1.70 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from East Africa

This 1.70 carat cushion shape green tsavorite garnet represents an exceptional example of natural color and precision cutting, it measures 7.54 by 5.99 by 4.61 millimeters and sits in a range that offers strong face up presence without overwhelming a classic setting, the mixed brilliant cut is optimized to balance fire and brilliance while preserving the depth of color that makes tsavorite so desirable, clarity is graded very very slightly included at eye level which means the gem reads as transparent to the wearer and to most observers, the polish is excellent and the stone shows crisp facet junctions and lively light return, there is no enhancement and the origin is East Africa which is renowned for producing tsavorites with intense and saturated green hues, the overall presentation is one of refined natural beauty and technical skill.

Compared with other green gemstones on the market this tsavorite garnet offers a compelling combination of qualities that hard to find in a single stone, unlike many emeralds which frequently require clarity enhancements to achieve a brilliant face up appearance this tsavorite is offered without any treatment and yet shows vivid color intensity and a level of clarity that enables clean visual impact, compared with green sapphires and tourmalines the tsavorite typically delivers a brighter, more verdant green that reads as fresh and lively under a variety of lighting conditions, compared with lab grown options the natural origin and East African provenance add collectible value and an organic story that many buyers seek, the mixed brilliant cut on a cushion outline produces larger looking dimensions than many step cut equivalents and concentrates light in a way that enhances the gem for both solitaire and halo designs, in terms of value per millimeter and per carat a natural, untreated tsavorite with such vivid saturation and excellent polish is a rare find that represents a smarter long term purchase for collectors and fine jewelry makers.

For a statement piece the combination of size, clarity and color intensity in this 1.70 carat cushion tsavorite is ideal, the 7.54 by 5.99 millimeter table reads boldly on the finger and the eye clean presentation allows the green to sing without distraction, designers will appreciate the mixed brilliant pavilion for its ability to throw flashes and scintillation across the field of view which keeps the gem dynamic as the wearer moves, the vivid color intensity ensures that the gem does not read dark or muddy when set in gold or platinum, when compared to other stones of similar carat weight this tsavorite presents a stronger immediate impression due to its saturation and faceting, for a solitaire ring the clean clarity and cushion silhouette demand a minimal bezel or classic prong to let light in and maximize visual size, for a cocktail ring the gem will anchor surrounding diamonds or colored accents with authority, The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the provenance and quality of this tsavorite and we position this stone as a superior option for anyone seeking a natural, untreated, and visually commanding green gemstone that will perform as a lasting statement piece.