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1.10 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania
Item ID: | K23009 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.46 Width: 5.49 Height: 3.74 |
Weight: | 1.10 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $1,200 |
One beautiful transparent 1.10 carat cushion shape green tsavorite garnet awaits a discerning collector, precisely measured at 6.46 by 5.49 by 3.74 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and depth, with a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish, entirely natural with no enhancement, originating from the famed deposits of Tanzania. Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this gem is more than a jewel, it is a rare expression of nature captured in a compact, wearable form, a stone that announces its presence with a lively green that feels both fresh and regal. The cushion silhouette carries a historic elegance, its softened corners and generous table allowing the mixed brilliant facet arrangement to maximize return of light, producing flashes of brilliance that dance through the vivid green body color. Close inspection reveals inclusions that confirm natural origin, yet they sit discreetly, preserving the gem's transparency and allowing an immediacy of color and fire that many historically prized stones could only aspire to. For the collector who values provenance, the Tanzanian origin connects this gem to a lineage of modern tsavorites discovered in the late 20th century, yet its transparency and tone recall rarities that have been sought by royalty for centuries.
When compared to famous gemstones in history, this tsavorite offers a distinct argument for its own place among treasures. Its vivid green rivals the hue that made Colombian emeralds legendary, invoking the deep verdant tones that have long been associated with crowns and court jewels, yet it brings a clarity and lively brilliance that many historic emeralds lack due to common oiling and typical internal structures. Where Mughal era emeralds and the famous Chalk Emerald carry historic weight and storied provenance, they often present a softer, velvety green that is at times more blocky than bright, and many require careful maintenance to preserve their appearance. By contrast, this tsavorite delivers an unenhanced, vivid saturation and a refractive liveliness that causes the stone to scintillate with an intensity that can call to mind the energetic fire of celebrated diamonds, such as the famous blue stones that have captivated royal treasuries, while still remaining distinctly and gloriously green. The mixed brilliant cut of this cushion shape was specifically chosen to amplify brilliance rather than simply depth of color, producing a play of light that elevates the gem beyond a flat green hue into a living, breathing jewel. Its durability, superior to that of many historically prized emeralds, makes it a practical and enduring option for daily wear, allowing a modern owner to enjoy a piece that feels both antique in spirit and contemporary in performance.
Owning this 1.10 carat Tanzanian tsavorite from The Natural Gemstone Company is an invitation to belong to an exclusive circle of collectors and connoisseurs who value authenticity, rarity, and the subtle prestige of a gem that requires no enhancement to shine. There are very few stones that combine this particular set of attributes, a vivid, saturated green, a high degree of transparency, a precise cushion cut with mixed brilliant facets, excellent polish, and an unaltered natural origin, and such combinations appear rarely even within exceptional gem markets. For those who commission bespoke settings, this tsavorite will respond beautifully to a sculpted mount that frames the cushion form while allowing light to enter and exit freely, making it ideal for a signet ring, an elevated solitaire, or a finely crafted pendant intended to become an heirloom. The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to advise on setting styles that protect the stone while showcasing its brilliance, and to facilitate a private acquisition process that honors discretion and the bespoke nature of the purchase. If you seek a green gemstone that speaks of historical resonance without historical compromise, a gem that offers modern durability and unaltered beauty, this tsavorite represents a rare opportunity to secure a jewel that will be admired for generations. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to reserve this exceptional piece and to join an elite group of owners who recognize the subtle power of an unenhanced, vividly green tsavorite.
























