0.95 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from East Africa

This exquisite heart shape green tsavorite garnet weighs 0.95 carat, with dimensions of 6.42 x 6.16 x 3.28 mm, and it presents a perfectly balanced silhouette for a romantic solitaire or a bespoke centerpiece. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize light return and fire, while the excellent polish allows every facet to sing, producing a lively, sparkling surface under all lighting conditions. At eye level this gem is graded very very slightly included, which means it reads as visually clean to the wearer, preserving a pure, uninterrupted field of vivid green. There has been no enhancement, so the color you see is entirely natural, a vivid intensity that offers the rare combination of saturation and brightness that collectors and designers prize. The heart outline adds an additional layer of emotional resonance, providing a sculptural form that translates beautifully into rings, pendants, and custom settings, and the near one carat weight gives presence without overwhelming the design.

When you compare this tsavorite to other green gemstones on the market, its advantages in both performance and value become clear. Versus emeralds, which often carry significant inclusions and typically require oiling or clarity enhancement to achieve desirable appearance, this East African tsavorite delivers transparent, vivid green color without any treatment, offering a cleaner and more durable alternative for everyday wear. Compared with chrome tourmaline and peridot, this tsavorite demonstrates superior brilliance and scattering of light because of garnet family optics, producing a more lively and gemlike appearance. Against rare green gems such as demantoid garnet, tsavorite often provides similar chromatic intensity at a more accessible price point, while still offering excellent durability for jewelry. Because this stone is unenhanced, with a precision mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish, it holds its visual appeal under direct and diffused light better than many heat treated or filled stones, and it requires less special care than heavily included or treated alternatives. For buyers who want natural color, reliable wearability, and a vivid green that reads beautifully both on the hand and on the neck, this tsavorite is a compelling choice.

The origin of this tsavorite in East Africa adds a meaningful layer of value and provenance that discerning buyers recognize. East African deposits, particularly those that produce fine tsavorite, have gained a reputation for producing stones with exceptional clarity and vibrant chroma, because of unique geological conditions that concentrate chromium and vanadium in forms that yield intense green hues. When a gem is traced to a reputable East African source, collectors appreciate the geological story behind the color, the relative rarity of high quality material, and the ethical traceability that comes with established supply networks in the region. This provenance elevates the gem above anonymous material, and it places this piece in a context of modern gem discovery and artisanal cutting traditions. At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize this origin as a key part of the gem narrative, because it is directly linked to the stone performance you see, the absence of enhancements, and the enduring market demand for responsibly sourced tsavorite. In short, this heart shape tsavorite, with its 0.95 carat weight, mixed brilliant cut, very very slightly included clarity at eye level, vivid color intensity, excellent polish, absence of enhancement, and East African origin, represents an exceptional balance of beauty, value, and provenance, making it a superior choice for both collectors and designers who want a natural, lively green gem that stands apart from other options on the market.