1.71 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from East Africa

This piece is a beautiful transparent 1.71 carat oval shape green tsavorite garnet, presenting dimensions of 9.14 by 6.37 by 3.14 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes return of light and delivers balanced dispersion and scintillation. The gem shows intense color intensity, a key attribute for tsavorite that separates commercial material from collector grade stones, and it has an excellent polish which enhances visual depth and surface luster. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which for an educated buyer means minor internal characteristics do not materially affect face up appearance or light performance, especially in a well executed mixed brilliant oval. There has been no enhancement to this tsavorite, a factor that significantly increases its appeal and market value for buyers who prioritize natural origin and untreated material.

The gemological profile of tsavorite explains much of its desirability, and why this specimen stands out. Tsavorite belongs to the grossular garnet group, and its vivid green color is typically caused by trace chromium and vanadium, producing hues that are closer to emerald green but with greater durability and often superior brilliance. The mixed brilliant cut chosen for this stone combines crown facets for sparkle with pavilion facets for depth, yielding an optic that reads both lively and saturated. With the very slightly included clarity grade observed at eye level, the stone offers clarity that meets the standards of discerning collectors, while the excellent polish means facet junctions and surfaces are finished to a high standard, improving both brilliance and the tactile quality when set in jewelry.

Origin matters for provenance and market perception, and this tsavorite is from East Africa, a region renowned for producing the most sought after green garnets. East African tsavorites, particularly those from deposits in neighboring regions, have established a reputation for exceptional color purity and stability, which many connoisseurs and gem dealers recognize and reward. At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize transparent sourcing and accurate description, and this stone is presented with full disclosure of origin and absence of treatment. For buyers who value traceable supply chains and geological context, an East African tsavorite carries both aesthetic and historical significance, reflecting the geology and mining practices of a region that has supplied the market with high quality stones for decades.

From an investment perspective, this 1.71 carat intense green tsavorite is positioned well for long term appreciation, for several reasons. Supply of high color, untreated tsavorite is limited, mining is concentrated in relatively few regions, and larger sizes with strong saturation are uncommon compared with more plentiful green gemstones, creating favorable fundamentals for scarcity driven value growth. Market demand for colored gemstones as alternative assets has grown, with educated collectors and investors increasingly diversifying away from traditional asset classes into fine, natural gemstones that combine intrinsic beauty with finite supply. The fact that this gem is untreated, is from East Africa, and has a clean eye level appearance with excellent polish, means it occupies the premium segment where price volatility tends to be upward over the long term, provided global markets for colored gemstones remain robust. For those considering incorporation into a jewelry piece, the versatility of an intense green, well cut oval provides both immediate wearable value and long term liquidity, as finely presented tsavorites are actively traded by dealers, auction houses, and private buyers. At The Natural Gemstone Company we recommend retention of any independent gem identification or grading documentation, and careful selection of mounting and insurance, to preserve the gem for future appreciation and resale.