2.02 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania

This 2.02 carat cushion shape tsavorite garnet originates from the metamorphic deposits of northern Tanzania, where high grade pockets form in gneiss and schist under precise conditions of pressure and heat. At the mine site the rough was recovered as a single crystal fragment displaying exceptional saturation, selected by experienced field sorters for its uniform green and minimal surface irregularities. Chemical chromophores in tsavorite, principally traces of vanadium and chromium, are responsible for the intense green hue, and this piece shows the kind of vivid color intensity that gemologists seek. From extraction to export the rough was documented and handled under the protocols used by The Natural Gemstone Company to ensure traceability and responsible sourcing, allowing us to present a gem whose origin and chain of custody are transparent to the final buyer.

During the cutting process the decision was made to fashion a cushion outline with a mixed brilliant faceting scheme, a deliberate choice to reconcile color saturation with optical performance. The cutter preformed the rough to preserve weight while optimizing the length to width ratio, arriving at finished dimensions of 8.12 x 6.37 x 4.10 mm. The mixed brilliant approach employs a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown to maximize return of white light and scintillation, paired with modified step facets on portions of the pavilion to deepen the apparent color and minimize dark windowing. Precise facet junctions and symmetry were executed to tight tolerances, and the crown to pavilion relationship was calibrated so that light entering the stone encounters multiple internal reflections before exiting, producing lively face up brilliance without sacrificing the dense, vivid green that defines fine tsavorite.

Gemological evaluation confirms an eye clean clarity grade at standard viewing distances, meaning no inclusions are visible to the unaided eye and the stone reads visually clean in typical mounting scenarios. The finished weight of 2.02 carat and the finished depth of 4.10 mm create a balanced profile that suits both solitaire and halo settings, and the excellent polish produces crisp facet faces that enhance contrast and sparkle. There is no enhancement applied to this gem, the color and clarity are wholly natural, and this absence of treatment increases its long term value and desirability among collectors who require untreated material. Optical behavior is consistent across viewing orientations and under both daylight and incandescent illumination, confirming the uniform distribution of chromophores within the crystal lattice rather than a surface or diffusion based effect.

As stewards of the stone from mine to market The Natural Gemstone Company presents this tsavorite as a ready to set centerpiece for bespoke jewelry or as a high quality inventory piece for dealers and designers. Given its cushion silhouette and exact dimensions the stone integrates readily into standard mounting templates while offering the kind of presence that merits custom design attention when the goal is to showcase vivid color and exceptional polish. We provide documentation on origin, weight, dimensions, cut style, clarity observation, color intensity, and the absence of enhancement, and we can support independent laboratory verification on request. For clients focused on craft and provenance this tsavorite represents a clear example of deliberate selection and cutting methodology, an uncompromised natural gem prepared to perform in fine jewelry for generations.