1.03 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Tsavorite Garnet Pair from Tanzania

This matched pair of tsavorite garnets from The Natural Gemstone Company presents a precise combination of optical performance and gemological integrity, ideal for buyers who prioritize technical detail. The two stones weigh 0.51 carats and 0.52 carats respectively, and exhibit cushion shapes with close dimensional parity at 4.51 by 4.48 by 3.31 millimeters and 4.52 by 4.52 by 3.16 millimeters. Both are cut to a mixed brilliant geometry, have a clarity grade recorded as very very slightly included at eye level, show intense color intensity, and carry an excellent grade for polish. There is no enhancement recorded for these gems, and their documented origin is Tanzania. The combination of weight, near identical table and pavilion proportions, and consistent clarity make this pair particularly suitable for matched settings where symmetry and optical coherence are critical.

From a cutting and light performance perspective, the mixed brilliant treatment on these cushions is calibrated to the refractive index and specific gravity typical of green grossular garnet, which allows the cutter to balance light return, contrast pattern, and color saturation. The mixed brilliant approach uses a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown to maximize scintillation and return, while employing a modified pavilion that controls the internal contrast pattern and reduces light leakage. The measured crown height, table diameter, and pavilion depth across these stones reflect intentional facet planning, with the slightly differing total depths tuned to maintain even face up appearance. The excellent polish minimizes surface diffusion of light and preserves sharp facet junctions, which enhances pinpoint reflections and the lively square scintillation commonly sought in cushion cuts. Because tsavorite displays strong color saturation due to trace chromium and vanadium, the cutter has preserved crown thickness and table proportion to maintain intense green saturation without overdeepening the tone, which would otherwise mute brilliance.

When considering setting and long term wear, the physical properties of tsavorite support regular use while demanding considered protective design. Grossular tsavorite typically registers around seven to seven and a half on the Mohs hardness scale, providing good resistance to abrasion, while its lack of cleavage improves resistance to fracturing under impact. For these cushions, recommendations include settings that protect the softened cushion corners and secure the girdle plane to avoid chipping during daily wear. Prong settings with reinforced corners maintain maximum light ingress and highlight the mixed brilliant crown, while low profile bezel settings increase protection at a modest cost to apparent size and brilliance. For matching stud earrings, equalized depth and table alignment are essential to ensure synchronous light return when viewed together, and these two stones are well matched in proportions and optical weight, which will result in balanced face up brightness and hue in symmetrical paired mountings.

As a matching set intended for intergenerational transfer, these tsavorites embody attributes that support heirloom status, including matched optical properties, durable material characteristics, and an unaltered natural state. The near identical weights and calibrated cutting preserve continuity between generations, allowing the stones to remain interchangeable within different pieces of jewelry while maintaining consistent visual identity. Provenance from Tanzania contributes to documented history and provenance, and the lack of enhancements simplifies future valuations and appraisals. The Natural Gemstone Company commits to precise documentation of these parameters, enabling custodians to trace the technical profile of the gems alongside their family history. With appropriate care, professional cleaning, and periodic inspection of settings, this pair can be passed down as a coherent matched set that retains technical integrity and aesthetic uniformity for decades.