3.58 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Burma (Myanmar)

This 3.58 carat oval peridot from Burma presents a technically compelling combination of measurements and execution, 11.27 by 8.50 by 5.04 millimeters, oval outline, mixed brilliant faceting, transparent body, intense lime green color intensity, and a clarity grade of very slightly included at eye level, with no enhancement and an excellent polish. The mixed brilliant execution marries a brilliant style crown with a faceted pavilion designed to optimize both scintillation and color saturation. The pavilion and crown have been balanced to produce a depth proportion of approximately 51 percent, a dimension that yields an expansive face up spread while maintaining sufficient pavilion depth for strong light return. The cutter preserved weight to achieve a desirable spread for the 3.58 carat weight, ensuring the stone reads larger than many stones of similar caratage with less optimal proportions. Girdle symmetry and facet alignment have been controlled to reduce light leakage and to avoid windowing, and the excellent polish produces crisp facet junctions that enhance both brilliance and the stone single tone clarity.

From a craftsmanship perspective the mixed brilliant treatment in this peridot was chosen to exploit the gem iron chromophore that produces the yellow green hue characteristic of Burmese material, concentrating color where the eye perceives it most. The crown displays a calibrated array of star and bezel facets that break light into lively flashes without diluting the intense lime green chroma, while the pavilion facets are elongated and proportioned to return color rich light rather than dispersive flashes only. This cutting strategy prioritizes color saturation and uniformity across the table and into the girdle plane, which is particularly effective for peridot where evenness of tone is a premium attribute. The very slightly included clarity grade denotes minute inclusions that do not interfere with the gem apparent transparency or brilliance at normal viewing distances, and these natural inclusions can assist in confirming origin and naturalness for collectors. The gem is entirely natural and untreated, a hallmark sought by connoisseurs, and The Natural Gemstone Company sources and certifies this peridot with documentation of Burmese origin and the absence of enhancement.

When set in jewelry this intense lime green peridot offers versatile interactions with a wide range of skin tones and metal choices, driven by its high chroma yellow green position on the color spectrum. On warm undertones the yellow component of the lime green harmonizes with the skin warmth, producing an effect of integrated glow and amplified radiance, and pairing with yellow gold further reinforces that warm harmony for a classic, cohesive look. On cool undertones the green acts as a lively contrast, providing a clean fresh pop against pinker complexions, and mounting in white metals such as white gold or platinum increases perceived saturation by offering a neutral reflective field that makes the stone read brighter. For olive skin tones the peridot inhabits a sympathetic color family, subtly enhancing natural undertones without excessive contrast, and a rose gold setting will add a softening warmth that balances the jewel luminosity. On deeper complexions the intense lime green reads particularly vivid, where high chroma creates striking contrast and high legibility at a distance, and a bold bezel or solitaire prong in either warm or cool metal will allow the color to sing.

Design and setting choices further modulate how the peridot complements the wearer, and these technical decisions are worth considering for final presentation. A shallow halo of small white diamonds around the oval will increase apparent brightness and can make the peridot appear more saturated by juxtaposition, while a minimal prong solitaire maximizes light exposure and the inherent scintillation produced by the mixed brilliant faceting. Bezel settings protect the girdle and create a modern silhouette, while open gallery settings accentuate pavilion facet reflections. For rings, the 11.27 by 8.50 millimeter platform balances presence and wearability, a size that performs well as an engagement or statement center, and for pendants the same proportions offer a luminous focal point without excessive depth. The stone requires only standard gem care, given its natural stable chemistry, and with the provenance and uncompromised cutting quality provided by The Natural Gemstone Company this peridot is an excellent choice for clients who value technical excellence, untreated natural color, and the way precise cutting can maximize both optical performance and wearable beauty.