No reserve price Peridot - 12.37 ct - Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT) - Intense Green Peridot

Peridot is a gem-quality variety of the mineral olivine, distinct for its bright green color often with yellowish undertones. This particular peridot weighs an impressive 12.37 carats and has been evaluated by the Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT). Peridot’s intense green hue makes it a favored gemstone, often associated with warmth and light. It is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color, though shades can range from lime to olive green depending on iron content. Peridot has a long history, having been treasured by ancient Egyptians who called it the “gem of the sun.” It is the birthstone for August and is popular in all styles of jewelry due to its good hardness and eye-catching color. Large, intensely colored peridots like this piece are especially prized by collectors and jewelers alike.