1.06 ct Natural Untreated Tsavorite Garnet – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Kenya

1.06 carat cushion-cut tsavorite garnet, sourced from Kenya (store's assessment; not determined by this GIA report) and completely untreated — tsavorite is a species that is virtually always sold untreated, since no treatment is routine for it — measuring 6.95 × 5.25 × 3.53 mm. Vivid, saturated green with the cushion cut's mixed brilliant faceting concentrating the color across the face. The stone has, in our own assessment, minor inclusions under 10×. At just above the 1-carat threshold, this stone sits at the size where tsavorite most consistently satisfies center-stone use across ring and pendant settings. Accompanied by GIA Report #1242032053, a GIA Identification Report confirming species and variety as natural Grossular Garnet, Tsavorite — this report type does not include a formal color or clarity grade, or a geographic origin determination.

Rarity Analysis

Tsavorite above 1 carat in a clean, vivid cushion cut is a smaller slice of the market than the stone's growing popularity might suggest — most tsavorite that reaches jewelry counters is well under a carat.

• Geographic scarcity: Tsavorite occurs commercially in only one narrow geological belt on Earth — the Mozambique Belt running through Kenya and Tanzania. Unlike most colored gemstones, which are mined across several continents, tsavorite has essentially a single source region worldwide.
• Virtually always untreated: Enhancement is not routine for tsavorite the way oiling is for emerald, and the great majority of stones on the market, this one included, are natural color exactly as they formed. Clarity enhancement is used on a minority of stones — we stock one disclosed example — so treatment status is worth stating rather than assuming, and on this stone it is untreated.
• Above the 1-carat threshold: Rough large enough to yield a finished stone over 1 carat is a small fraction of tsavorite production. Per-carat prices for tsavorite typically climb at this size threshold because clean rough of sufficient size is limited.
• Cushion cut saturation: The cushion's mixed brilliant faceting concentrates tsavorite's vivid green across the face, the same way it concentrates color in fine sapphire — a deliberate cutting choice for color-forward stones rather than a default shape.
• GIA species confirmation: GIA Report #1242032053 provides independent, third-party confirmation that this is natural Grossular Garnet of the Tsavorite variety — verification that rules out substitution by less valuable green garnets or dyed material.
• Combined effect: Individually, untreated tsavorite is what you would expect — that is the norm for the species. A stone combining above-1-carat weight, vivid saturated color, a well-executed cushion cut, and independent GIA species confirmation narrows the field of directly comparable stones considerably.

Buying Guidance

A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:

• Understand what this GIA report does and doesn't cover. Report #1242032053 is an Identification Report — it confirms species and variety (natural Grossular Garnet, Tsavorite) but does not include a formal color or clarity grade, or a geographic origin determination. Treat the color, clarity, and origin descriptions on this listing as Crescent Gems' own assessment, not a GIA finding.
• Compare price per carat. At $1,590 for 1.06 carats, this stone runs approximately $1,500 per carat — weigh that figure against other GIA-identified tsavorite in the 1-carat-plus range before deciding.
• Choose a protective setting. At Mohs 7–7.5, tsavorite is durable enough for regular wear but softer than corundum or diamond. A bezel or protective prong setting that shields the girdle and corners of the cushion cut is the safer choice for a ring worn daily.
• Verify the report matches the stone. Confirm the weight and measurements on the GIA report align with the physical stone before finalizing any loose gemstone purchase.
• Use the Try Before You Buy option if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.

Learn More About This Gemstone

• Tsavorite Garnet Buyer's Guide
• Is Tsavorite Good for an Engagement Ring?
• Tsavorite Mining in Kenya and Tanzania
• Sapphire vs. Emerald Engagement Ring
• Green Sapphire Buyer's Guide

Why Choose this 1.06 ct Cushion Tsavorite Garnet?

Above 1 carat in a cushion cut is the specification that most consistently satisfies both the weight threshold and the format preference for tsavorite engagement rings and pendants. The cushion cut concentrates the green saturation in the same way it concentrates blue in sapphire — creating a warm, glowing face-up appearance that maximizes the visual impact of tsavorite's vivid color. At 1.06 carats, the stone has sufficient face-up surface to display the green clearly in any setting.

Key Benefits of this Natural Tsavorite Garnet

• Completely Untreated
  Treatment is not routine for tsavorite, and none was used here — this stone is natural exactly as cut from the rough.
• GIA Identified
  GIA Report #1242032053 confirms species and variety as natural Grossular Garnet, Tsavorite.
• Vivid Green Above 1 Carat
  The threshold weight for center stone use in a cushion format that concentrates the green.
• Cushion Cut Saturation
  The cushion geometry concentrates vivid green across the face — the same effect it creates in blue and pink sapphire.
• Practical Emerald Alternative
  At 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale, tsavorite sits close to emerald's 7.5–8, but without emerald's characteristic internal fractures or cleavage — and with no fracture-filling treatment on this stone, unlike the overwhelming majority of commercial emerald.

Features

• Carat Weight: 1.06 Carats
• Gem Type: Natural Tsavorite Garnet
• Cut: Cushion Cut (Mixed Brilliant)
• Dimensions: 6.95 x 5.25 x 3.53mm
• Origin: Kenya (store's assessment; not determined by this GIA report)
• Treatment: Untreated
• Color: Vivid Green
• Clarity: Minor inclusions under 10× — our own assessment, not a GIA grade
• Certification: GIA Report #1242032053 (Identification Report)
• Hardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale

Care of Your Tsavorite Garnet

• Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush
• Store separately to avoid surface contact
• Remove before heavy physical activity
• Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners

What's Included

• GIA Report #1242032053
• Gemstone packed in a gem sleeve

Perfect Uses for this 1.06 ct Tsavorite Garnet

• Engagement ring — emerald alternative
• Custom pendant center stone
• Halo ring center stone in green
• Collectors of natural tsavorite garnet
• Statement green jewelry commission