptional quality. Burmese peridot tends to exhibit vivid tones and a saturation that reads as both classic and contemporary, a balance that appeals to those who collect for legacy as well as beauty. The gem has been heat treated, a stable and accepted enhancement that can refine tone and clarity while preserving the integrity of the stone, and when disclosed alongside a responsible origin statement, it allows collectors to understand the full palette of the gem as it will live in jewelry and in a collection. Heat treatment in peridot is employed with subtlety, it does not obscure origin or natural character, instead it often enhances the visual harmony of color and light, which is especially appreciated in stones of this substantial weight.

When one seeks an heirloom, the carat weight is more than a detail, it is a promise of presence across generations, and at 3.42 carats this peridot delivers that promise in both scale and refinement. Its oval silhouette suits a wide range of settings, from a classic solitaire ring, where the weight will read boldly on the finger, to a pendant designed to catch the light against the throat, and in either application the size affords design possibilities that smaller stones cannot provide. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem with an eye toward legacy, and we recommend that those who value tradition consider the way such a stone will carry forward, both as a wearable object and as an investment in beauty. For collectors who measure rarity by the combination of color, clarity, cut, and most importantly weight, this Burmese peridot, heat treated, with an excellent polish, medium intense color, and natural very slightly included clarity, stands apart. We invite interested clients to consult with our specialists about setting options, bespoke designs, and secure acquisition, so that this remarkable peridot may begin its next chapter in a piece crafted to honor its history and to ensure that it is treasured for generations to come.