1.09 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania

This transparent 1.09 carat pear shaped green tsavorite garnet measures 7.42 by 5.04 by 3.92 millimeters, and is masterfully faceted in a mixed brilliant cut to maximize fire and depth. At eye level the stone is graded slightly included, a common and acceptable clarity for natural tsavorites that allows a clean, lively appearance without reaching fully loupe clean standards. The color is described as vivid in intensity, presenting a pure, saturated green that is remarkably consistent through the pavilion and crown, and the polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and lively light return. There has been no enhancement to this gem, and its Tanzanian origin contributes positively to provenance and rarity, making it a straightforward, honest choice for both collectors and connoisseurs. The pear shape is ideal for rings or pendants where the elongated silhouette enhances perceived size and directs attention to the gem’s central flash, while the mixed brilliant faceting preserves weight and optimizes scintillation.

When comparing hue and tone to more familiar green gems from well known localities, this Tanzanian tsavorite displays a cleaner, more vivid pure green than many Colombian emeralds, which often carry a bluish cast and a deeper, more velvety tone combined with typical clarity challenges and routine oiling. Against Zambian emeralds, which can show cooler, bluish greens and heavier saturation, the tsavorite tends to read clearer and brighter under mixed lighting due to its higher refractive response and lack of standard enhancement. Compared to tsavorites from Kenya, Tanzanian examples can be very similar but this particular 1.09 carat has a slightly more intense, jewel like saturation rather than a grassy or yellowish tint. Versus Russian demantoid garnet, which can exhibit apple or yellow green tones with exceptional dispersion, this tsavorite is more purely green and less golden, favoring a true emerald hue over demantoid’s lively, lighter green. Compared with chrome diopside from Russia, which is often very dark and fragile, the tsavorite offers greater durability with a firmer, more brilliant tone that is better suited to everyday wear.

For the educated buyer considering value and longevity, this tsavorite’s strengths are clear, vivid color, natural, untreated status, excellent polish, and reliable hardness and toughness for regular jewelry use. The slightly included clarity is consistent with natural formation and does not interfere with the gem’s visual performance at typical viewing distances. With its Tanzanian provenance and the meticulous finishing provided, this 1.09 carat pear tsavorite represents a compelling combination of rarity and practical beauty, and is offered through The Natural Gemstone Company with full disclosure on cutting, measurements, and treatment status, making it an attractive acquisition for both investment and fine jewelry applications.