Start with what is normal in the trade. Peridot is seldom treated, which separates it from sapphire or emerald, where treatment is routine. Even so, a careful buyer should still ask, and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone on WhatsApp. Independent lab testing is available on request.

This one is a 0.95 carat zabarjad from Afghanistan, olive green in colour. It is priced at Rs. 1,880, about Rs. 1,979 per carat. The reference is GS-000344.

Is it right for you?

Under a carat, peridot works best as a small accent: earrings, a delicate pendant, or a ring stone with a bezel. The hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale resists everyday dust but not hard knocks, so take it off for housework.

To compare sizes and prices, browse our peridot stones or read the peridot price article.

Peridot belongs to the olivine family, and its green comes from iron in the crystal itself, which is why the colour stays steady and does not fade.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural peridot, known in Urdu as Zabarjad, with a weight of 0.95 Carat. Its price is Rs. 1,880 — roughly Rs. 1,979 for each carat. Origin: Afghanistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000344 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale peridot rates 6.5 to 7. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy peridot from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every peridot for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Peridot is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.