1.08 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania

This is a transparent 1.08 carat pear shape green tsavorite garnet that measures 9.15 by 4.68 by 3.48 millimeters, it displays a classic pear silhouette with a mixed brilliant cut that has been proportioned to maximize both face up color and light return, its clarity grade is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level so that to the unaided eye the stone appears clean with only minute internal features visible under magnification, the color intensity is intense and vibrant with a pure green hue that is neither overly yellow nor overly blue, the polish is excellent giving crisp facet junctions and lively reflections, there is no enhancement, the origin is Tanzania, The Natural Gemstone Company offers this piece as a natural, untreated example of tsavorite that combines a desirable size with remarkable color and clarity for collectors and designers.

From a gemological perspective the attributes of this tsavorite explain why it appeals to an educated buyer, the grossular garnet species that tsavorite represents derives its vivid green from trace chromium and vanadium in the crystal lattice, the intense saturation and good tone are key determinants of value because they deliver color at modest sizes where lighter material can read pale, the mixed brilliant cut is specifically chosen to balance scintillation and dispersion with the gem type, the pavilion and crown facets interact to allow strong light return through the table while maintaining lively side flashes that make the pear shape attractive when set, the very very slightly included grade evaluated at eye level indicates that no inclusion materially distracts from the gem, inclusions that are present are typically fine and confined so that they do not compromise durability, the excellent polish further enhances the apparent transparency and boosts the gemometeric performance that a luxury jewelry maker or an experienced collector seeks.

Imagine the geological story that produced this stone millions of years ago, deep within ancient metamorphic terranes of what is now Tanzania, intense tectonic forces and elevated temperatures altered sedimentary and igneous protoliths into gneisses and schists, during these conditions fluids charged with elements including vanadium and chromium circulated through fractures and voids, over geological time calcium and aluminum rich melts and fluids crystallized as the physical and chemical environment slowly evolved, the garnet lattice was able to incorporate trace chromophores as it grew, crystal faces developed with remarkable regularity because growth occurred in a stable environment, slow cooling allowed for the formation of relatively inclusion free material and the development of gem quality crystals, subsequent uplift and erosion liberated these crystals into stream systems and alluvial deposits where they survived weathering processes and were eventually recovered by miners working in greenstone belts and metamorphic outcrops, the result is a gem that carries within it a record of deep time and precise geological chemistry, a natural object that crystallized long before human history and that retains an unaltered chemical and physical character.

For the buyer who values provenance, durability and optical performance this tsavorite is a compelling proposition, gems of tsavorite in excess of one carat with intense, vivid green color and eye level clarity are uncommon and therefore carry a premium relative to more abundant green stones, the pear shape with its tapered point offers elegant design possibilities and is particularly well suited to pendants and solitaire rings where the mixed brilliant cutting style will show lively scintillation, for daily wear settings that protect the pointed end are recommended, routine care requires only warm water, mild soap and a soft brush to remove surface oils, avoid sudden thermal shock and harsh chemicals, because this piece has no enhancement the color you see is the color that formed in the earth and The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the stated origin and treatment status, if you would like additional information we can provide high resolution photography, a more detailed gemological report upon request, and guidance on mounting options to best preserve and display the beauty and natural history of this remarkable tsavorite.