1.55 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from East Africa

One transparent 1.55 carat oval shape green tsavorite garnet is offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, with precise dimensions of 8.20 x 6.48 x 3.36 mm. The stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style, combining a faceted crown that promotes scintillation with a pavilion design that returns light efficiently. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, revealing only minimal internal features that do not detract from overall visual performance. Color intensity is described as intense, and the piece benefits from an excellent polish that enhances surface luster and facet definition. There has been no enhancement applied to this tsavorite, and its stated origin is East Africa, which informs both its character and market context.

Optically the gem displays the hallmark attributes of fine tsavorite, including a lively medium to strong saturation that reads as a vivid pure green under balanced lighting. The mixed brilliant cut is executed to emphasize both color and brilliance, allowing light to permeate the body and return as bright, well defined flashes. The stone’s transparency supports a vivid face up appearance, while the very very slightly included clarity means light transmission remains high. In practical terms tsavorite offers strong durability for everyday wear, and the presented dimensions and depth contribute to a pleasing table size and proportion that suit a variety of mounting styles.

When comparing hue and tone to other well known green gemstones, this tsavorite occupies a distinctly pure green position with a slightly cool to neutral tone. Compared with Colombian emeralds, which frequently exhibit a deeper, more bluish green with typical inclusions that create a velvety character, this tsavorite is purer in hue and brighter in tone, lacking the pronounced bluish component that is common in Columbian material. Against Zambian emeralds the tsavorite appears cleaner and more lively, as Zambian stones often show a deeper, cooler tone and a denser appearance. Compared with demantoid garnet from the Urals, which can show a yellowish green hue and exceptional dispersion that creates more fire, this tsavorite is more straightforward in green expression, favoring chroma and clarity over play of spectral color. Relative to chrome diopside and chrome tourmaline from famous localities, which can present darker forest tones with strong chromatic saturation, the tsavorite reads as fresher and more vivid, with a higher degree of brilliance and a clearer face up presentation.

Within the broader context of East African tsavorites, this stone aligns with the desirable market profile of intense, clean green material that is attractive for center stones in fine jewelry. The oval geometry and measured dimensions make it suitable for a solitaire ring, a refined pendant, or a tailored three stone setting, where the strong color and polish will interact effectively with white or warm metal choices. The absence of enhancement and the clear East African origin add to the gemological and ethical narrative, and The Natural Gemstone Company can provide additional imagery, measurements, and documentation upon request to support gem evaluation and certification. For care, routine cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush is recommended, avoiding ultrasonic or steam methods unless a professional assessment confirms those methods are safe for a specific mounting.