1.44 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from East Africa

There are places on earth where time and pressure write their own quiet poetry, and this pear shape green tsavorite garnet began its life in one of those places in East Africa, deep within metamorphic rock that held chromium and vanadium like secret inks. Local miners, who read the landscape with generations of learned patience, found the rough crystal amid river gravels and fractured schist, and in that discovery a story began that links geology to human hands. The gem traveled from those highlands and valleys, carried by careful traders who value provenance and transparency, and arrived at our cutting room ready to be transformed. At The Natural Gemstone Company we believe that every stone carries its origin in its face, and with respect for the land and the communities involved we document that journey, so the wearer knows that this vivid green carries the memory of East Africa in every facet.

In raw form the crystal had the promise of color and clarity, and the decision to cut it as a pear shape was made to honor both the natural crystal outline and the desire to maximize brilliance. The finished gem is a transparent 1.44 carat tsavorite garnet, with measurements of 7.85 x 6.05 x 4.63 mm, and a mixed brilliant cut that combines precise faceting on the crown and pavilion to throw light outward while preserving the stone weight and depth. Evaluated at eye level the clarity grade is eye clean, so when you look into the heart of the gem you encounter an unclouded field of vivid green, a color intensity that reads as both lively and regal. There is no enhancement of any kind, so the hue is the result of nature and nothing else, and the polish is excellent, allowing each facet to reflect like a tiny mirror, enhancing the stone from every angle and ensuring that movement and light reveal new facets of green with every turn.

The cutting and polishing process is where the story of raw mineral becomes polished luxury, and skilled lapidaries took care to balance optical performance with the gemological soul of the stone. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen deliberately, crown facets to capture and disperse light, pavilion facets to return brightness to the viewer, and the pear silhouette to lend an elegant directional flow that flatters a range of settings. Because the stone is eye clean the cutter was able to orient the table and main facets so that internal reflections create depth and life, rather than concealments. Excellent polish means that there is a silky continuity across facets, so under different lighting conditions this tsavorite will show internal scintillation and mirror like flashes that make the green appear alive, deeper in the center and sparkling along the edges. From the pointed tip to the rounded shoulder the gem presents a harmony of angles and planes that showcase its transparency and color, a visual promise that every movement of the hand will be met with new light.

To wear is to continue the journey, and this tsavorite garnet translates its origin and craftsmanship into an emotional presence. Set as a solitaire pendant the pear shape will draw the eye and echo the lines of the neck, set in a halo it will read as luminous and modern, and set in a three stone ring it will speak of balance and warmth. Because it is natural, untreated, and sourced with care, the stone becomes an heirloom that carries a story of place and people, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind that story with clear documentation and the offer of bespoke settings crafted to your intent. Caring for this gem is simple and respectful, warm water with mild soap and a soft brush is all that is needed to maintain its sheen, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme impact, and the gem will continue to reflect its East African origin and the skill of its making for generations. If you would like to explore mounting options or request additional images under different lighting, our team is ready to assist, and we welcome the opportunity to place this pear shaped 1.44 carat tsavorite garnet into the next chapter of its life with you.