1.23 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Tsavorite Garnet Pair from Kenya

This matched pair of round green tsavorite garnets presents a precise combination of weight, symmetry, and optical performance, each stone weighing 0.61 carats and 0.62 carats respectively. The gems measure 5.18 by 5.18 by 3.43 millimeters and 5.18 by 5.22 by 3.23 millimeters, and they are cut in a mixed brilliant style, offering the structural advantages of both step and brilliant cutting philosophies. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the polish is assessed as excellent, which together preserve maximum transparency and facet sharpness. There has been no enhancement to alter color or clarity, and provenance is Kenya, a source known for producing intensely colored tsavorites. The Natural Gemstone Company presents these stones as a matched pair with careful attention to balance in diameter, table size, and pavilion execution, ensuring that they function well as companion stones in earrings or as coordinated accents in multi stone designs.

The mixed brilliant cut applied to these tsavorites is a deliberate choice to optimize both color saturation and light return. In this instance the cutter has employed a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown to generate strong return of white light and scintillation, while the pavilion displays modified facets that enhance color retention by reducing light leakage through carefully controlled pavilion angles. The refractive indices typical for tsavorite in the 1.740 to 1.760 range mean that facet angles require exacting precision to avoid over or under bending of light, and these stones demonstrate that precision in the close alignment of facet junctions and symmetry of facet arrays. The result is a balanced interplay of contrast and brightness, where well executed crown facets break light into lively flashes, and the pavilion geometry concentrates and recirculates green saturation back through the table. The cutter has also maintained a consistent girdle and a controlled table size, which helps stabilize the optical profile across different lighting environments and ensures predictable behavior when set into metal.

The light performance of these tsavorites is characterized by intense color intensity combined with vibrant scintillation, a quality attributable to both the material chemistry and the cut execution. Tsavorite typically exhibits strong absorption bands that produce a vivid pure green, and when coupled with excellent polish and precise mixed brilliant faceting, the stones show a saturated green that remains consistent from edge to table. The first stone, with a slightly greater depth ratio, shows a denser internal reflection pattern, which can be interpreted as deeper flashes of color and more concentrated contrast facets. The second stone, with a marginally shallower pavilion, tends to display more open scintillation and more frequent lively flashes under movement. This complementary behavior is advantageous in matched pairs because it provides a pleasing visual interplay, where both stones read as the same tone and saturation from a distance, while each contributes subtly different micro dynamic to the overall effect. Minimal inclusions are located in zones that do not interrupt the central light path, allowing for near unobstructed light transmission and excellent apparent clarity at typical viewing distances.

From a craftsmanship and setting perspective these tsavorites are engineered for durable, high impact wear while maintaining a refined optical character. The excellent polish reduces surface diffusion and maximizes mirrorlike facet reflections, which is particularly important in green gems where surface luster directly affects perceived color depth. The absence of enhancement means the color is stable under normal lighting and cleaning regimes, and because the gems are natural, origin documented, and cut to rigorous standards, they are appropriate for precision settings such as three prong or bezel variants that respect the girdle thickness and protect the pavilion tips. For care, ultrasonic cleaning is acceptable in most cases due to the structural integrity of garnet, though avoidance of harsh chemicals is recommended to preserve mounting integrity. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind these stones with detailed measurements, clarity assessment, and origin information, and we recommend viewing the pair in both daylight and artificial lighting to appreciate their full optical character.