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

A natural 1.86 ct Cushion Tsavorite Garnet, completely untreated, certified by GIA Report #1242032119. Tsavorite is calcium aluminum silicate (grossular garnet) colored by trace vanadium and chromium — the most brilliant green gemstone species available in the collector and fine jewelry market. At 1.86 carats this stone sits well above the sub-1-carat sizes most buyers encounter, and the cushion cut's brilliant-faceted crown over a step-cut pavilion concentrates its vivid yellowish-green saturation across the face. Sourced from Kenya and, like all tsavorite, entirely natural with no treatment of any kind.

Rarity Analysis

Tsavorite's rarity isn't marketing language — it's a function of geology. Here's what makes this particular stone genuinely scarce:

• Single-Source Geography: Tsavorite forms only in the Mozambique Belt, a narrow band of metamorphic rock running through Kenya and Tanzania. No other commercially significant deposit exists anywhere in the world.
• Above 1.5 Carats Is the Scarcity Threshold: The rough tsavorite crystal typically yields small stones; most cut tsavorite on the market is well under 1 carat. At 1.86 carats, this stone is meaningfully larger than the size most buyers ever see offered.
• Never Treated, By Structure Not Choice: Heat treatment doesn't improve tsavorite's color the way it does sapphire's, and the stone has no fractures that require oil-filling the way emerald's do. Every tsavorite in the market, including this one, is natural color with zero enhancement.
• Cushion Cut Concentration: The brilliant-faceted crown over a step-cut pavilion in this cushion shape concentrates the green saturation face-up — a cutting choice that rewards the stone's natural color rather than simply preserving carat weight.
• Independently Documented: GIA Report #1242032119 confirms this stone's species, weight, and dimensions, removing any ambiguity about what you're buying.
• One of a Kind: This is a single natural stone, not a manufactured or lab-grown product — once sold, this exact tsavorite will not be replaced.

Buying Guidance

A few practical points to consider before purchasing this stone:

• Verify the Report Matches the Stone: Confirm the weight, measurements, and shape on GIA Report #1242032119 match this listing's 1.86 ct, 8.10 x 5.83 x 4.49mm cushion before you buy.
• Price Per Carat: At $2,805 for 1.86 carats, this stone runs roughly $1,508 per carat — within the market range for fine, eye-clean 1–2 ct tsavorite ($1,200–$2,800/ct), and a fraction of what comparable Colombian emerald commands at the same size.
• Setting Considerations: Tsavorite is 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale — durable for regular wear, but a bezel or protective setting is recommended over an exposed prong setting to guard the girdle edges against sharp impact.
• Try Before You Buy: This stone is eligible for our try-before-you-buy program if you'd like to see the color and brilliance in hand before committing.
• Certification First: Because tsavorite has no commercial treatment to disclose, the GIA report's main value here is species and weight verification — confirm it before finalizing a custom setting.

Learn More About This Gemstone

• Tsavorite Garnet — The Complete 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 1.86 ct Cushion Tsavorite?

Above 1.5 carats in a cushion cut is a specification that most tsavorite on the market simply doesn't reach — the rough deposit produces predominantly small crystals, so a stone this size in fine, eye-clean color is a genuine step up in scarcity. 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. GIA Report #1242032119 provides independent documentation of weight, dimensions, species, and color.

Key Benefits of this Natural Tsavorite Garnet

• Completely Untreated
  Tsavorite never requires treatment of any kind — this stone is natural exactly as cut from the rough, confirmed by GIA Report #1242032119.
• GIA-Documented
  Independent confirmation of species, weight, and dimensions via GIA Report #1242032119.
• Vivid Yellowish-Green, Well Above 1 Carat
  At 1.86 carats, this stone is notably larger than the typical sub-1-carat tsavorite most buyers encounter, with color that reads clearly across the whole face.
• Cushion Cut Saturation
  The cushion geometry concentrates vivid green across the face — the same effect it creates in blue and pink sapphire.
• Superior to Emerald
  Vivid green, typically eye-clean, no oil treatment needed, more durable than emerald for daily wear.
• Trusted Kenya Sourcing
  Sourced from Kenya, one of only two commercially significant tsavorite regions on earth, and entirely untreated.

Features

• Carat Weight: 1.86 Carats
• Gem Type: Natural Tsavorite Garnet
• Cut: Cushion (brilliant-faceted crown, step-cut pavilion)
• Origin: Kenya (store's assessment; not determined by this GIA report)
• Treatment: Untreated
• Color: Yellowish Green
• Clarity: Very Slightly Included — minor inclusions, largely eye-clean face-up
• Certification: GIA Report #1242032119
• Hardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale

This 1.86 ct Cushion Tsavorite has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its green and the quality of its cushion cut — the combination that makes tsavorite the most compelling green center stone in the fine jewelry market.

Care

• Clean with lukewarm water, a drop of mild soap, and a soft brush; rinse and pat dry.
• Store this stone separately from other jewelry to prevent surface scratching.
• Remove before heavy manual work, sports, or other activities with a high risk of impact.
• As a default care routine we recommend gentle hand-cleaning over ultrasonic or steam cleaners, particularly once the stone is set alongside other materials or in delicate metalwork.

What's Included

• GIA Report #1242032119
• Protective gem sleeve for safe storage and handling

Perfect Uses for this 1.86 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