1.48 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania

This is a transparent, round shape tsavorite garnet, weighing 1.48 carat, with precise dimensions of 7.16 by 7.07 by 3.96 mm, faceted in a mixed brilliant cut, clarity grade very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish. The cutting style balances crown and pavilion faceting to optimize light return and depth, producing controlled scintillation and an even distribution of color across the table. The stone is untreated, no enhancement, and its origin is Tanzania. The combination of transparency and vivid green saturation allows the gemstone to present a deep, lively tone while maintaining usable brilliance for jewelry settings. The very slight inclusions do not materially affect durability, and they are consistent with natural material from known tsavorite localities, providing visual confirmation of authenticity without compromising overall eye appeal.

Under natural daylight the stone displays its truest hue, a vivid emerald like green with balanced tone and saturation, the mixed brilliant facets yield lively internal reflections and clean facet junctions from the excellent polish. In cool white LED lighting the color appears slightly more intense and crisp, with enhanced contrast between bright facet reflections and the darker color zones, resulting in a pronounced scintillation. Under warm incandescent or candle light the gem takes on a richer, slightly warmer green, the depth of color increasing and the stone appearing more velvety as longer wavelength light emphasizes the body color. Under typical fluorescent lighting the stone retains good color, though the perceived saturation can be marginally less vivid than in daylight, while still showing strong facet brilliance. When mounted, the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish ensure consistent light performance, with bright flash and defined sparkle from movement, and with visual depth that reads larger than the millimeter size alone might suggest. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this tsavorite as a quality, untreated specimen suitable for fine jewelry, with predictable and attractive behavior across common light sources.