Small stones raise their own questions. Here are the answers for this 0.85 carat peridot.

Is it too small to set?

Not at all. At 0.85 carats it suits a stud, a slim pendant, or a ring as a side stone. A simple silver setting that lets the olive green show is the best match.

Where is it from?

Afghanistan. It is zabarjad in a clear olive tone.

Has it been treated?

Peridot is seldom treated, and we will share what we know about this exact stone. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-000343. Independent lab testing is available to you if you want it.

Will it scratch?

Hardness is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, so it handles light wear but not hard knocks. Keep it in a soft pouch of its own, away from harder stones. More are in peridot.

Planning a pair of studs? Ask us whether a matching stone can be found. We cannot promise, but we will look.

We send it by insured, tracked courier with Cash on Delivery, so you see the stone before any money changes hands. Karachi is usually 1–2 working days, other cities 2–4, and returns are accepted within 7 days. Our peridot guide explains pricing.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural peridot, known in Urdu as Zabarjad, with a weight of 0.85 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,100 — roughly Rs. 2,471 for each carat. Origin: Afghanistan. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000343 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Under two carats, a stone like this sits neatly in a slim ring, a stud or a delicate pendant and does not snag on sleeves. It is also where many first-time buyers begin when a stone is recommended for astrological reasons, because the total cost stays modest.

On the Mohs scale peridot rates 6.5 to 7. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy peridot from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every peridot for those three points before it is listed, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Peridot is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.