1.46 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from East Africa

This transparent green tsavorite garnet presents a precise combination of weight, profile, and optical quality, making it well suited for a range of bespoke jewelry applications. The stone weighs 1.46 carat and measures 7.47 by 5.91 by 4.04 millimeters, an oval outline with a carefully executed mixed brilliant cut. The clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which preserves strong transparency and lively internal reflections. Color is vivid, with a saturated green that reads as pure and evenly distributed across the crown and pavilion, and the polish is excellent. There has been no enhancement to alter the material, and the gem originates from East Africa, a noted source for high clarity tsavorite with such intense tones. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem as a ready candidate for both classic and contemporary settings due to its balance of carat weight, dimensions, and finish.

For ring designs the oval shape and proportions lend themselves to multiple mounting strategies that emphasize the color and perceived size. In a solitaire prong setting, four to six well placed prongs will secure the outline while allowing light to enter and return through the pavilion. A tailored bezel or partial bezel will offer greater protection for everyday wear, while a low profile double prong or secure basket mounting will retain brilliance and keep the gem comfortable for ring use. Halo configurations using small brilliant cut diamonds or white sapphires will increase apparent surface area and create contrast, particularly when the halo uses carefully matched melee sizes to the 7.47 by 5.91 millimeter face. Consider east west orientation for an alternative modern silhouette, and three stone or trilogy mounts will frame the oval with balanced side stones that can be matched in color temperature or chosen as white accents for contrast. The 4.04 millimeter depth, which represents approximately 60 percent relative to the average of length and width, is compatible with standard ring setting cups and does not generally require deep alterations to conventional gallery or head designs.

Beyond rings this tsavorite adapts readily to pendants, earrings, and multi gem pieces. As a pendant the stone sits naturally in a small to medium drop, where a simple bail and prong head will maximize face up color and allow a slim profile for daily wear. A bezel pendant will emphasize the gem s silhouette in a contemporary way and can be paired with a fine chain to suit proportions. In earrings the 1.46 carat weight provides substantial presence for matched pairs when twins are available, or as a single drop stud combined with a diamond halo for asymmetric compositions. The oval profile can be oriented vertically or horizontally in drop or cluster arrangements, and the mixed brilliant cut will interact attractively with pavé or millegrain environments. For bracelets and cuffs the gem can be set as a focal station in a bezel or flush mount where the moderate depth and secure settings minimize snagging. Custom designers will appreciate that the vivid green reads well against all traditional precious metals, with white metals creating crisp contrast, yellow gold warming the tone, and rose gold offering an unexpected vintage leaning.

Practical considerations for fabricators and clients inform final design choices and long term wear. The very slightly included clarity at eye level indicates minimal impact on durability, although careful orientation of inclusions away from stress points is recommended for high use ring settings. The absence of enhancement simplifies valuation and ensures stability under normal conditions, though standard gemstone care is advised, avoiding aggressive thermal shock and harsh chemicals. Tsavorite is resilient for regular wear when mounted appropriately, and ultrasonic cleaning may be acceptable in many cases but should be confirmed with the jeweler once set. When commissioning a custom piece from The Natural Gemstone Company or an independent bench jeweler, provide the exact dimensions 7.47 by 5.91 by 4.04 millimeters and the listed attributes so mountings can be engineered to the stone s girdle profile and pavilion depth. These specifications support reliable prong placements, secure bezel rims, and accurately proportioned halos or side stone channels, resulting in a finished piece that showcases the gem s vivid color and precision cut while meeting functional expectations.