8.25CT Peridot: Deep Forest Green With Black Ludwigite Needles Cushion Mix Cut

Specifications:

• Gemstone: Peridot
• Color: Deep Forest Green With Black Ludwigite Needles 
• Weight: 8.25 Carats
• Shape & Cut: Cushion Mix Cut
• Dimensions (mm): 13.60 x 9.65 x 7.31
• Origin: Supat Mine, Kohistan, Pakistan
• Treatment: None

In Natural Light

This remarkable 8.25 carat peridot carries the quiet richness of an evergreen forest where shafts of sunlight filter through dense canopies. Its deep forest green body color is softened by mossy undertones, while flashes of vivid olive and golden green appear as the stone catches the light.

Throughout the crystal, naturally occurring needle-like inclusions form an intricate web that gives the gemstone extraordinary character. Rather than interrupting the view, these delicate mineral threads create layers of depth, resembling rain-soaked pine needles, mountain grasses, or branches crossing beneath still water. Every slight movement changes the balance between transparency, reflection, and texture, making the gem feel alive rather than static.

Untreated and sourced from the celebrated deposits of Supat Mine, Kohistan, Pakistan, this peridot preserves the geological story of its formation, offering collectors an exceptional balance of natural beauty, impressive size, and distinctive internal landscape.

The Lapidary's Eye

The elongated cushion mix cut was carefully executed to enhance both brilliance and depth without sacrificing the crystal's remarkable natural character. Broad pavilion facets generate bold flashes of olive-green light, while the softened cushion outline gives the stone an elegant, contemporary silhouette.

Instead of cutting away the crystal's natural inclusions, the lapidary embraced them as an integral part of the design. Their placement adds striking dimensionality, allowing light to interact with the mineral structure in constantly shifting patterns that reward close examination from every angle.