1.35 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Tsavorite Garnet Pair from Madagascar

This matched pair of tsavorite garnets presents a careful balance of size, cut, and natural color, prepared to the specifications expected by discerning buyers. The stones weigh 0.70 carats and 0.65 carats respectively, and are fashioned as round shape green tsavorite garnets with dimensions of 5.67 by 5.59 by 3.17 millimeters for the larger stone, and 5.57 by 5.50 by 3.05 millimeters for the smaller stone. Both stones are cut as mixed brilliant cuts, combining a faceted brilliant crown with a pavilion geometry designed to enhance saturation and return. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, reflecting minor internal characteristics that do not compromise transparency or light transmission. Color intensity is vivid, and the polish is excellent across all facets. There has been no enhancement to the material, and the pair originates from Madagascar, a source known for producing highly saturated green grossular garnet specimens.

From a faceting and optical engineering perspective these tsavorites exhibit attributes that indicate precise cutting decisions to optimize both brilliance and color saturation. The mixed brilliant cut in each stone employs a standard brilliant facet arrangement on the crown to maximize specular return and scintillation, while the pavilion planes are calibrated to a relatively shallow to moderate depth that favors strong face up color without sacrificing brightness. The practical result is consistent light return across viewing angles, with the crown facets acting as controlled windows that allow the vivid green body color to read strongly under both daylight and incandescent lighting. Tsavorite is an isotropic garnet family member, with a refractive index in the region of approximately 1.740 to 1.760, and intrinsic low dispersion, so the cutter must rely on precise facet alignment and table sizing to balance fire with body color. In these two stones the cutter has achieved that balance, evidenced by near identical crown-pavilion relationships and matched table reflections across the pair. Excellent polish and well executed facet junctions further enhance contrast patterns and preserve optical symmetry, which is particularly important in small calibrated pairs where minute variances can produce perceptible mismatches when set side by side.

The matching process behind this pair demonstrates deliberate selection and finishing to produce a harmonious set suitable for high quality jewelry applications. The differences in diameter and depth between the two stones are minimal, with a diameter variance of only 0.10 millimeters and a depth variance of 0.12 millimeters, and the weight differential is only 0.05 carats. These tight tolerances reflect selection for congruent optical behavior, including matched brightness, saturation, and inclusion appearance at typical viewing distances. When mounted, the pair will exhibit consistent face up color and coordinated light return, which is particularly desirable for calibrated stud earrings or matched accent stones in paired designs. For settings, an open backed prong or low profile bezel will permit optimal light interaction and maintain the vivid green tone, while a subtle halo or contrasting metal can be used to enhance perceived size and color intensity. At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize provenance and craftsmanship, and this pair is presented as a natural, untreated matching set from Madagascar, ready for a jeweler to set with confidence or for a collector who values technical precision.