1.42 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania

This 1.42 carat oval green tsavorite garnet from Tanzania presents a rare combination of size, transparency, and intense color, dimensions 7.91 x 5.94 x 3.87 mm, an average depth to diameter ratio of 55.9 percent, and a length to width ratio of approximately 1.33 to 1. The stone is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, employing a brilliant style crown paired with a precision pavilion that incorporates modified step elements to maximize return of light and color saturation. Faceting execution is precise, with well defined facet junctions, balanced symmetry and an even girdle profile that preserves the oval proportions without introducing optical distortion. The mixed brilliant treatment is an intentional choice that enhances the lively scintillation expected from tsavorite while maintaining strong color dispersion, making this piece suitable for fine jewelry applications where both fire and hue must remain in balance.

Clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the stone is transparent with inclusions that do not significantly impede visual performance at normal viewing distances. These natural inclusions are characteristic of gem quality garnets and serve as confirmation of untreated origin, they are stable under routine wear and do not require clarity enhancement. The polish is excellent, executed to a high standard so that facet planes are bright and crisp, enabling clean light return and a lively surface appearance. The color intensity is recorded as intense, a deep, saturated green that reads as true tsavorite green rather than a green with dominant yellow or blue modifiers, and the saturation is evenly distributed across the table and pavilion facets. No enhancement has been performed, the stone remains in its natural state, and the origin, Tanzania, is consistent with the most desirable east African tsavorite material known for its rich green tones.

From a rarity and investment standpoint this specimen is notable, tsavorite garnet is uncommon in sizes exceeding one carat when combined with intense, transparent green color, and stones of this quality and weight are considerably rarer than the smaller parcels typically available on the market. Compared with other green gems and with tsavorite material of lesser saturation, this 1.42 carat piece occupies a limited supply band, making it attractive to collectors and designers seeking a focal gem that will deliver both visual impact and long term appeal. The combination of mixed brilliant faceting, precise workmanship, excellent polish, and an eye level slightly included clarity grade preserves the natural character of the garnet while ensuring it performs exceptionally when set, particularly in rings or pendants that exploit its oval proportions and lively optical performance. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this tsavorite as a prime example of untreated, well cut material suitable for connoisseurs who demand technical excellence as well as rarity in both size and color.