0.91 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Madagascar

This 0.91 carat freeform green tsavorite garnet from Madagascar presents a deliberate synthesis of gemological quality and lapidary precision, a combination that The Natural Gemstone Company insists upon for our collection. The pavilion to crown proportioning, while recorded as n a cut for this particular specimen, reflects a freeform approach that retains strict facet geometry, with a series of controlled step facets across the pavilion and a carefully graduated crown that maximizes internal reflection. Dimensions of 4.60 x 6.41 x 3.77 mm yield a compact profile that is ideal for both bezel and open prong settings, and the stone displays an excellent polish that produces crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet planes. The clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which in practical terms means inclusions are minute and do not interrupt the transmission of light through the body of the gem. The color intensity is vivid, a saturated pure green characteristic of high quality tsavorite, and there is no enhancement, so the hue, saturation, and tone you observe are the natural output of the Madagascar origin material.

From an optical engineering perspective the gem is optimized to convert incident light into saturated color and lively scintillation, a balance that is especially significant for green garnets where hue purity is prized. The freeform facet layout in this piece has been cut to favor lateral color dispersion and internal light routing, so that when light enters the crown facets it is repeatedly reflected between the pavilion facets before exiting, producing a deep, uniform face up color without the common windowing that can wash out tone. The very very slightly included clarity contributes to an effectively flawless visual field at hand height, allowing the vivid green to remain unfractured across viewing angles. Because there are no treatments, the refractive interactions you see are intrinsic to the material, which results in honest color stability under varied lighting, and the excellent polish minimizes light scattering and maximizes brilliance and contrast, so every facet plane exhibits crisp return and lively flashes.

Craftsmanship details are evident when the gem is examined under loupe or in mount, and the practical implications of that craftsmanship are felt in daily wear. Tight, even facet junctions reduce light leakage and create coherent internal reflection patterns, which means the gem reads as more saturated and lively even when set close to the finger or under a halo. The freeform profile allows a lapidary to orient the stone to emphasize center of color for cabochon adjacent settings, or to align a dominant plane of reflection for solitaire configurations, and the compact depth of 3.77 mm helps maintain a balanced table size that avoids dead zones. For designers seeking a focal point, the vivid green will anchor white metal palettes for maximum contrast, and it will harmonize beautifully with yellow gold tones when a warmer presentation is desired. The Natural Gemstone Company assures provenance from Madagascar and the absence of enhancement, and we present this tsavorite as an example of how superior material selection, deliberate freeform faceting, and expert finishing converge, producing a gem that from every angle appears impeccably finished, and that demonstrates how high quality lapidary technique enhances perceived flawlessness and heightens the gem for use in enduring, elegant jewelry.