3.69 Ct. Peridot from Afghanistan

This is a transparent 3.69 carat radiant shape peridot, with precise dimensions of 10.01 x 7.52 x 6.71 mm, cut to optimize both brilliance and face up size. The radiant cut combines trimmed corners and a hybrid facet arrangement that produces lively scintillation and a broad table face that highlights the gem color. This material exhibits a vivid yellowish green hue, and the clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, meaning the stone appears clean to the naked eye with only minor internal characteristics visible under magnification. The polish is excellent, contributing to strong light return and well defined facet junctions, and there has been no enhancement to the stone, ensuring you receive a natural, untreated peridot directly from Afghanistan, a source known among connoisseurs for rich, clean green material. For an educated buyer this specimen represents a strong combination of weight, color intensity, and cutting quality, factors that drive long term desirability and resale value.

Under different lighting conditions this peridot will present appealing and predictable variations that enhance its versatility in jewelry. In bright daylight and under cool LED sources the vivid yellowish green will read as a fresh, almost lime green, with crisp facet reflections and brisk scintillation across the pavilion and crown. In direct sunlight the gem becomes lively and bright, sending off intense flashes of light from the radiant facets and revealing subtle variations in tone that give the stone depth. Under incandescent or warmer indoor lighting the yellow component slightly intensifies, producing a warmer golden green that flatters gold settings and skin tones. In lower light the stone reads deeper and more olive, still maintaining transparency and presence due to the excellent polish and clean clarity. Because there is no enhancement, the color response is stable and natural, and thoughtful mounting, such as an open back or bezel with well proportioned prongs, will allow maximum light ingress and showcase both brilliance and color. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the gemological accuracy of this peridot and can advise on mounting and care to preserve its polish and color, making this stone a reliable choice for collectors and bespoke jewelry projects.