1.07 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania

This 1.07 carat oval green tsavorite garnet from Tanzania offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a study in how precise geometry transforms color into fire, and clarity into live performance. Measuring 6.26 x 5.72 x 4.37 mm, this gem combines a classic oval silhouette with a mixed brilliant cut that is engineered to capture and return light with exceptional efficiency. Where many market offerings rely on simple round brilliants or coarse step cuts, this stone uses a crown of brilliant facets paired with a carefully proportioned pavilion to create a lively pattern of flashes and contrast. The mixed brilliant arrangement allows maximum light to enter through the crown, encounter multiple facet angles, and bounce back to the eye as scintillation and internal sparkle. The result is a sensation of depth and movement that makes the rich green hue read as both saturated and luminous at the same time, a balance that many comparable gems struggle to achieve.

Compared to other green gems commonly used in fine jewelry, this tsavorite stands out for a constellation of practical advantages. Unlike many emeralds on the market that are treated with oils or resins to improve clarity, this tsavorite has no enhancement, which preserves its natural integrity and long term value. Its clarity is described as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning it reads as eye clean to most observers while retaining natural internal character that confirms its authenticity. The intense color intensity of this garnet is vivid yet pure, showing the kind of green that competes favorably with chrome tourmaline and even demantoid in visual impact, while offering greater availability in small sizes and superior clarity without significant treatments. For buyers seeking a green stone that combines striking color with honesty in origin and finish, this tsavorite is a superior choice.

The superiority of the cut and polish cannot be overstated for discerning customers who understand that raw color alone does not make a gem exceptional. The mixed brilliant cut here optimizes facet geometry to maximize light return, creating bright pinpoints of fire and a lively scintillation pattern that dances as the gem moves. This is enhanced by an excellent polish, which ensures that each facet plane reflects light cleanly without diffusion or hazing. The oval outline adds practical advantages over perfectly round stones, offering the perception of greater size face up, and lending itself to a range of settings from classic solitaire to modern halo designs. For hand worn pieces, the dimensions and depth give excellent stability in a bezel or prong setting, while the garnet family hardness and toughness make it suitable for daily wear in rings, pendants, and earrings.

From a value perspective, tsavorite garnets like this one are rarer than many other green gem alternatives when you insist on intense color, high clarity, and no treatment. The Natural Gemstone Company sources this gem from Tanzania where the finest tsavorites are found, and our selection process emphasizes symmetry, proportion, and polish as much as color and clarity. When compared to treated stones or to some commercially cut alternatives that sacrifice brightness for weight retention, this piece demonstrates how careful cutting unlocks the true potential of the rough. The combination of its 1.07 carat weight, precise mixed brilliant faceting, intense natural green color, very slightly included evaluated at eye level clarity, excellent polish, and no enhancement origin Tanzania makes it a standout purchase for collectors and connoisseurs who want a gem that is both beautiful and honest.