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4.03 Ct. Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Aug 9
Item ID: | K28053 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.88 Width: 9.24 Height: 4.98 |
Weight: | 4.03 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $3,038 |
This 4.03 carat cushion shaped green tsavorite garnet carries the timeless spirit of garnets that have been cherished across cultures and centuries, while also embodying the fresh and vibrant character of East African gemstones. Originating from Tanzania, this gem links the ancient legacy of garnet use in jewelry and ritual to the modern discovery and appreciation of tsavorite as a uniquely intense green member of the garnet family. The rich, saturated hue recalls deep forest canopies and the verdant minerals of the African highlands, making this stone a piece that feels at once historic and vividly alive. Meticulously evaluated and presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this tsavorite is unenhanced, preserving the natural story written in its crystal structure, and it offers a rare opportunity to own a gem that will pass gracefully through generations as a true heirloom of style and substance.
The mixed brilliant cut and cushion outline have been executed to maximize the tsavorite garnet inherent brilliance, with the measured dimensions of 9.88 x 9.24 x 4.98 mm yielding a depth of about 52 percent that optimizes light return. The combination of a faceted cushion crown and a brilliant pavilion channels light into sparkling flashes of green and subtle scintillation, while the excellent polish ensures each facet edge reflects light cleanly, imparting lively brilliance and scintillation that enhance the intense color intensity. With a clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, the stone reads as remarkably clean to the viewer, allowing the lively green tone to take center stage without distraction. Free of enhancement, this tsavorite offers an honest performance, the mixed brilliant design amplifying both fire and saturation, resulting in a gem that speaks to connoisseurs and traditionalists alike. Offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, this cushion tsavorite is ideal for a classic ring or pendant that honors the past, while shining with enduring brilliance for the future.
