1.65 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from East Africa

From the mineral veins of East Africa to the careful hands of our master cutters, this 1.65 carat pear shaped tsavorite garnet carries a story written in stone. Born in metamorphic rock where high pressure and chromium rich fluids converge, this gem slowly grew into a vivid green crystal, each growth line recording a moment of geological time. Miners in remote deposits recovered rough that already hinted at exceptional color, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we selected this piece for its rare combination of transparency and saturated hue. The lapidary phase respected that natural promise, employing a mixed brilliant cut to balance scintillation and depth, shaping it to precise dimensions of 8.23 by 6.34 by 4.83 mm, and polishing every facet to an excellent finish that reveals the gem as both jewel and geological narrative.

Up close the gem reveals the unique inclusions that give it an unmistakable signature, tiny mineral crystals and slender growth tubes that catch the light and disperse it into lively flashes, fine pinpoints that shimmer like distant stars when viewed under a loupe, and subtle directionality in the internal structure that echoes its crystalline origin. These very very slightly included features evaluated at eye level confirm the stone as a natural tsavorite, they are not imperfections to conceal, they are fingerprints of the gem that distinguish it from treated or synthetic material. The vivid color intensity remains uniformly green without enhancement, a natural statement of its provenance and chemical makeup. Set in a design that embraces its pear shape, this tsavorite will read as both a classic and a conversation piece, offering a living connection to East African landscapes and the skilled hands that brought it into being. At The Natural Gemstone Company we celebrate those inner landscapes, and we present this gem as a small, durable archive of earth processes, craftsmanship, and provenance, ready to become a personal heirloom.