Essential core:

Quality criteria: A pure, intense olive- to lime-green color without brownish tones, high transparency, and a precise cut that maximizes light return are essential. Dark or cloudy inclusions significantly reduce quality. Larger, homogeneous specimens are rare; with intense, even color, value differences become particularly pronounced above 10 carats.

Market position: Peridot shows consistent international demand. High-quality material primarily comes from Pakistan, Myanmar, China, and occasionally Arizona. Top-quality stones with clean color and larger sizes are available only in limited quantities and rarely come to market.

Geological characteristics: Peridot belongs to the olivine group and forms primarily in igneous rocks. Its green color results directly from iron in the crystal lattice—an unusual feature, as it is not caused by trace elements.

In rare cases, peridot also occurs in meteorites (pallasites), which further underscores its mineralogical significance.

Due to its chemical stability, clear color profile, and transparent structure, peridot can serve as an independent, material-value-oriented addition within the green gemstone spectrum.

Color arises directly from iron in the crystal lattice

Investment quality:
medium to high for high-quality, green, clean stones

Market position:
Long-term stable demand