Peridot Prices

Peridot price changes with change in its origin, clarity, size, treatment and cut. Peridot price in India begins from ₹ 400 per carat and can go as high as ₹ 2,000 per carat ($6 to $31), even more (depending on its overall quality).

• Origin– U.S.A, Brazil and Mexico are known for producing peridot gems on a commercial scale. Other notable origins like Pakistan, Australia, Myanmar are also popular for Peridot mining. Peridot cost for Burmese and Pakistani origins remains high in gemstone markets, usually.
• Color– Peridot is one of the very few gemstones that comes in a single color. However, intensity of green may change with change in origin. Bright-green peridot color attracts higher pricing. Uneven coloring and brown or yellow tint can reduce peridot stone value.
• Clarity– Inclusions like lily pads or black mineral spots lessen the price of peridot. More visual the inclusion is, higher is its impact on peridot’s price.
• Size– Peridot’s value increases with increase in its carat weight .
• Cut– Cut and shape also bear influence on overall worth of Peridot. Highly faceted (cushion, princess cut) peridot is more expensive than round or oval stones due to the gemstone loss incurred in the cutting process.
• Treatment– Peridot is usually sold in the market as it is, i.e. without enhancements. Natural peridot stone is more expensive than treated ones.

Gemstone prices in India are calculated both in Carats as well as Ratti. Peridot price per carat always amounts equal to Peridot price per ratti.
1 Ratti = .91 Carats