1.65 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania

There is a quiet majesty in a green gemstone that seems to carry the memory of forests and the shimmer of sunlight, and this Tanzanian tsavorite garnet embodies that heritage with rare clarity and presence. Discovered more than half a century ago in the storied landscapes of East Africa, tsavorite has quickly earned a place among the great green gems of history, prized for its vivid, leafy greens and its naturally occurring brilliance. The Natural Gemstone Company is pleased to present a single, transparent 1.65 carat cushion shape tsavorite garnet that speaks to that lineage, a stone that feels both ancient in inspiration and modern in purity. Its color is intense without being overly dark, a vivid green that reads as fresh, alive, and enduring, and its origin in Tanzania ties it to a region that has produced some of the finest examples of this species since its discovery near the Tsavo plains.

Measured at 7.88 x 6.54 x 3.56 millimeters, this gem is cut into a gently proportioned cushion with a mixed brilliant facet arrangement, a choice that marries the timeless appeal of a classic outline with the scintillating fire of modern cutting techniques. The mixed brilliant cut allows the pavilion to play with light in energetic ways, while the cushion silhouette softens the display into an elegant, wearable form. At 1.65 carats this tsavorite sits in a very desirable size range for rings, pendants, or bespoke settings that call for a strong visual presence without overwhelming balance. Clarity is described as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means that while the gem maintains transparency and visual appeal to the naked eye, it carries natural inclusions that affirm its authenticity and origin, rather than detract from its beauty. The polish is excellent, each facet meeting with crispness that allows maximum light return from the polished surface, and importantly, there has been no enhancement to alter its color or clarity, so what you receive is a natural, untreated treasure.

When comparing brilliance and light performance, tsavorite often outshines many of the more commonly known green gemstones in ways that are both technical and perceptible to the wearer. Tsavorite carries a refractive character that captures and returns light with more intensity than emeralds and many green tourmalines, and this higher light return translates into a livelier, more dancing scintillation in everyday light. Unlike emerald, which is renowned for its deep and regal green yet frequently contains significant inclusions and common enhancement treatments, tsavorite typically displays cleaner transparency, and the strong, chromium-driven green appears more vivid under mixed brilliant cutting. Against green sapphire, which can be durable and darkly saturated, tsavorite tends to read brighter and fresher, with a vibrant chroma that seems to glow from within rather than sit behind a dense body tone. The mixed brilliant cut on this cushion piece further increases the visual separation between flashes of light and areas of saturated color, producing lively facet contrasts that catch the eye even when the stone is viewed from a modest angle.

Beyond its optical virtues, this tsavorite garnet carries the kind of lasting appeal that invites stories and heirlooms, qualities that The Natural Gemstone Company cultivates in every offering. The intense green evokes traditions of renewal and prosperity found across cultures, while its natural, untreated state affirms a commitment to authenticity and lasting value. The cushion shape is classical and forgiving, pairing beautifully with both vintage inspired settings and clean contemporary mounts, and the gem’s proportions lend themselves to designs where the stone is the protagonist. In a ring setting the 7.88 by 6.54 millimeter face presents confidently on the hand without feeling oversized, as our photographs illustrate, and the high polish ensures that metalwork around it will reflect and amplify the stone’s glow. For collectors and lovers of tradition who appreciate a gem with provenance, this Tanzanian tsavorite offers the rare combination of historical resonance, natural purity, and everyday brilliance.

The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the story of this tsavorite, from its Tanzanian origin to the care taken in cutting and finishing, and we invite you to consider how such a gem might enrich your personal collection or become the centerpiece of a custom piece to be passed down through generations. As a natural, unenhanced garnet with intense color, excellent polish, and a cut designed to maximize its inherent fire, it presents a compelling alternative to more commonly chosen greens, offering both visual excitement and durable wearability. If you seek a gem that carries the sense of legacy found in classical jewels, yet performs with the brilliance and clarity of modern lapidary art, this 1.65 carat cushion tsavorite is an exceptional choice. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to explore setting options, to request additional details, or to view the stone in person, and allow this piece to become part of the continuing story you choose to wear and to share.