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2.02 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Apr 25
Item ID: | K22224 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.33 Width: 6.29 Height: 4.53 |
Weight: | 2.02 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $1,500 |
This exquisite cushion shaped tsavorite garnet carries the kind of presence that bridges ancient tradition and contemporary elegance, a jewel that would have felt at home in imperial treasuries and modern galleries alike. Weighing 2.02 carats, and measuring 8.33 by 6.29 by 4.53 millimeters, this transparent green tsavorite exhibits a vivid color intensity that speaks to the pure richness of its Tanzanian origin. The mixed brilliant cut marries old world charm with modern precision, and an excellent polish reveals every facet with crystalline clarity. Clarity is graded slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a testament to the gem's natural provenance, and there has been no enhancement applied, leaving the stone in its original, unaltered state. For collectors and connoisseurs who prize authenticity and lineage, this tsavorite from The Natural Gemstone Company offers a narrative of geological time rendered in living color.
The unmatched sparkle of this tsavorite is rooted in both its internal crystal structure and the skillful geometry of its cut. As a grossular variety of garnet, tsavorite has a tightly packed isometric lattice and a relatively high refractive index that together bend and reflect light in vigorous ways. The mixed brilliant cutting strategy amplifies this behavior by combining a faceted crown that scatters light into lively flashes, with a pavilion designed to return that light in bold scintillation. The result is a depth of sparkle that differs from many other green gems, with broad, vivid flashes of emerald green interlaced with pinpoints of fire as light and movement change. Slight inclusions are present, yet they do not diminish the gem's overall transparency or the purity of its color, and they serve as natural signatures of its origin. At The Natural Gemstone Company we celebrate stones that carry both story and science, and this 2.02 carat Tanzanian tsavorite stands as a timeless piece that will continue to catch the eye and heart of anyone who appreciates the enduring beauty of truly natural gemstones.
