4.03 Ct. Green (Lime Green) Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 4.03 carat oval peridot measures 11.15 by 8.93 by 6.28 millimeters, presenting an impressive physical presence that immediately suits a statement piece, especially in a ring or a prominent pendant. The gem is cut in a mixed brilliant style, combining pavilion facets that maximize return of light with crown facets that enhance face up brilliance, and it has an excellent polish that yields lively reflection and clean facet junctions. Color is a clear lime green with medium intensity, a hue that photographs and performs very well under both daylight and warm indoor lighting. Clarity is graded as slightly included at eye level, meaning that small natural inclusions are present but do not materially interrupt the overall transparency or brilliance of the stone. These inclusions are typical for peridot and in this size they serve to authenticate the natural origin while leaving the gem visually clean and vibrant when set. The gem has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement that improves color consistency and should be disclosed to any buyer. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source respected for producing peridot with fresh green tones and good crystalline transparency, adding provenance value for a discerning collector.

For the educated buyer evaluating gem quality and investment potential, this peridot offers several compelling attributes. The weight at just over 4 carats places it in a size range where peridot becomes notably rarer and more collectible, especially in an eye clean and transparent example from Ceylon Sri Lanka. The mixed brilliant cut is expertly executed to balance color saturation and light performance, so the stone reads larger and brighter in a jewelry setting, reinforcing its statement piece potential. Slight inclusions are consistent with a clarity grading that is honest and realistic, and because they are not heavily obtrusive they do not reduce the gem quality significantly while confirming natural formation. Heat treatment is a stable enhancement and is factored into valuation, while the excellent polish elevates the gem visually and simplifies setting work for a jeweler. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the provenance and full disclosure for this peridot, and we recommend this stone for a buyer seeking a bold yet classic centerpiece with sound gemological credentials.