Product Description
This is a single loose peridot weighing 8.90 carats, cut in a cushion style and measuring 12.7 × 11 × 7.8 mm. The stone originates from the Supat Mine in Kohistan, Pakistan — a deposit known for producing peridot with a distinctly bright apple-green saturation.
The stone carries ludwigite needle inclusions, a naturally occurring iron-magnesium borate mineral that forms as fine dark needles within the peridot crystal. These inclusions are characteristic of certain Pakistani peridot deposits and serve as a natural fingerprint of origin. They are visible under magnification and are part of the stone's natural identity, not a defect.
Clarity is graded VS1 (Very Slightly Included), meaning the inclusions are minor and do not significantly affect the stone's face-up appearance. The color is a clean, medium-toned apple green with good transparency. The stone has received no treatments of any kind — no heat, no filling, no coating.
Stone Specifications
- Gemstone: Peridot (Natural)
- Weight: 8.90 Carats
- Dimensions: 12.7 × 11 × 7.8 mm
- Cut Style: Cushion Cut
- Color: Apple Green
- Clarity: VS1
- Origin: Supat Mine, Kohistan, Pakistan
- Treatment: None / Untreated
- Creation Method: Natural
- Fluorescence (UV): None
Frequently Asked Questions
Do ludwigite inclusions affect the value of a peridot?
Ludwigite inclusions are a natural mineral formation specific to certain Pakistani peridot deposits. They do not reduce the stone's value in the same way random fractures would — in fact, they can serve as a provenance indicator for collectors and gemologists familiar with Supat-origin material.
Is Pakistani peridot the same quality as Egyptian or Arizona peridot?
Pakistani peridot from deposits like Supat and Sapat is widely regarded among gemologists as producing some of the finest peridot in the world, particularly for its vivid green saturation and larger crystal sizes. Egyptian and Arizona sources are also significant but differ in color tone and typical carat range.
Can an 8.90ct peridot be set in a ring, or is it better suited for a pendant?
At 8.90 carats and 12.7 × 11 mm, this stone is large for a ring and would require a protective bezel or halo setting to reduce impact risk. It is well-suited for a pendant, brooch, or collector display — settings where the stone faces less daily wear stress.