1.05 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from East Africa

One exquisite transparent tsavorite garnet from The Natural Gemstone Company offers a refined balance of precision cutting and natural color intensity, making it an exceptional choice for an engagement gem, The stone weighs one point zero five carats, and presents an elegant oval outline with calibrated dimensions of seven point three five by five point one one by three point four zero millimeters, the origin is East Africa, the gem is free of any enhancement, and the finish is described as excellent polish, at the face the clarity is very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a clarity condition that yields an effectively eye clean appearance while preserving the natural character of the crystal, the color is classified with intense color intensity, and the transparency is excellent, creating a lively, saturated green that performs beautifully in jewelry.

The cutting style is a mixed brilliant cut, a deliberate choice to optimize both color and light return, the crown is faceted in a brilliant schema to maximize scintillation and to break the light into dynamic flashes, while the pavilion incorporates modified facets that concentrate the green chroma and enhance depth, the length to width ratio of approximately one point four four produces a classically elegant oval silhouette that flatters the hand, the vertical proportions are carefully executed, the total depth relative to the average diameter is approximately fifty four point six percent, a depth that supports strong internal reflection without locking up the tone, facet junctions are crisp and symmetry is maintained to industry exacting standards, the mixed brilliant approach is particularly advantageous for tsavorite because it balances the need for color concentration with the gemstone s natural refractive properties, the result is a face up presentation that reads as lively and saturated, while still retaining the fine points of brilliance that buyers seeking a sparkling engagement center expect.

From an optical and material science perspective, this tsavorite demonstrates the hallmark attributes that make green grossular garnets desirable for permanent jewelry, the refractive index for tsavorite typically lies in the range of one point seven four to one point seven six, and this gem s polish and facet geometry exploit that refractive potential to produce crisp reflections and well defined facet contrasts, the specific gravity is in the area of three point six, and dispersion is modest at around zero point zero two four, these factors combine to create a gem that favors vivid chroma and lively scintillation over the broad spectral fire associated with higher dispersion species, the Mohs hardness for tsavorite is approximately seven to seven point five, and the material shows no natural cleavage, these mechanical characteristics translate into robust daily wear performance when the stone is set with appropriate security, for engagement purposes we recommend a protective setting strategy to guard the table and girdle, a low profile bezel or a well engineered four prong with a halo of accent stones will secure the stone while highlighting the intense green, metal pairing strongly influences perceived color, yellow gold imparts warmth that intensifies the green, while platinum or white gold provides a crisp backdrop that emphasizes saturation and contrast.

As an engagement option this untreated East African tsavorite brings rarity, color intensity, and durable gemological credentials in a size and shape that are immediately wearable, the one point zero five carat weight and the oval proportions create a visually significant center without excessive scale, the absence of enhancements confirms natural origin and enduring value, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the documented sourcing and the careful lapidary work evident in the cut and polish, for clients seeking a distinctive alternative to traditional diamond engagement rings this tsavorite provides both technical excellence and emotional resonance, our bench jewelers can recommend and execute bespoke mounting designs that maximize security and optical presence, please contact The Natural Gemstone Company to view the gem under multiple lighting conditions, to receive a detailed condition report, and to discuss setting options that will turn this exceptional tsavorite into a singular engagement heirloom.