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0.94 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Apr 17
Item ID: | K14419 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 5.71 Width: 5.16 Height: 3.86 |
Weight: | 0.94 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Asscher - Octagon |
Cut: | Asscher |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $300 |
This transparent 0.94 carat asscher octagon shape tsavorite garnet measures 5.71 by 5.16 by 3.86 mm, and displays a vivid green color with excellent polish and an asscher cut that emphasizes step facets and internal symmetry. Clarity is graded slightly included as evaluated at eye level, and the stone is free of any enhancement, originating from Tanzania. The asscher cut in this size yields a compact and elegant profile, producing crisp facet planes and a refined hall of mirrors effect that distributes the vivid green evenly across the table. The combination of transparency, vivid saturation, and meticulous polish allows the stone to present both depth and brightness, making it suitable for settings where both color and facet structure are intended to be focal elements.
In historical context, the tone and saturation of this tsavorite recall the intense greens admired in famed emeralds, such as those that have been prized for centuries for their lush color. Unlike many historically celebrated emeralds which frequently require oiling or other enhancements to improve clarity, this tsavorite is naturally untreated, and its vivid hue is intrinsic rather than induced. The asscher cut further differentiates it from classic emerald cuts by offering stronger geometric reflections and a more modern, architectural appearance, while the inherent toughness of garnet species typically provides greater day to day durability than many highly included emeralds. For collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate the visual impact of historical green gemstones but prefer natural, unenhanced material, this tsavorite offers a compelling alternative.
The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem as a single, distinct example of fine Tanzanian tsavorite, combining natural, vivid coloration, precise asscher faceting, and an excellent polish in a near one carat size. Its clarity profile permits confident mounting without significant masking of color, and the unenhanced origin enhances its long term value for both wearable and collectible uses. For designs that favor sharp geometry, refined brilliance, and a naturally intense green, this tsavorite represents a balanced choice between historical association and modern gemological integrity.
