A 1.75 carat peridot — 1.92 ratti — at Rs. 4,880, about Rs. 4,880 per carat.

Olive, and why that is a real category rather than a polite word

Green covers 59% of this stone, against 99% for the purest in this collection. The remainder reads yellow, and the result is a warm olive rather than a grass green. That is a genuine peridot colour, not a lesser version of one.

The reason sits in the mineral. Peridot is gem olivine, a magnesium-iron silicate, and it forms a continuous series: the more iron relative to magnesium, the deeper and warmer the colour runs. Every peridot sits somewhere on that line, and the olive end is simply further along it. Pure grass-green commands more in the market, but the olive tones are the ones that read as antique and that sit comfortably with gold.

What olive suits

Yellow gold, warm-toned settings, and anything with amber, citrine or garnet alongside it. A pure green peridot against yellow gold can look like a colour clash; an olive one looks intentional. Against silver the relationship reverses, which is worth knowing before you commission a setting.

Cut

Facet share measures 6.4%, which places this among the faceted stones here rather than the smooth domes — it has cut facets with defined junctions.

Care

Peridot is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for regular wear. Never an ultrasonic cleaner or steam: peridot is among the gems most frequently damaged by both, because the vibration and heat act on internal inclusions. Avoid sudden temperature change and household acids. Warm water, mild soap and a soft brush.

Recorded as an Afghan stone. Treatment has not been tested on this piece, which we record rather than calling it 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. 4,880 — roughly Rs. 2,789 for each carat. Origin: Afghanistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-000347 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.