4.36 Ct. Peridot from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this peridot was born beneath the warm soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, it began a journey that reads like a story told in light. Formed in pockets of the earth where olivine crystals resisted time and pressure, this stone was discovered by hand in gem gravels that have supplied the world with extraordinary gems for centuries. The miners who carefully sifted riverbed sediments recognized a promise in its lime green glow, and from that first discovery it was set aside for special attention. Peridot is often associated with other locales, yet a transparent example from Sri Lanka with such intensity and size is a rare occurrence, a quiet surprise to connoisseurs who know how seldom 4 carat plus peridots with vivid hues appear on the market. At 4.36 carats, this oval shaped gem carries within it the landscape of its origin, a color so lively and clear that it tells of the tropical light and mineral story of Ceylon, a place where gemstones are not merely mined, they are curated by generations of skilled hands.

The crafting of this peridot is a study in restraint and brilliance, and the cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to coax the maximum fire and sparkle from the stone while preserving its generous weight and elegant oval profile. With dimensions of 11.14 by 9.07 by 6.37 millimeters, the gem sits in a size class that elevates it beyond the more common small peridots found in countless collections, and gives it a presence ideal for a bold ring or a showpiece pendant. Its clarity is graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the tiny natural inclusions are part of the gem story, visible only upon close inspection while leaving the overall appearance crisp and transparent. The color intensity is intense, a saturated green that leans toward lively lime with warm undertones that catch and play with daylight. It has been heat treated, a stable and traditional enhancement used to refine color and clarity, and the polish is excellent, so each facet reflects light with a clean, lively flash that complements the gem origin narrative rather than masking it.

When The Natural Gemstone Company brings a stone like this to market, we are offering more than a mineral, we are offering a connection to landscape, heritage, and fine craftsmanship. Imagine this oval peridot set in a warm yellow gold bezel to echo its sunlit green, or mounted in cool white gold or platinum to let the color float above the metal like a fresh leaf against a neutral sky. At 4.36 carats, the presence is unmistakable, and when compared to similar peridots, both in size and color depth, it stands apart as a collector quality specimen. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish amplify the gem light performance, while the slightly included clarity gives it character that certifies its natural origin. For those who seek rarity in a wearable form, this peridot represents a rare meeting of scale and hue, a gem that traces its path from Sri Lankan soils to the lapidary bench and then to the jewelry setting with transparency and integrity. If you feel drawn to a gemstone that carries a sense of place, history, and artisanal care, The Natural Gemstone Company invites you to consider this exceptional peridot, a luminous testimony to the earth and to the hands that shaped it.