Stinson's Gemcutting

Peridot From Space!
Extraterrestrial peridot is found only in rare pallasite meteorites.
We recover, we cut and guarantee your satisfaction or money back*.

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When you buy from Stinson's, you are buying from the gem artist who actually recovers the
crystals from the solid nickel-iron meteorite. Then he cuts the crystals to create the sparkling
gems offered here - direct to you. No middlemen!
No one else that we know of, controls both the recovery and the cutting and thus the quality!

1. peridot crystals in a pallasite meteorite; 2. crystals recovered from the meteorite; 3. Stinson's ET "All triangles" cut.
© photos by Rick Stinson

Information about Meteoric Peridot
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Overseas orders: inquire for shipping quote. Foreign Customers are responsible for any customs fees, taxes, etc.
We do NOT ship to Russia and SOME other foreign countries; you must inquire before paying anything!

NOTE: there is a considerable difference in color when viewing this website on a laptop!
Laptops color on ET peridot gems are too green!! Colors are best seen using a desktop tower computer/monitor.
ETs usually have a golden flash and/or yellow-green body color. This is due to inclusions found only in meteoric peridot.
Some selected gems are GIA Certified Peridot, extraterrestrial in origin.

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Peridot is the August birthstone. It's the ultimate timeless gift.
Order your very own, one-off ET gem, designed and cut exclusively for you. I have rough in stock.
It's easy to order. Simply email and let me know what you have in mind and what you want to spend.
I don't care about the size of your budget I simply don't want to waste time looking through inventory, photograph, measure,weigh
and quote, and then find out it's not what you want to spend. I'm here to work with you, not to judge or play guessing games.

Some History and How to Cut the 4 billion year old gem
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Rectangular Brilliant
Weighing in at approx. .45 ct this gem is brilliant! it "fountains" like a Barion cut. Very lively. Greenish yellow color and gold highlights with easily seen acicular needles, insure this gem is meteoric origin. It measures approx: 3.69 x 5.05 mm No. PEF 2023-22 Price $1780 which includes Stinson's COA and free shipping.

Octagon Brilliant
Weighing in at approx. .30 ct this gem is eye clean and brilliant! Greenish yellow color and gold highlights with acicular needles, insure this gem is meteoric origin. It measures approx: 3.52 x 2.68 depth mm
No. PEF 2022-30 Price includes Stinson's COA and free shipping. SOLD

Round Brilliant
Round cut weighing in at a quarter+ carat that is eye clean and brilliant! Greenish yellow color with gold highlights.
measurements: 3.75 x 2.83 depth mm and weight is .27 carats.
No. PEF 0519-3 SOLD

Trilliant
Trilliant shape with a step cut crown and modified brilliant pavilion. This gem is eye clean and brilliant. Big look to this gem. Yellowish green color with brilliant gold highlight.
measurements: 4.16 x 4.31 x 2.57 mm and weight is .30 carats. Includes Stinson's COA!
No. PEF 0519-1 SOLD

Emerald - octagonal
Octagonal shape with excellent enhanced clarity. This gem is eye clean and concave cutting has increased the brilliance throughout.
measurements: 4.81 x 3.89 x 2.82 mm and weight is .43 carats. Includes Stinson's COA.
No. PEF0417-2 SOLD

"Cat's-eye cabochon "
This excellent elongated cat's-eye cabochon has translucent clarity.
Titled "Golden Eye", this is a one-of-a kind gem.
The cat's-eye" streaks over the length of this tapered oval gem, symbolizing the 4 billion year old meteor that brought it to earth. Great chatoyancy!
It measures 6.54 x 2.90 x 2.36 mm and weights 0.44 carat. A GIA certified gem!
This gem has additional provenance, having been displayed at the Carnegie Museum's "Gems From Out of This World" exhibition. No. PEC 00214-3 Price $2250 Includes Stinson's COA.

"All Triangles "
This trilliant is nearly 3/4 carat --a very large size for this heavenly gem.
Small inclusions are easily noticed, verifying this gem is from the beginning of our solar system! It's literally out of this world!
It measures 5.49 x 5.93 x 3.71 mm and weighs in at 0.73 carats. A GIA certified gem!
No. PEF0116-4 $9250 This gem was recently exhibited at the Tellus Museum's "Gems From Out Of This World".
Includes Stinson's COA. SOLD

"Baroque Oval "
This cabochon is well above the average size for ET gems, weighing in at 0.91 ct. It has supreme ET golden-green color.
Small inclusions are easily noticed, verifying this gem originated from an asteroid or perhaps a planetoid, at beginning of our solar system! There is some chatoyancy on the side. Rick had planned to facet this excellent crystal and decided to just polish it and leave it in it's natural shape. Extremely clean gem with great color!
It measures 5.61 x 4.81 x 3.58 mm A GIA certified gem! No. PEF0116-4 $8898

"Regal Square Brilliant "
One of the largest and among the finest ET gems. Top green color with scintillating gold flashes.
It measures approx 5.52 x 5.63 x 5.41 mm. ET gems are considered large (by GIA) if they are over 1/3 carat. This spectacular gem weighs approx 1.34 carats. It is exceptionally large and extremely rare. GIA Certified extraterrestrial origin. Includes Stinson's COA.
No. PEF0613-43 A curator or connoisseur's treasure! POR.

"Golden Eye "
This double cabochon weighs an amazing 2.51 carats. Compared to the average Pallasitic peridot gem, it is a monster!
It measures approx 6.83- 6.92 x 5.56 mm Extremely rare. GIA Certified extraterrestrial origin.
No. PEF0613-43 The ultimate connoisseur's collectable! Includes Stinson's COA. Price On Request.

" Meteorite Pendant" with A GIA certified gem!
A treasure for a special someone! This gem is huge for an ET, Sparkling fountains light radiate as the gem is tilted. Meteorite peridot gems this size and clarity are extraordinary! It weighs just under one carat at 0.96 carat! It is approx 6.89 x 4.72 x 3.96 mm.
Mounted in a one-of-a-kind pendant, it is fabricated using a Gibeon meteorite from Namibia, that is etched to show the "Widmanstatten" pattern of nickel/iron crystals -- proof of space origin! Click on picture to show enlarged photo. The ET peridot gem is mounted in a 14 karat gold head. The 14 karat white gold bail is set with 5 round diamonds. No PEF109118 Pendant Price $12,680 Includes Stinson's COA.

" Barion Emerald Cut"
Measurements are approx 5.86 x 4.09 x 2.78 mm. Nice color and light return. Just over three-fifths of a carat at 0.61 points, this gem has inclusions that immediately identify it as extraterrestrial. Under 10X magnification a flaw on one end is easily seen. Best used in a pendant or as a specimen.
A GIA certified gem! Includes Stinson's COA. No PEF0116-6 $3700

" Meteorite "Orion" Pendant"
Measuring approx 38 mm in diameter. This pendant has the additional provanance of being exhibited in 2016 at the "Gems From Out Of This World" show at the Carnegie Museum's Wertz Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA. The "Orion Pendant" is set with 7 extraterrestrial peridot faceted gems totaling approx one carat and set in 14 karat gold. The Meteorite disk is fabricated from a Gibeon meteorite that has been etched to show the "Widmanstatten" pattern -- proof of meteoric origin. Price $7800. Includes Stinson's COA.
This one-of-a-kind pendant was also recently exhibited at the Tellus Museum's "Gems from Out of this World" giving it additional provenance.

"Extraterrestrial Peridot Small Rough "
These small extraterrestrial pieces are recovered from the solid nickel/iron meteorite matrix. Some are gemmy and some were located near the fusion crust and are opaque. This is coarse grade "small mine-run" crystals that run from 1 to 5 mm. They are from the exact same meteorites that produce the crystals from which we cut our larger gems. Some pieces may be suitable to cut very smallrose cuts or cabochons. These can also be used for inlay jewelry, beads, and many other jewelry or craft ideas/projects. We do not high-grade this size and there are occasionally pieces that are chatoyant or cat's-eye phenomenal gems. Photo shows typical contents of one bag. Click on photo to enlarge. Each bag contains 50 carats. Order No.ET-Rough. Price $129/bag; free shipping and insurance in the USA.
For personal service, email: stinsons@gemservice.com

"Extraterrestrial Peridot HIGH GRADE Small Rough "
These small extraterrestrial pieces are recovered from the solid nickel/iron meteorite matrix. These pieces are cleaner and more gemmy than the small rough above. This is coarse grade "small " crystals that run from approx 2 to 5 mm. They are from the exact same meteorites that produce the crystals from which we cut our larger gems. These are small pieces and some may be suitable to facet a very small gem or cabs. Photo shows typical color and size. Each bag contains 20 carats.
Order "ET-Rough HIGH GRADE" Price $200/bag. That includes free shipping and insurance in the USA.
DO NOT SEND MONEY without emailing first to confirm availability!! Please email: stinsons@gemservice.com

"Extraterrestrial Peridot Select High Grade FACET Rough " shown with 10 mm cube
Hand selected Limited supply!Extraterrestrial crystal peridot personally recovered from it's solid iron/nickel matrix, and then hand selected for size, clarity and yield. Don't miss out! Each piece has been cobbed and/or ground for best quality; and comes from the exact same USA strewn field location where the meteorites I cut are found. There are occasionally pieces that are also chatoyant and may yield a phenomenal gem. Photo shows the pieces for sale. Every one is unique. Far more rare than diamond! Yes they are expensive! PRICED PER CARAT starting at $250/ct & UP which INCLUDES free shipping in the USA, plus Stinson's COA. If you will zero me in on your approx budget, I will hand pick to try and suit you price target. I don't guess or play games trying to select, weigh, measue and photograph what I think you might want. I appreciate your business on all sales. Rough from 1/4 ct up to 110 points are available. Larger high end crystals may also be available.
DO NOT SEND MONEY without emailing first to confirm availability!! Please email: stinsons@gemservice.com

   Here are recent reviews we just received From Europe: "...the peridots just arrived today. And I was just blown away to find those fantastic xyls.
   It will be interesting and great fun to cut them :)) Wow Rick...I am overwhelmed - thank you so much!!!"

   From USA: "You have blown my mind! Fantastic pieces. Thank you."

   From USA: I had no idea that this rare rough was available. The meteoric peridot is incredible. Thank you for sharing. This is a treasure! "

meteorite gem photo

"Cat's-eye Cabochon "
This gem has a very distinct point of light that dances over the dome of this cab as it is moved.
It measures 3.32 - 3.50 x 2.83 mm and weights exactly 1/3 carat or 33 points. A GIA certified gem!
No. PEC 1111-1 $1650

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* Our gems are guaranteed to your satisfaction. Gems are primal, with care can last a millennium and your enjoyment of my creations is of paramount importance.
This is the only caveat to our guarantee: Gem(s) must be properly packaged to prevent damage and returned in the same condition as when sent.
Stinson's MUST be notified for shipping instructions. We will examine the gem and if undamaged, refund your money INCLUDING your return postage.
We try to treat our customers the way we want to be treated. I recover, I cut and I guarantee your satisfaction.

Click here: Photos of our customer's creations.

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