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

This matched pair of tsavorite garnets presents a rare combination of precise dimensions and lively optical performance, ideal for a discerning buyer who values technical quality. Individually the stones weigh 0.64 carats and 0.65 carats respectively, and both are fashioned into round shapes with measurements of 5.40 by 5.40 by 3.23 millimeters, and 5.40 by 5.36 by 3.32 millimeters. These proportions reflect a careful cutting strategy that balances table diameter, crown height, and pavilion depth to maximize face up color and light return. The material is natural Kenyan tsavorite garnet, a green grossular variety with a refractive index in the typical tsavorite range of approximately 1.740 to 1.760, and a specific gravity near 3.60 to 3.68, properties that contribute to strong internal reflection and a satisfying visual weight relative to size. The color intensity is classified as intense, exhibiting saturated green without indication of heat or fracture filling, the clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, and the polish has been graded excellent. No enhancements have been applied, and the provenance from Kenya is documented, ensuring the gemological integrity that collectors and designers expect from The Natural Gemstone Company.

The cutters employed a mixed brilliant cut, a faceting design that strategically combines brilliant facets on the crown with modified step or pavilion facets to control dispersion and contrast. On these stones the crown appears proportioned to allow a modest table, producing tight, scintillating flashes from the star and upper girdle facets, while the pavilion facet arrangement is adjusted to create depth of color by increasing the path length of light within the stone. The result is efficient light return with balanced brilliance and selective fire. Precision in facet junctions and symmetry is evident in the matched dimensions, which is critical because even minor variances in pavilion angle or crown height will alter the return angle of light and consequently the apparent brightness and contrast. The excellent polish further enhances reflective efficiency by minimizing surface scattering, allowing the gems to present crisp facet contrasts and clean, mirror like reflections that increase perceived clarity and saturation.

When comparing the reflective qualities of the two stones, their near identical cutting and size provide synchronous performance, while minute differences in pavilion depth and weight create complementary visual effects that enhance the pair as a whole. The 0.65 carat stone with a slightly greater pavilion depth produces marginally deeper flashes and more concentrated contrast, emphasizing the saturated green in center table reflections, whereas the 0.64 carat stone with a marginally shallower profile exhibits broader face up brightness and more uniform dispersion across the crown. In combination these traits yield a dynamic dialog between concentrated, intense central flashes and expansive, lively scintillation around the perimeter. The inherent optical character of tsavorite, governed by its refractive index and modest dispersion, favors strong green saturation with crisp white brilliance rather than pronounced spectral fire, and the mixed brilliant cut here optimizes that behavior by allowing white brilliance to frame and intensify the green color, while controlled facet geometry prevents the green from appearing blocked or too dark. When set as a pair, the stones will appear more vivid together than each would in isolation, as reciprocal reflections between their facets create secondary flashes and a perceived increase in saturation, and synchronized scintillation patterns will make the pair read as a coherent unit even under variable lighting.

From the perspective of craftsmanship and practical use, these tsavorites demonstrate the quality controls expected from a specialist dealer, with matched dimensions and consistent facet execution that facilitate predictable setting and secure mounting. The very slight inclusions are internal and minimal, they do not impact polish retention or structural integrity under normal wear, and their transparency allows light to traverse the material with minimal obstruction. Because there has been no enhancement, the color stability and long term behavior under light and temperature are those of untreated natural gemstones, a consideration for collectors and custom jewelers who prioritize permanence and provenance. For design integration, the pair is ideally suited to fine stud settings, matched side stones in a halo or trilogy composition, or precision paired placements in bespoke ear ornaments, where the matched diameter and similar table proportions will ensure even bezel or prong engagement and uniformity of light performance. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the documented Kenyan origin and natural state of these tsavorites, and we can provide technical recommendations for mounting to preserve the optical synergies of the pair, and assistance with selecting complementary diamonds or metals to further enhance the interplay between brilliance and color.