Apple Green Peridot · Facet Rough · 11.0 ct · Untreated

This natural peridot crystal from Pakistan immediately stands out with its vibrant apple-green color and remarkable transparency. Its fresh, lively appearance is characteristic of high-quality peridot and makes the crystal an excellent choice for both precision gem cutters and collectors of fine rough gemstones.

Weighing 11.00 carats, this impressive crystal offers exceptional cutting potential. With an estimated 99% facetable volume, nearly the entire rough can be utilized during the faceting process, allowing for outstanding weight retention while providing complete freedom in selecting the final design. Whether fashioned into an oval, cushion, emerald cut, or another precision-cut style, the material offers the opportunity to create a substantial finished gemstone with brilliant light return.

The crystal is transparent and displays excellent clarity, allowing its vivid green color to shine throughout the entire stone. Pakistan is renowned for producing some of the world’s finest peridots, prized for their bright natural color and exceptional quality. This untreated specimen is an excellent example of that reputation, preserving the beauty that nature created without any enhancements.

Large, clean facet-grade peridot rough is always sought after by gem cutters because it combines excellent optical properties with generous size. This crystal offers the exciting opportunity to transform a naturally beautiful piece of rough into a one-of-a-kind faceted gemstone suitable for an elegant ring, pendant, or an outstanding addition to a gemstone collection.

Specifications

• Stone type: Natural Peridot
• Origin: Pakistan
• Weight: 11.00 ct
• Dimensions: 15.2 × 11.8 × 6.6 mm
• Treatment: Untreated
• Clarity: Clear
• Color: Apple Green
• Transparency: Transparent
• Rough Type: Crystal
• Facet Potential: Facet Grade
• Facetable Volume: ~99%
• Estimated Yield: ~30%