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1.33 Ct. Green Grossular Garnet from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Aug 19
Item ID: | K23648 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.36 Width: 5.11 Height: 5.21 |
Weight: | 1.33 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Emerald Cut |
Cut: | Emerald Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $901 |
This transparent green grossular garnet is presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, and it is a precisely cut emerald cut specimen weighing 1.33 carats. The stone measures 6.36 x 5.11 x 5.21 mm, with an emerald cut that emphasizes linear symmetry and a broad table. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the proportions produce a clean visual presentation with minimal internal features visible without magnification. Color has been assessed as medium intensity green, uniform across the pavilion and crown, and the polish has been graded excellent, resulting in crisp facet junctions and strong facet definition. There has been no enhancement to alter color or clarity, the material is natural grossular garnet from Tanzania, and the overall combination of transparency, even medium green tone, and fine finishing places this example in a quality category suitable for central use in a wide range of jewelry designs.
In the context of grossular garnets offered on the market, this piece is notable for its combination of size and color. Green grossular garnets in the grossular family are commonly encountered in smaller sizes or with secondary hues that trend toward yellow or brown. Transparent material with a clean medium green hue at a calibrated weight of 1.33 carats is comparatively uncommon, particularly with no post mine enhancement. The emerald cut further distinguishes the stone, because step cuts require a high standard of crystallographic clarity to present cleanly without apparent cloudiness. When compared to typical supply of green grossular, which often appears in lower saturation or in smaller parcels suitable only for accent stones, this gem occupies a narrower segment of availability, making its selection meaningful for custom pieces that demand both a controlled hue and a degree of presence in size.
The emerald cut shape and proportions lend themselves to a wide variety of settings and design treatments for both modern and traditional jewellery. For ring work the stone will mount well in a four prong or six prong head that secures the corners while maintaining the rectangular outline, and an open gallery will allow light to traverse the pavilion for maximum color and clarity expression. A full bezel setting will protect the girdle and corners, offering a low profile for active wear, and a halo of small accent stones can be employed to increase perceived size and highlight the green tone without masking the clean step cut lines. East west orientation in a band or pendant will present a contemporary aesthetic, while three stone arrangements will balance the center emerald cut with tapered baguettes or trapezoids. For earrings a pair of matched stones or a single dangling solitaire will benefit from the gem symmetry, and custom cluster work can integrate this stone as a focal point paired with complementary gemstones that either contrast or harmonize with the medium green hue. In metal selection warmer alloys such as yellow gold will add contrast and perceived warmth to the green, while white gold or platinum will emphasize cool clarity and step cut geometry.
Practical considerations for the design and ongoing use of this grossular garnet are straightforward, given the supplied dimensions and attributes. The 6.36 x 5.11 x 5.21 mm proportions fit comfortably into standard head sizes for solitaire rings and pendants, and a competent jeweller will account for bezel or prong margins that add minimal overall footprint. At 1.33 carats the stone provides a central presence without necessitating oversized mountings, and the very slightly included clarity grade indicates standard care in fabrication to avoid placing settings that concentrate stress at inclusion points. Garnet species are generally resilient for regular wear, and routine precautions against sharp knocks, high heat, and harsh chemicals will preserve polish and facet definition. Documentation of origin and treatment status is provided, and The Natural Gemstone Company will supply condition notes to support custom work and certification. For clients and designers seeking a transparent green grossular garnet with balanced medium color, an emerald cut that reads cleanly in direct observation, and natural, untreated provenance from Tanzania, this specimen offers a precise and adaptable option that responds well to a broad array of jewelry settings.
























