1.00 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from East Africa

If you are searching for a singular center stone for an engagement ring, or a rare collector piece that answers the quiet demand for something both elegant and extraordinarily alive, this 1.00 carat marquise shape green tsavorite garnet could be the one that ends your search. This gem measures 9.78 x 4.62 x 3.06 mm, it is cut in a marquise shape with a mixed brilliant cut to maximize fire and scintillation, it shows a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and it presents an intense color intensity with an excellent polish. The gemstone is transparent and untreated, it has no enhancement, and it carries the wild pedigree of East Africa. At The Natural Gemstone Company we understand that you want a stone that looks exceptional, that will sit perfectly in a design, and that will stand the test of time. This tsavorite answers those needs with a vibrant green that feels both modern and timeless, and with proportions that balance brilliance and wearable elegance.

Imagine the earliest chapters of this stone, deep beneath ancient terrain, long before human hands would see it. Over millions of years, immense heat and pressure worked through layers of the Earth in a region that would become known as East Africa, transforming sedimentary and metamorphic host rocks into the crucible where tsavorite grows. Tiny traces of chromium and vanadium in the surrounding chemical soup colored the growing garnet crystals a vivid green, in the same way that a painter adds the smallest touch to awaken a palette. These elements became trapped in the crystal lattice as atoms fixed into place during slow, patient crystallization, and each passing epoch allowed the crystal faces to develop their characteristic planes. Geological forces later uplifted these rocks, and weather and rivers gradually revealed pockets of gem quality material, freeing crystals that had been locked away for eons. The journey from formation to discovery leaves a mark on character and tone, and this marquise tsavorite carries the visual memory of those deep time processes in its saturated hue and lively internal structure.

When you hold the stone, or see it set in a design, the craft that followed the Earths work becomes clear. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to honor the gem in your hands, adding a brilliant table, balanced crown facets, and carefully angled pavilion facets to return light with dynamic sparkle. The marquise shape elongates the finger and creates a refined silhouette that is particularly desirable for an engagement ring that wants to look both vintage and contemporary. At 9.78 x 4.62 x 3.06 mm, this 1.00 carat tsavorite has proportions that allow strong presence without overwhelming a setting, and the excellent polish ensures every facet edge is crisp, contributing to clean reflections and lively flashes. The clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, means that the stone appears mostly eye clean to the wearer, while retaining natural inclusions that confirm authenticity and tell the story of its formation. The intense color intensity is the defining feature, a saturated green that reads as alive and full, perfect for someone seeking a center stone that will never be mistaken for anything common.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we know you want assurance as well as beauty, and this tsavorite offers both. It is untreated, no enhancement, and comes from East Africa, a region respected for producing the finest tsavorites in the world. If you desire a unique engagement ring, this gem will pair beautifully with yellow gold for a warm, regal contrast, or with white gold and platinum for a crisp, modern look that emphasizes color. For collectors, this piece represents a balance of size, color, and clarity that makes it a strong candidate for long term enjoyment and potential appreciation. We can provide guidance on setting styles, matching accent stones, and commission work to make the gem the centerpiece of a bespoke design. We also support our customers with secure shipping, careful packaging, and clear documentation so that your purchase feels as considered and confident as the stone itself. Choose this marquise green tsavorite and let the long and beautiful passage from its ancient origin to your present become part of the story you hand down.