1.58 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Madagascar

This transparent 1.58 carat green tsavorite garnet measures 8.10 x 5.27 x 4.05 mm, presented in a refined emerald cut, sourced from Madagascar, and offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. The gem displays an eye clean clarity grade evaluated at eye level, intense color intensity, and an excellent polish, with no enhancement. Color is evenly saturated across the table and step facets, producing a vivid green that leans toward pure grass green with subtle blue green overtones under cool light. The dimensions and weight give a compact but substantial profile suitable for a center stone in a variety of settings, and the excellent polish confirms crisp facet junctions and a smooth girdle finish that minimize surface diffusion of light.

The emerald cut geometry employed in this tsavorite maximizes light play through carefully proportioned step facets, long parallel facet planes on the crown and pavilion, and tight symmetry that produces broad, mirror like flashes of reflected light. Unlike brilliant cuts that rely on scintillation and dispersion, this step cut directs light in directional flashes along the length and width, creating a hall of mirrors effect that emphasizes color saturation and brightness. The crown and pavilion angles are balanced to reduce windowing and to enhance internal light return, while the table to depth relationship preserves depth of color without sacrificing lively reflection. With garnet chemistry that produces strong refractive response but limited dispersion, the cutter has optimized facet size and facet junction sharpness to convert incoming light into vivid, uniform flashes rather than small, scattered sparkle. This technical approach yields a gem that reads larger face up than its carat weight might suggest, and that maintains consistent color under varied lighting. For mounting, a bezel or crisp four prong setting oriented to show the table and long axis will preserve the optical dynamics, and a metal choice with moderate contrast will accentuate the intense green. This tsavorite combines rigorous faceting technique, natural origin, and meticulous finishing to deliver maximum light play and enduring visual impact from The Natural Gemstone Company.