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

This matched pair of tsavorite garnets presents a clear and direct expression of natural gem quality, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. The stones weigh 0.70 carat and 0.65 carat respectively, each fashioned into a round shape with a mixed brilliant cut. The larger stone measures 5.67 by 5.59 by 3.17 mm, the smaller stone measures 5.57 by 5.50 by 3.05 mm. Both stones are transparent, with an intense green color intensity that is evenly distributed across each pavilion and crown. The clarity is assessed as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the surfaces show an excellent polish that enhances light return without masking the stones natural character. There has been no enhancement applied, and the gems are of Madagascar origin, which contributes to their distinct hue and crystalline purity. Together these specifications describe a pair that is well balanced for matched settings, where color harmony and proportions are prioritized.

The journey of these tsavorites begins at the point of extraction in Madagascar, where crystalline pockets yield gem quality garnets in a variety of sizes. From the mine the rough material is sorted by experienced field buyers, who distinguish the clearer and more intensely colored pieces from those better suited to industrial uses. Selected rough is logged and photographed, and basic measurements are taken before the material is consolidated for transport. Transportation follows documented supply routes that connect the mining regions with cutting and evaluation centers. Along the way the rough is subject to additional visual inspection to confirm its suitability for faceting. This early stage of selection is critical because it determines which pieces have the structural and optical attributes that will respond well to a mixed brilliant approach, and which pieces are best conserved as larger rough for alternate uses.

At the cutting workbench the chosen rough for this pair was planned with precision to preserve weight while achieving optimal symmetry and optical performance. The mixed brilliant cut employed here uses a brilliant facet arrangement in the crown to promote lively scintillation, combined with pavilion faceting that balances depth and dispersion. The lapidary considered the rough crystal habit, inclusion placement, and cleavage directions when aligning facets, in order to maximize color saturation and maintain the intense green tone that characterizes Madagascar tsavorite. Each stone was carefully preformed, faceted, and then fine polished under magnification. After cutting, the pair underwent a systematic matching process to ensure consistency in color, face up appearance, and size. Clarity evaluation at eye level confirmed very slightly included grading, which indicates minute inclusions that do not detract from the overall visual impact in standard viewing conditions. The excellent polish reflects a final stage of lapidary attention, allowing the stones to present bright facets and crisp facet junctions, essential characteristics for stones that will be set as a matched pair.

Once prepared and matched, the stones were cataloged and photographed for The Natural Gemstone Company inventory, accompanied by detailed notes on origin, treatment status, and exact measurements. The documentation records the lack of enhancement, the mixed brilliant cut, the clarity assessment, and the precise dimensions and weights for each stone. In the market these stones are most appropriate for a balanced pair of earrings, a companion set for a two stone ring, or other matched designs where proportion and color symmetry are central. The combination of transparent clarity, intense green hue, and careful cutting gives them versatility for both contemporary and more classical settings. The Natural Gemstone Company maintains records of sourcing and cutting for traceability, and these gems are presented with clear, factual descriptions of their attributes to support informed selection by jewelers and discerning customers.