Peridot from San Carlos, Arizona:

Gem No.

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Clarity Grade

Carat Weight

Price per Carat

Total Price

756

VS

3.53

$45

$158.85
Sold

784

SI2

2.60

$35

$91.00
Sold

837

SI2

5.82

$40

$232.80
Sold

850

VS

2.75

$35

$96.25
Sold

985

SI1

4.02

$35
 

$140.70
Sold

Peridot from Kilbourne Hole, New Mexico:

855

VS

2.13

$200

NFS

856

VS

1.56

4200

NFS

Peridot from Potrillo Maar, New Mexico:

861

VS

1.35

$400

NFS

Peridot from Pakistan:

840

SI1

4.10

$45

$184.50
Sold

875

VS

1.41

$65

$481.65
Sold

914X

SI1

4.05

$60

$243.00
Sold

915X

SI1

5.79

$60

$347.40

931X

SI1

3.64

$55

$200.20

Peridot from China:

791N

VVS

3.27

$40

$130.80
Sold

904X

VS

4.20

$27

$113.40
Sold

909X

VVS

4.08

$30

$122.40
Sold

Peridot from Burma:

789

VVS

5.01

$50

$250.50
Sold

Peridot from Burma

Peridot No. 789N, Brilliant Oval Cut, VVS, 5.01 ct., 11.4 x 9.8 x 6.9 mm, $250.50, faceted by a Native Cutter Sold

For centuries Burma has been the source for the largest and finest-colored peridot gemstones. Most peridot from this location is an attractive medium-deep slightly yellowish-green color. The gemstone shown above, a fine medium green with very littly yellow, is typical of the finest colored Burmese peridot. This is a very well cut gem of excellent scintillation, proportion, polish, and clarity. This gorgeous peridot would look beautiful in a pendant, pin or ring.

Peridot from San Carlos, Arizona

No. 756: Ember Cut, 3.53 ct., 9.8 x 7.4 x 6.6 mm, VS, faceted by R. Drummond, $158.85 Sold


San Carlos peridot comes in a wide array of yellowish-green hues. The gem shown above is a fine example of the deep yellowish-green peridot from this location. Most San Carlos peridot is rather heavily included. It is difficult to find a piece of rough gem material from this area that is not heavily included. The above gemstone is of excellent clarity (VS). The Ember cut, a facet design by Robert Long, has a pointed pavilion. This design delivers excellent light return and scintillation. This is an expertly crafted and beautiful gem that would make an attractive centerpiece in a pendant, pin, or ring.

Peridot from San Carlos, Arizona

Peridot No. 784, Pulsar Cut, SI2, 2.60 ct., 9.2 x 6.6 x 5.0 mm, $91.00, faceted by R. Drummond

San Carlos peridot comes in a wide array of yellowish-green hues. The gem shown above is a fine example of the bright yellowish-green peridot from this location. Most San Carlos peridot is rather heavily included. It is difficult to find a piece of rough gem material from this area that can be cut into an eye-clean stone. This gem is nearly eye-clean. The inclusions that are present are located towards the edges. The Pulsar Cut, a design by Bruce Harding, delivers good light return and a very pleasing pattern of light scintillation. This is an expertly crafted and very brilliant gem that would make a beautiful centerpiece in a ring, pin, or pendant.

Peridot from San Carlos, Arizona

Peridot No. 837, Triplex Cut, SI2, 5.82 ct., 11.2 x 11.2 x 7.9 mm, $232.80, faceted by R. Drummond Sold

San Carlos peridot comes in a wide array of yellowish-green hues. The gem shown above is a fine example of the bright yellowish-green peridot from this location. Most San Carlos peridot is rather heavily included. It is difficult to find a piece of rough gem material from this area that can be cut into an eye-clean stone. This gem has many small, widely-dispersed, inclusions that are difficult to see by eye. The Triplex Cut, a design by Merle Reinikka, delivers great light return and a very pleasing pattern of light scintillation. This is an expertly crafted and very brilliant gem that would make a beautiful centerpiece in a large ring, pin, or pendant.

Peridot from San Carlos, Arizona

Peridot No. 850, Ben's Kite Cut, VS, 2.75 ct., 11.2 x 10.0 x 5.4 mm, $96.25, faceted by R. Drummond

San Carlos peridot comes in a wide array of yellowish-green hues. The gem shown above is a fine example of the bright yellowish-green peridot from this location. Most San Carlos peridot is rather heavily included. It is difficult to find a piece of rough gem material from this area that can be cut into an eye-clean stone. This gem has only a few inclusions located toward the edges of the stone, inclusions that are difficult to see by eye. This kite-shaped cut delivers good scintillation and a very interesting flash pattern. This is an expertly crafted and very brilliant gem with a shape perfect for a custom-designed pendant or pin.

Peridot from San Carlos, Arizona

Peridot No. 985, Modified Brilliant Marquise Cut, SI1, 4.02 ct., 15.8 x 7.7 x 6.5 mm, $140.70, faceted by Robert Drummond

San Carlos peridot comes in a wide array of yellowish-green hues. The gem shown above is a fine example of the bright yellowish-green peridot from this location. Most San Carlos peridot is rather heavily included. It is difficult to find a piece of rough gem material from this area that can be cut into an eye-clean stone, but the inclusions in this gem have been placed in one end to produce a stone of fine appearance. The Marquise facet pattern yields gemstones of modest scintillation, put the interesting shape and pure yellowish-green body color of this stone more than make up for any lack of brilliance. This peridot would make a beautiful centerpiece in a pendant, pin, or ring.

Peridot from Kilbourne Hole, New Mexico

Peridot No. 855, Cut Corner Triangular Brilliant Cut, VS, 2.13 ct., 8.7 x 8.7 x 5.1 mm, Not For Sale (maybe you have something to trade?), faceted by R. Drummond

Kilbourne Hole is a volcanic maar located west of El Paso, Texas. Located on federal land, peridot collected from this deposit is to be used for personal use only. The facet rough used to fashion the above gemstone was collected by me in February of 2004.

The nature of the Kilbourne Hole deposit is somewhat similar to that of Peridot Mesa in Arizona. At Kilbourne Hole, a vessicular basalt containing olivine inclusions rose to the surface and was ejected in a violent explosion. Although much more rare than at San Carlos, gem quality peridot can sometimes be collected around the Kilbourne Hole crater rim. The color of the peridot from this location varies from a dark olive green (as seen in the above gem) to a vibrant yellowish-green. Although gem quality fragments of peridot from this locality are quite rare, they can be found through diligent exploration. If you are a field collector, you might wish to visit this unusual geologic feature.

The above gemstone, a true rarity, would look great in a man's ring.

Peridot from Kilbourne Hole, New Mexico

Peridot No. 856, Square Brilliant Cut, VS, 1.56 ct., 6.9 x 6.9 x 4.9 mm, Not For Sale (maybe you have something to trade?), faceted by R. Drummond

Kilbourne Hole is a volcanic maar located west of El Paso, Texas. Located on federal land, peridot collected from this deposit is to be used for personal use only. The facet rough used to fashion the above gemstone was collected by me in February of 2004.

The nature of the Kilbourne Hole deposit is somewhat similar to that of Peridot Mesa in Arizona. At Kilbourne Hole, a vessicular basalt containing olivine inclusions rose to the surface and was ejected in a violent explosion. Although much more rare than at San Carlos, gem quality peridot can sometimes be collected around the Kilbourne Hole crater rim. The color of the peridot from this location varies from a dark olive green to a vibrant yellowish-green (as seen in the above gem). Although gem quality fragments of peridot from this locality are quite rare, they can be found through diligent exploration. If you are a field collector, you might wish to visit this unusual geologic feature.

The above gemstone, a true rarity, would look great in a pendant, pin, ring or other piece of custom jewelry.

Peridot from Potrillo Maar, New Mexico

Peridot No. 861, Curved Triangular Brilliant Cut, VS, 1.35 ct., 7.4 x 7.4 x 4.5 mm, Not For Sale, faceted by R. Drummond

Potrillo Maar is another volcanic maar located west of El Paso, Texas. Situated on federal land, peridot collected from this deposit is to be used for personal use only. The facet rough used to fashion the above gemstone was collected by me (RD) in February of 2004.

The geology of Potrillo Maar is essentially identical to that of nearby Kilbourne Hole. At both locations, a vessicular basalt containing olivine inclusions rose to the surface and was ejected in a violent explosion. Although extremely rare, gem quality peridot can sometimes be collected in the area of Potrillo Maar. Most of the olivine in this area is a vibrant yellowish-green (as seen in the above gem). Fragments sufficiently large to cut a gemstone are amost unheard of from this site, but field collectors might still wish to visit this unusual geologic feature.

Sorry folks, this is the only piece of peridot I have ever found at Potrillo Maar that was large enough to cut a gemstone. It is not for sale.

Peridot from Pakistan

Peridot No. 840, Vega Cut, SI1, 4.10 ct., 8.8 x 8.8 x 7.0 mm, $184.50, faceted by Robert Drummond

In the last decade Pakistan has produced some exceptionally large gemmy peridot crystals. Most peridot from this location is a very attractive medium-deep yellowish-green. The gemstone shown above, a light green with very little yellow, is an unusual color for a peridot cut from a piece of rough from Pakistan. Pakistani peridot often contains thin, black, hair-like inclusions of the mineral Ludwigite. The inclusions in this stone are visible in the video, but very difficult to see by eye. To the unknowing, this stone could easily be mistaken for a light green tourmaline. The Vega facet design by Fred van Sant delivers excellent light return and scintillation. The symmetry, facet meets, proportion, and polish for this gem are all fine. This gem would look beautiful in a pendant, pin or large ring.
 

Peridot from Pakistan

Peridot No. 914X, Cushion Cut, VS, 4.05 ct., 10.5 x 8.7 x 5.8 mm, $243.00, faceted by Robert Drummond

In the last decade Pakistan has produced some exceptionally large gemmy peridot crystals. Like the color of the gemstone shown above, most peridot from this location is a very attractive medium-deep yellowish-green. This cushion cut peridot delivers good light return and scintillation. The symmetry, facet meets, proportion, and polish for this gem are all good. This gem would look beautiful in a pendant, pin or large ring.

Peridot from Pakistan

Peridot No. 915X, Cushion Cut, SI1, 5.79 ct., 10.4 x 10.4 x 7.5 mm, $347.40

In the last decade Pakistan has produced some exceptionally large gemmy peridot crystals. Like the color of the gemstone shown above, most peridot from this location is a very attractive medium-deep yellowish-green. This square cushion cut peridot delivers very good light return and scintillation. The symmetry, facet meets, proportion, and polish for this gem are all good. Rather than have a traditional table facet on the top of the stone, this gem has a crown completely covered with small square facets; delivering an attractive and unusual pattern of light flashes. This gem would look beautiful in a pendant, pin or large ring. The size and shape of this gem makes it equally useful for either a man's or woman's ring.

Peridot from Pakistan

931X, Oval Cut, SI1, 3.64 ct., 11.0 x 9.2 x 5.4 mm, $200.20

In the last decade Pakistan has produced some exceptionally large gemmy peridot crystals. Like the color of the gemstone shown above, most peridot from this location is a very attractive medium-deep yellowish-green. This oval cut peridot delivers excellent light return and scintillation. The symmetry, facet meets, proportion, and polish for this gem are all good. This gem would look beautiful in a pendant, pin or ring.

Peridot from China

Peridot No. 791N, Brilliant Rectangle Cut, VVS, 3.27 ct., 10.0 x 8.0 x 5.1 mm, $130.80, faceted by a Native Cutter Sold

In the last few years China has begun to produce and export fine peridot gemstones. Chinese peridot of good color and clarity, very similar to the better material from San Carlos, Arizona, is being produced. Shown above is a very well cut gem of excellent scintillation, proportion, polish, and clarity. This gorgeous peridot would look beautiful in a pendant, pin or ring.

Peridot from China

Peridot #904X, Curved Triangular Brilliant Cut, VS, 4.20 ct., 10.9 x 10.9 x 6.2 mm, $113.40 Sold

In the last few years China has begun to produce and export fine peridot gemstones. Chinese peridot of good color and clarity, very similar to the better material from San Carlos, Arizona, is being produced. Shown above is a very well cut gem of excellent scintillation, proportion, polish, and clarity. This gorgeous peridot would look beautiful in a pendant, pin or ring.

Peridot from China

Peridot #904X, Curved Triangular Brilliant Cut, VS, 4.20 ct., 10.9 x 10.9 x 6.2 mm, $113.40 Sold

In the last few years China has begun to produce and export fine peridot gemstones. Chinese peridot of good color and clarity, very similar to the better material from San Carlos, Arizona, is being produced. Shown above is a very well cut gem of excellent scintillation, proportion, polish, and clarity. This gorgeous peridot would look beautiful in a pendant, pin or ring.

Peridot from Pakistan

Peridot No. 875, Curved Triangular Brilliant Cut, VS, 7.41 ct., 13.4 x 13.4 x 8.0 mm, $481.65, faceted by Robert Drummond Sold

In the last decade Pakistan has produced some exceptionally large gemmy peridot crystals. Like the color of the gemstone shown above, most peridot from this location is a very attractive medium-deep yellowish-green. The Curved Triangular Brilliant Cut delivers excellent light return and scintillation. The symmetry, facet meets, proportion, and polish for this gem are all fine. This gem would look beautiful in a pendant, pin or large ring.