$274Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Modified Cushion Cut 8.42 Ct Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 8.42 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Modified Brilliant Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 4.27 Ct (10.90 x 7.61 x 6.17) 1.90 Ct (7.54 x 6.50 x 4.65) 2.25 C...
Peridot
$372Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Round Brilliant Cut 7 Carat Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 7.00 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Round Brilliant Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 2.74 Ct (8.58 x 8.46 x 5.49) 2.46 Ct (7.91 x 7.88 x 5.79) 1.80 Ct (7.55 x 7....
Peridot
$384Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Modified Cushion Cut 12.62 Ct Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 12.62 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Modified Brilliant Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 5.04 Ct (9.83 x 9.42 x 7.20) 4.02 Ct (9.79 x 8.20 x 5.67) 3.56 C...
Peridot
$331Sale Price|30% Off
4.47 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 4.47 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 11.10 x 9.10 x 5.68 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Approx 95% Eye Clean ⚗️ TREATME...
Peridot
$191Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Lime Green Peridot Emerald Cut 5.21Ct Loose Gemstones Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 5.21 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 2.52 Ct (10.90 x 6.11 x 3.97) 1.11 Ct (7.84 x 4.94 x 2.88) 1.58 Ct (10.73 x 4.83 x 3...
Peridot
$238Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Vivid Green Peridot Emerald Cut 6.55 Carat Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 6.55 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 11.30 x 9.08 x 7.09 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included ⚗️ TREATMENT...
Peridot
$339Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut 8.38 Carats Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the renowned Supat region of Kohistan, Pakistan, these peridots are 100% natural and untreated, preserving their authentic beauty and collector value.
Peridot
$242Sale Price|30% Off
3.47 Carat Vibrant Green Natural Peridot Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone, for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 3.47 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 11.29 x 6.42 x 5.06 🌈 COLOR: Vibrant Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included ⚗️ TREATME...
Peridot
$417Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut 13.42 Carats Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the renowned Supat region of Kohistan, Pakistan, these peridots are 100% natural and untreated, preserving their authentic beauty and collector value.
Peridot
$347Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut 13.82 Carat Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the renowned Supat region of Kohistan, Pakistan, these peridots are 100% natural and untreated, preserving their authentic beauty and collector value.
Peridot
$348Sale Price|30% Off
10.73 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 10.73 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 14.11 x 12.55 x 7.37 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included ⚗️ TREATME...
Peridot
$417Sale Price / set|30% Off
11.95 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the renowned Supat region of Kohistan, Pakistan, these peridots are 100% natural and untreated, preserving their authentic beauty and collector value.
Peridot
$244Sale Price|30% Off
7.18 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 7.18 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 11.72 x 10.46 x 6.90 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included ⚗️ TREATMEN...
Peridot
$384Sale Price / set|30% Off
7.72 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Fully natural and untreated, these Peridots capture the essence of Supat, Kohistan, Pakistan, known for producing high-quality gems.
Peridot
$556Sale Price|30% Off
16.20 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 16.20 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 15.37 x 13.12 x 10.08 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included ⚗️ TREATM...
Peridot
$298Sale Price / set|30% Off
5.88 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Fully natural and untreated, these Peridots capture the essence of Supat, Kohistan, Pakistan, known for producing high-quality gems.
Peridot
$164Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Lime Green Peridot Emerald Cut 4.61 Carat Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 4.61 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 2.42 Ct (9.51 x 5.60 x 5.08) 2.19 Ct (10.97 x 5.13 x 3.85) 🌈 COLOR: Lime Green 🔎 C...
Peridot
$314Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Light Green Peridot Cushion Cut 5.36 Carat Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 5.36 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 10.84 x 9.18 x 6.46 🌈 COLOR: Light Green 🔎 CLARITY: Approx 97% Eye Clean with Ludw...
Peridot
$615Sale Price|30% Off
14.67 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 14.67 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 14.33 x 13.72 x 9.30 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included ⚗️ TREATME...
Peridot
$328Sale Price / set|30% Off
8.02 Ct Natural Green Peridot Loose Gemstones, Round Cut, Rare Needle Inclusions
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 8.02 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Round Brilliant Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 3.03 Ct (8.55 x 8.54 x 5.98) 2.57 Ct (8.56 x 8.56 x 5.12) 2.42 Ct (8.15 x 8....
Peridot
$294Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut 8.43Ct Loose Gemstone Parcel for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 8.43 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 3.26 Ct (8.53 x 7.82 x 5.80) 2.74 Ct (8.47 x 7.48 x 5.36) 2.43 Ct (7.76 x 7.51 x 5.0...
Peridot
$256Sale Price|20% Off
2.70 Carat Natural Loose Green Peridot Ring Gem Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.70 Carats Dimension: 8.9x6.2x5.4 Mm Origin: Pakistan Shape: Emerald Color: Green Treatment: Non Peridot is a stunning green gemstone known for its vibrant c...
Peridot
$591Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 14.57 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Parcel-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Parcel for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$521Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 11.30Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone Pair for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Pair for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$532Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 11.60Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstone Pair for Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Pair for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$485Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 10.50 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Parcel-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Parcel for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$269Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 5.50 Ct Cushion & Pear Cut Natural Loose Gemstones -Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion and a Pear Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$417Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 7.28 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Parcel-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Parcel for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$454Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 8.90 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Parcel-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Parcel for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$485Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 12.80 Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Parcel-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones Parcel for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$149Sale Price|40% Off
Natural Green Peridot with Dense Ludwigite Needle Inclusions 6.66 Ct Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weighing 6.66 carats and sourced from the Supat Mine in Kohistan, Pakistan, this untreated peridot is well suited for a bold statement ring, pendant, or custom fine jewelry design.
Peridot
$329Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 13.80 Ct Natural Loose Gemstone Square Cushion Cut Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting Square Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$389Sale Price / set|40% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Rings, Earrings Loose Gemstones 7.20Ct Oval Cushion
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 7.20 Carats 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Oval Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 4.25 Ct (11.03 x 8.69 x 5.81) 2.95 Ct (10.80 x 8.72 x 4.65) 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 ...
Peridot
$328Sale Price / set|30% Off
5.56 Ct Green Natural Peridot, Step Emerald Cut Truncated Corners Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from Kohistan, Pakistan, these 100% natural, untreated peridots are ideal for custom earrings, rings, pendants, and fine designer jewelry.
Peridot
$347Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Peridot 16.30 Ct Natural Loose Gemstone — Square Cushion Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting Square Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$304Sale Price / set|30% Off
7.95 Ct Natural Green Peridot Loose Gemstones, Round Cut, Rare Needle Inclusions
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 7.95 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Round Brilliant Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 1.85 Ct (8.12 x 7.90 x 4.28) 2.00 Ct (7.78 x 7.76 x 5.04) 2.03 Ct (7.39 x 7....
Peridot
$244Sale Price|30% Off
3.13 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the renowned gemstone region of Kohistan, Pakistan, this 100% natural, untreated Peridot is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a high-quality green gem.
Peridot
$244Sale Price|30% Off
7.78 Carat Vivid Green Natural Peridot, Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the renowned gemstone region of Kohistan, Pakistan, this 100% natural, untreated Peridot is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a high-quality green gem.
Peridot
$478Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Green Peridot with Ludwigite Inclusions 14.60 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the Supat Mine in Kohistan, Pakistan, this olivine gemstone is completely natural with no enhancements, offering collectors and designers a rare and striking peridot tha...
Peridot
$174Sale Price|30% Off
Light Green Natural Rutile Peridot 4.21 Ct Octagon Cut Loose Gemstones for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 4.21 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Octagon Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 11.28 x 8.20 x 6.31 🌈 COLOR: Vibrant Soft Green 🔎 CLARITY: Eye Clean with Needle ...
Peridot
$412Sale Price|35% Off
Natural Vivid Green Peridot 7.46 Carat Baguette Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 7.46 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Baguette Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 13.97 x 8.99 x 6.70 🌈 COLOR: Vivid Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included 🧪 TREATMEN...
Peridot
Lime Green Natural Peridot 2.64 Carat Square Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 2.64 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Octagon Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 8.12 x 7.87 x 6.18 🌈 COLOR: Lime Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included ⚗️ TREATMENT: No...
Peridot
$350Sale Price / set|30% Off
Natural Vivid Green Peridot 20.74 Ct Round Brilliant Cut Loose Gemstone Pairs
Located in Peshawar, PK
Perfect for fine ring designs, elegant earrings, or any other jewelry settings, these natural Peridots are untreated, eye clean, and sourced directly from Pakistan — ensuring both au...
Peridot
$344Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid & a Light Green Peridot 10.44Ct Cushion Cut Natural Loose Gemstones Parcel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Vivid and a Light Green Peridot Parcel 10.44 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones – Good Quality Peridot for Fine Jewelry, Custom Rings & Luxury Settings 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Per...
Peridot
$356Sale Price|35% Off
Lime Vivid Green Natural Peridot 6.80 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lime Vivid Green Natural Peridot Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone. Earth Mined Green Peridot August Birthstone for Ring, Pendant & Fine Jewelry, Faceted Cushion Shape Collector & I...
Peridot
$300Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Earrings Loose Gemstones Set 6.15 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones set for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$358Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Earrings Loose Gemstones Set 6.75 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones set for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$366Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Earrings Loose Gemstones Set 6.90 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones set for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$410Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Earrings Loose Gemstones Set 8.05 Ct Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstones set for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Mine, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$398Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring, Pendant Loose Gemstone 5.35 Carat Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut from Supat Valley, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$116Sale Price|30% Off
Lime Green Natural Peridot 4.19 Carat Octagon Step Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 4.19 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Octagon Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 10.61 x 8.26 x 6.12 🌈 COLOR: Lime Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included ⚗️ TREATMENT...
Peridot
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 1.70 Carats Dimension: 8.1 x 6 x 4.3 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Emerald Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibran...
Peridot
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Apple Green Peridot Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Peridot Weight: 2.75 Carats Dimension: 7.9 x 7.4 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Supat Valley, Pakistan Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Peridot, a vibran...
Peridot
$313Sale Price|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Pendant Loose Gemstone 5.35Ct Emerald Cut-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Supat Valley, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$287Sale Price|20% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring Pendant Loose Gemstone 4.15 Ct Octagon-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant or any other Jewelry Setting-Emerald Cut from Supat Valley, Kohistan Pakistan!!
Peridot
$226Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Octagon Cut 4.34 Carat Loose Gemstones for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Sourced from the renowned Supat region of Kohistan, Pakistan, these untreated peridots are 100% natural, preserving their original beauty and value.
Peridot
$164Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Lime Green Peridot Octagon Cut 3.04 Carat Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
. 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Peridot ⚖️ WEIGHT: 3.04 Carat 🪚 SHAPE & CUT: Octagon Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 8.35 x 8.33 x 5.94 🌈 COLOR: Lime Green 🔎 CLARITY: Slightly Included ⚗️ TREATMENT:...
Peridot
Vividly colored. Relatively inexpensive. The striking green gemstone that is the star of the show in your vintage and antique peridot jewelry and watches is timeless and loved all over the world.
Suffering from nightmares? Try placing a peridot next to your pillow. In ancient Egypt, where the semiprecious stone was first discovered (and where it was referred to as the “gem of the sun”), it was believed to have magical powers, including the ability to protect people from evil spirits, including the ones responsible for bad dreams. Luckily for those wanting to test their efficacy against nighttime terrors, peridots are relatively inexpensive. Luckier still for August babies, whose birthstone it is, the vibrant green jewel in vintage peridot earrings, peridot rings and more goes beautifully with a summer wardrobe.
Peridot was mined in ancient times, perhaps as early as 1500 BC, on Topazos Island, today known as Zabargad or St. John’s Island, in the Red Sea. According to gemologist Edward Gübelin, “the occurrence of peridot on Zabargad is intimately related to the regional geology and the tectonic processes that on a larger scale were responsible for the formation of the Red Sea itself.”
Those ancient deposits have been exhausted. Today the largest and finest peridots come from Pakistan and Myanmar, while the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona is the source of most of the stones used in mass-produced jewelry. Peridots are also found in Vietnam, Tanzania and China.
Zabargad is the source of the most famous large peridots, several of which are prized parts of public collections. The Natural History Museum in London owns a 146-carat step-cut stone, but it is the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, that boasts the largest cut peridot, weighing 310 carats. Then there’s the Chicago Field Museum’s pear-shaped Green Goddess, weighing 154-carat and etched with the figure of a woman. It was acquired at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and In 2008, the renowned Chicago jeweler Lester Lampert designed an 18-karat yellow-gold setting for the stone, surrounding it with 3.24 carats of yellow diamonds.
Find vintage and antique peridot brooches, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry?
Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.
If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.
Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.
There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.
Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.
Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”
Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)
If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.
Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.
Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.