1.52 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania

This listing describes one transparent green tsavorite garnet, weight 1.52 carats, cushion shape, dimensions 6.51 x 5.59 x 4.82 mm. The gem is cut in a mixed brilliant style, combining pavilion and crown facets to enhance light return, and it presents a vivid color intensity with an excellent polish. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the stone displays minimal, well dispersed inclusions that do not detract from its overall transparency or its scintillation. There has been no enhancement to this tsavorite, and its natural state is documented, origin Tanzania. The measured proportions and the precision of the facet junctions indicate careful cutting to maximize the aesthetic potential of the rough material while preserving weight, a balance that is particularly important in gems of this vivid hue.

Optical performance is notable for the depth of green and the lively dispersion within the pavilion. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to emphasize both face up color and internal brilliance, yielding strong flashes of green across the table and facets. The vivid color intensity is consistent across the crown with slight tone variation at facet edges that contributes to the gem character without creating dark windows or overly saturated zones. The polish is excellent, producing crisp facet reflections and minimal surface texture, which supports clean light transmission. The clarity grade very slightly included reflects small internal features visible under magnification, and at normal viewing distance the gem reads as clean. These characteristics make the stone well suited for investment quality jewelry, where both color and brilliance are essential, and the durable garnet chemistry supports everyday wear when set responsibly.

Provenance from Tanzania provides geological context that is significant for collectors, gemologists, and jewelers. Tanzanian tsavorite occurrences are associated with specific metamorphic zones where vanadium rich and chromium bearing environments foster intense green coloration in garnet species. The sample displayed here was selected for its saturated green tone and fine cutting attributes, representing material that met strict selection criteria at source. The absence of enhancement is an important attribute, as it preserves the natural optical and chemical integrity of the gemstone. Documentation from origin is available through our standard sourcing records at The Natural Gemstone Company, and the stone has been catalogued with measurements and observations recorded under controlled lighting and magnification. Such provenance and consistent documentation are useful for appraisals and for informing a thoughtful setting design, whether the gem is intended for a solitaire, a halo setting, or a more intricate bespoke design.

The color of this tsavorite suggests a romantic narrative tied to verdant landscapes and clear water reflections, a story that can inform the emotional resonance of a finished piece. Imagine a traveler in the foothills of a mountain range, pausing beside a hidden stream where light filters through canopy leaves, striking droplets and moss covered stones, producing an emerald shimmer. The gem captures that instant, with vivid green like the first deep leaf of spring, and clarity that allows light to pass freely as if echoing clear water. The small, very slight inclusions are like memories of the journey, subtle traces of place and process that add authenticity and character, rather than detracting from beauty. For a wearer, such a stone can be a quiet emblem of renewal and constancy, a reminder that brilliance is often most striking when tempered by small imperfections that prove natural origin. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this tsavorite with technical transparency and with an invitation to consider the personal story a gemstone can carry into an heirloom. Care recommendations include periodic cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoidance of ultrasonic cleaning if inclusions are a concern, and professional inspection for secure settings before daily wear, to ensure the longevity of the gem in jewelry.