1.66 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania

This transparent tsavorite garnet, weighing 1.66 carats, represents a premium specimen in its size class, delivering substantial face up presence for a gem of this density. The cushion shape measures 7.64 by 5.99 by 4.33 millimeters, a proportion that balances table size and pavilion depth to maximize light return. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant cutting scheme, utilizing a brilliant style crown to generate scintillation and a modified pavilion to increase depth of color and internal reflection, resulting in lively flash and controlled dispersion across the table and facets. The vivid color intensity is a pure, saturated green with strong tone and minimal secondary hues, a characteristic prized in tsavorite from Tanzania, and the excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and minimal surface hazing, enhancing overall brilliance. At 1.66 carats this garnet occupies an important value threshold, offering notable presence for rings and pendants while maintaining the vibrancy and durability expected of a premium tsavorite, and the gem is free of treatments or enhancements which secures its value and natural origin provenance.

From an inclusion and clarity standpoint the stone is graded slightly included as evaluated at eye level, with minor internal features that do not compromise transparency or the stone's performance under typical lighting. The mixed brilliant design effectively masks small inclusions through targeted facet arrangement while preserving a broad, bright table window. The size and cut also reflect skilled craftsmanship, with pavilion angles and crown height calibrated to the gem's refractive characteristics to optimize return of light and color saturation. Origin information from Tanzania further supports its market desirability, as East African tsavorites are sought for their clean, vivid green tones. For setting recommendations consider a semi bezel or four prong setting that secures the pavilion while leaving the crown exposed to light, allowing the 1.66 carat weight to read larger visually and to showcase the stone in daily wear. The Natural Gemstone Company is pleased to present this unenhanced, expertly cut 1.66 carat tsavorite, a gemstone that combines technical precision in cutting and finishing with the premium color and natural authenticity that knowledgeable buyers seek.