A 1.75 carat peridot — 1.92 ratti — at Rs. 8,250, about Rs. 8,250 per carat.

The size that works in a ring worn every day

Under two carats a stone sits low enough to clear sleeves and door handles while still reading clearly on the hand. This one is near-circular in outline, measuring 1.02 times as wide as tall, so it looks the same whichever way the ring turns on the finger — which a strongly elongated stone does not.

Peridot is a sensible ring stone for a reason most people do not know: at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale it is harder than the quartz dust in ordinary household air, which is the practical line between stones that stay bright and stones that go dull. Below that line sit opal, moonstone, turquoise and malachite, all of which scratch in daily wear.

What to tell your jeweller

Set it cold. Peridot handles knocks well but tolerates heat poorly, and thermal shock is the most common way a set peridot is damaged — usually during repair work on the same piece years later. Make a note of it for whoever services the ring next.

A bezel or a four-claw setting both work. Facet share here measures 4.2%, mid-range for this collection, so the stone has defined facets without being sharply cut — it will not catch on fabric.

Colour

Green covers 62% of the stone, a warm mid-green between the olive and grass ends of this collection.

Care

Take the ring off before cleaning products, swimming pools and anything hot. Never an ultrasonic cleaner, never steam. Warm water, mild soap and a soft brush.

Recorded as an Afghan stone. Treatment has not been tested on this piece, and we say so rather than describing it as untreated. Dimensions and clarity are not recorded yet — ask and we will measure.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural peridot, known in Urdu as Zabarjad, with a weight of 1.75 Carat. Its price is Rs. 8,250 — roughly Rs. 4,714 for each carat. Origin: Afghanistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-00084 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.