{"product_id":"natural-ludwigite-peridot-supat-kohistan-pakistan","title":"8.90ct Natural Cushion Cut Peridot with Ludwigite Inclusions — Supat Mine, Kohistan, Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a single loose peridot weighing \u003cstrong\u003e8.90 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e, cut in a \u003cstrong\u003ecushion style\u003c\/strong\u003e and measuring \u003cstrong\u003e12.7 × 11 × 7.8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The stone originates from the \u003cstrong\u003eSupat Mine in Kohistan, Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e — a deposit known for producing peridot with a distinctly bright apple-green saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone carries \u003cstrong\u003eludwigite needle inclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarity is graded \u003cstrong\u003eVS1\u003c\/strong\u003e (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 \u003cstrong\u003eapple green\u003c\/strong\u003e with good transparency. The stone has received \u003cstrong\u003eno treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e of any kind — no heat, no filling, no coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStone Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peridot (Natural)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.90 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.7 × 11 × 7.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushion Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e VS1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supat Mine, Kohistan, Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \/ Untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreation Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluorescence (UV):\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo ludwigite inclusions affect the value of a peridot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLudwigite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pakistani peridot the same quality as Egyptian or Arizona peridot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePakistani 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan an 8.90ct peridot be set in a ring, or is it better suited for a pendant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kashmir Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53874629410927,"sku":"PERI-890","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2221\/8351\/files\/A53DCB79-3741-4757-8C8B-EE13E9E44E82.jpg?v=1784802722","url":"https:\/\/www.kashmirstones.com\/products\/natural-ludwigite-peridot-supat-kohistan-pakistan","provider":"Kashmir Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}