{"title":"Tsavorite Garnet Gemstones - Untreated Emerald Alternative","description":"\u003cp\u003eTsavorite garnet is a chromium-colored green grossular garnet discovered in 1967 near the Tsavo National Park on the Kenya-Tanzania border. It produces a vivid, saturated green that approaches emerald's intensity without emerald's fragility — no oiling, no fracture vulnerability, no retreatment ever needed. Tsavorite is never treated in any way; every stone you see is completely natural, exactly as it came from the earth. For buyers who want vivid green in a durable, honest gemstone, tsavorite is one of the finest choices available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy tsavorite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite's green is produced by chromium and vanadium — the same elements responsible for emerald's color. The result is a vivid, warm green with excellent brilliance (tsavorite's refractive index is higher than emerald's, producing more sparkle). Unlike emerald, tsavorite is never treated — no oiling, no resin filling, no heating. What you see is what nature made. And unlike emerald, tsavorite has no characteristic fracture vulnerability — it is significantly tougher and more suitable for daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTsavorite vs. emerald vs. green sapphire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree green gemstones, three different trade-offs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most vivid chromium green but the most fragile — Mohs 7.5–8, fracture-prone, requires oiling. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-emerald-engagement-ring\"\u003eSapphire vs. Emerald\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTsavorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly as vivid as emerald, never treated, tougher, but limited to smaller sizes (stones above 2ct are rare and expensive). Mohs 7–7.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen sapphire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less vivid green (iron-based rather than chromium) but the hardest and toughest of the three at Mohs 9. Available in larger sizes at lower per-carat cost. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/green-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-emerald-alternative\"\u003egreen sapphire collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a tsavorite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most valued tsavorites show a vivid, medium-toned green with strong saturation — not too dark (which reads black under low light) and not too light (which lacks impact). The finest examples rival Colombian emerald in intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite rough occurs in small crystals. Stones above 1 carat with fine color are uncommon; above 2 carats they are genuinely rare and priced accordingly. Most engagement-quality tsavorites fall between 0.50 and 1.50 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval and cushion maximize face-up color. Round cuts produce excellent brilliance. Tsavorite's high refractive index makes it one of the most brilliant green gemstones when well cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e None — ever. Tsavorite is one of the very few gemstones that is never treated in any form. This is a significant advantage for buyers who value completely natural color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn about tsavorite and green gemstones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTsavorite buying guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — the complete deep dive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-tsavorite-good-for-an-engagement-ring-durability-color-and-what-buyers-need-to-know\"\u003eIs Tsavorite Good for an Engagement Ring?\u003c\/a\u003e — durability, color, and what to know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eUltimate Sapphire Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — the central hub for all gemstone education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-pricing-explained\"\u003eSapphire Pricing Explained\u003c\/a\u003e — pricing principles apply to all colored stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngagement rings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-choose-sapphire-engagement-ring\"\u003eHow to Choose a Gemstone for Your Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eHow to Commission a Custom Ring\u003c\/a\u003e — our jewelry division builds it around your stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-best-sapphire-cut-for-an-engagement-ring-explained\"\u003eBest Cut for an Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/loose-sapphires-vs-preset-rings\"\u003eLoose Stone vs. Preset Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-care-for-a-sapphire-engagement-ring-cleaning-storage-and-what-to-avoid\"\u003eHow to Care for a Gemstone Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComparisons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-emerald-engagement-ring\"\u003eSapphire vs. Emerald\u003c\/a\u003e — durability, value, and which green is right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-diamond-engagement-rings-the-real-differences-and-how-to-choose-the-right-sapphire\"\u003eSapphire vs. Diamond\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-moissanite-vs-lab-diamond\"\u003eSapphire vs. Moissanite vs. Lab Diamond\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-spinel-collectors-guide\"\u003eSapphire vs. Spinel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTreatment and certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Gemstone?\u003c\/a\u003e — tsavorite is unheated by nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eHow to Read a GIA Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-read-sapphire-inclusions\"\u003eHow to Read Gemstone Inclusions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and sourcing\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/art-of-pit-mining-gemstones-sri-lanka\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/faceting-sapphires\"\u003eFaceting Gemstones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/green-sapphire-gemstones-unheated-emerald-alternative\"\u003eGreen Sapphire Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — the Mohs 9 green alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/all-sapphire-gemstones\"\u003eFull Sapphire Catalog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/ruby-gemstones-loose-stones-gia-certification\"\u003eRuby Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — tsavorite's red garnet cousin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a question about a tsavorite? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e. 14-day return on every order. Free US shipping; international shipping via FedEx and UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tsavorite","title":"1.07 ct Natural Unheated Tsavorite Garnet – Round Cut | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.07 carat tsavorite garnet in a round cut, completely untreated and documented on AGCL Report #M2513969. Tsavorite is a calcium aluminum silicate (grossular garnet) colored by trace vanadium and chromium, producing vivid jewel-tone greens that rival or surpass the finest emerald in color intensity. It was discovered in 1967 in Kenya's Tsavo region and has never required treatment of any kind — no heating, no oiling, no filling. At 1.07 carats in a round cut, this is a versatile center-stone format in one of the rarest green gemstones available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"Tsavorite is, carat for carat, one of the rarest gemstones I work with — global production is a fraction of what comes out of the emerald or ruby mines, and virtually none of it needs treatment to look this good. This 1.07 ct round is untreated, eye-clean, and shows the kind of saturated, jewel-tone green that collectors specifically seek out in tsavorite. Stones like this don't sit in inventory long.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite garnet is a comparatively young discovery in the gem world — first identified in Kenya's Tsavo region in 1967. Unlike most colored stones, tsavorite is almost never treated, so what you see in a natural tsavorite is exactly how it formed. A few factors make this particular stone stand out even within an already-rare species:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid Green saturation of this intensity is uncommon in tsavorite — much of the material on the market runs lighter or more yellow-green; strongly saturated, pure green stones like this one command a premium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.07 carats, this stone is above the typical size range for tsavorite, which is most commonly found and sold under 1 carat; larger clean material becomes disproportionately scarce as carat weight increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Untreated — tsavorite is almost universally sold untreated, since there is no commercially accepted treatment that improves its color or clarity. This is standard for the species rather than a rarity driver in itself, but it does mean there is no treatment-disclosure risk with this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loupe Clean with no visible inclusions under normal viewing — tsavorite is often heavily included, so eye-clean material at this size is a genuine clarity achievement, not the norm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independently examined and reported by AGCL, Report #M2513969. Origin, Kenya, is the store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A large, vividly colored, eye-clean, untreated tsavorite with independent documentation is a genuinely uncommon combination — most tsavorite on the market falls short on at least one of these dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite is a gemstone where quality varies dramatically from stone to stone, so a few things are worth checking before you buy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor saturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for a vivid, evenly distributed green rather than a pale or brownish-green tone — saturation is the single biggest driver of value in tsavorite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarat weight vs. size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite is denser than diamond, so it can look smaller than its carat weight suggests — always check the millimeter dimensions against the setting you have in mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the stone is untreated; this is standard for tsavorite, and a seller should state it plainly rather than leaving it ambiguous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy a stone with independent lab documentation, and understand exactly what the report does and does not cover — origin statements, for example, are sometimes the seller's own assessment rather than a lab finding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're considering this stone for an engagement ring or other custom setting, ask about viewing it in hand or under different lighting before committing — tsavorite's color can shift meaningfully between daylight and indoor light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet — The Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-tsavorite-good-for-an-engagement-ring-durability-color-and-what-buyers-need-to-know\"\u003eIs Tsavorite Good for an Engagement Ring? Durability, Color, and What Buyers Need to Know\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-mining-kenya-tanzania\"\u003eTsavorite Mining in Kenya and Tanzania\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8359\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.07 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRound, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.96 x 5.92 x 4.24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGreen, Vivid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUntreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eKenya (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eLoupe Clean (eye-clean)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7–7.5 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M2513969\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8359\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.07 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.96 x 5.92 x 4.24 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Kenya (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vivid Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Loupe Clean — eye-clean, no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M2513969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.07 ct round tsavorite garnet has been hand-selected for the vividness and saturation of its green — the quality that makes tsavorite the most compelling green gemstone in terms of color-per-dollar value. Tsavorite's case against emerald is straightforward: equal or greater color intensity, dramatically better clarity (tsavorite is typically eye-clean; emerald is almost always heavily included), more durability, and zero treatment requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a lab-created or mass-produced stone. No two natural tsavorite garnets are identical — the exact stone pictured is the exact stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals. Although durable at 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale, store separately from other jewelry to prevent scratches and impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.07 ct Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring — emerald alternative in round format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant solitaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalo ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of natural tsavorite garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42798907457603,"sku":"CG8359","price":1177.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_74cf9043-5ff6-4ead-9f4a-36d7a12e3d2c.jpg?v=1778308019"},{"product_id":"tsavorite-1","title":"1.09 ct Natural Unheated Tsavorite Garnet – Octagon Cut | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.09 carat tsavorite garnet in an octagonal shape, completely untreated and documented on AGCL Report #M2513970. Tsavorite is a calcium aluminum silicate (grossular garnet) colored by trace vanadium and chromium, producing vivid jewel-tone greens that rival or surpass the finest emerald in color intensity. It was discovered in 1967 in Kenya's Tsavo region and has never required treatment of any kind — no heating, no oiling, no filling. The octagonal outline gives this 1.09 ct stone a bold, geometric presence that diverges from the oval-cushion majority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tsavorite almost never comes to market in an octagon — cutters overwhelmingly favor oval or cushion outlines to protect weight from this notoriously included rough. Seeing a 1.09 ct stone cut into a clean, corner-true octagon tells me the cutter had a rough crystal clean enough, and a color saturated enough, to justify sacrificing yield for geometry. That's a deliberate, confident cutting decision, and the vivid green saturation on this stone backs it up — it's exactly the kind of jewel-tone that tsavorite collectors chase.\" — Ahmed Shareek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsavorite itself is a supply-constrained gemstone, mined from a narrow geographic band spanning Kenya and northern Tanzania — there is no large-scale global supply to draw on, unlike more widely distributed garnet varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe octagonal cut is a genuine format rarity for this species; tsavorite rough is typically cut oval or cushion to preserve carat weight, so an octagon of this size represents a deliberate trade-off in favor of geometry over yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe color is vivid green with strong saturation, at the upper end of what the species produces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity is honestly graded as Slightly Included — this is not a flawless stone, and inclusions may be visible under close inspection, which is typical and expected for natural tsavorite of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment is not a variable here: tsavorite is never treated as a species, so there is nothing to verify or disclose on that front — every genuine tsavorite is untreated by nature, not by exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined effect: a supply-constrained species, cut into a rare format, with vivid saturation and full transparency about its natural inclusions and independently documented on the AGCL report — together these place this stone outside the ordinary run of tsavorite offered at this carat weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor tsavorite, the verification that actually matters is species, not treatment — since tsavorite is never treated, a lab report's real value is confirming this stone is genuine grossular garnet (tsavorite) rather than a lower-value green garnet or dyed material sold under the tsavorite name. The AGCL report on this stone serves that purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote that origin (Kenya) is the store's own assessment, not a lab-confirmed finding — the AGCL report does not address country of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale, tsavorite is notably softer than sapphire (9), so everyday-wear settings should account for that difference in durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA protective setting such as a bezel is a sensible choice for this stone, particularly given the octagon's corners, which are more exposed to impact than a rounded outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry Before You Buy: request additional photos or a video call to see the stone's color and geometry in hand before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-tsavorite-good-for-an-engagement-ring-durability-color-and-what-buyers-need-to-know\"\u003eIs Tsavorite Good for an Engagement Ring? Durability, Color, and What Buyers Need to Know\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-mining-kenya-tanzania\"\u003eTsavorite Mining: Kenya and Tanzania\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-smart-way-to-buy-loose-gemstones-online-in-2026\"\u003eThe Smart Way to Buy Loose Gemstones Online\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8360\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.09 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGrossular Garnet — Tsavorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOctagon, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.48 × 5.34 × 4.62 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVivid Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUntreated (tsavorite is never treated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eKenya — store's own assessment, not addressed by the AGCL report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSlightly Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7–7.5 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M2513970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8360\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.09 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.48 x 5.34 x 4.62 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Octagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Kenya (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vivid Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Slightly Included — inclusions may be visible under close inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M2513970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.09 ct octagon-shaped tsavorite has been hand-selected for the vividness of its green and the clean geometry of its outline — a combination that gives it a modern, architectural presence uncommon in tsavorite, which is typically cut oval or cushion for maximum weight retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a lab-created or mass-produced stone. No two natural tsavorite garnets are identical — the exact stone pictured is the exact stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals. Although durable at 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale, store separately from other jewelry to prevent scratches and impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.09 ct Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometric engagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant in a four-prong setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unusual-shape tsavorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern minimalist jewelry design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42798907490371,"sku":"CG8360","price":1635.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_25e33072-00a9-4f15-8c39-273ef4dee627.jpg?v=1778308033"},{"product_id":"tsavorite-garnet-gemstone","title":"1.01 ct Natural Unheated Tsavorite Garnet – Cushion Cut | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.01 carat tsavorite garnet in a cushion shape with Mixed Cut faceting, completely untreated and certified by AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M263503. 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 exactly 1 carat, this stone sits at the threshold for center stone use across the widest range of ring and pendant settings, and the Mixed Cut faceting concentrates the vivid green saturation across the face. Tsavorite is never treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"What stands out on this stone is the saturation — a vivid, evenly distributed green at exactly 1 carat, the weight where tsavorite starts reading as a genuine center stone rather than an accent. And there's no treatment question to weigh here at all: tsavorite is never heated, oiled, or filled, so what's documented on the AGCL report is exactly what formed in the ground.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite is a genuinely scarce green gemstone, mined commercially from only a narrow band of East Africa spanning Kenya and northern Tanzania — there is no broad global supply to fall back on the way there is with more widely distributed garnet varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid Green at strong saturation sits at the top of tsavorite's color range — much of the material reaching the market is lighter or more yellow-toned, so a stone graded Vivid is genuinely uncommon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite rough is typically small and heavily included, so a clean stone reaching a full carat in a well-proportioned square cushion — like this 1.01 ct stone — is meaningfully harder to source than the same weight in more abundant gem species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite is never treated, so there's nothing to disclose on the treatment side — but genuine tsavorite is still regularly confused with, or substituted by, other green garnets and dyed imitations, which is why AGCL's species identification on Report #M263503 is the verification that actually matters for this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent confirmation of species, weight, and dimensions is not universal in the tsavorite market, where a meaningful share of material still changes hands without a lab report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale, tsavorite is significantly more wear-resistant than emerald and never needs the oiling or fracture-filling emerald typically requires — a genuine, practical edge over the classic green gemstone alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A geographically constrained, naturally untreated green species, graded at the top of its color range, independently certified, and more durable than its closest rival — together these place this stone well outside the ordinary run of green gemstones offered at this size and price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck face-up color in more than one light.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mixed Cut faceting on this square cushion is built to concentrate the vivid green across the face — view the stone in daylight and indoor lighting to confirm the saturation holds up the way it does in the listing photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the square cushion outline.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5.66 × 5.12 × 4.32 mm, this stone will sit comfortably in most cushion or square-profile mountings; a protective setting such as a bezel or a four-prong with guarded corners is a sensible choice given the squared silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify species, not treatment, when comparison shopping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite is never treated, so the check that actually matters is confirmation that a seller's stone is genuine tsavorite — not a substitute green garnet or dyed material — from an independent lab; this stone's AGCL Report #M263503 provides that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the scarcity against the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid, evenly saturated tsavorite at a full carat in a clean square cushion does not come to market in volume — factor that into any side-by-side comparison with more commonly available green stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-tsavorite-good-for-an-engagement-ring-durability-color-and-what-buyers-need-to-know\"\u003eIs Tsavorite Good for an Engagement Ring? Durability, Color, and What Buyers Need to Know\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-mining-kenya-tanzania\"\u003eTsavorite Mining: Kenya and Tanzania\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-smart-way-to-buy-loose-gemstones-online-in-2026\"\u003eThe Smart Way to Buy Loose Gemstones Online\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8417\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.01 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGrossular Garnet — Tsavorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSquare Cushion, Mixed Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e5.66 × 5.12 × 4.32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVivid Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUntreated (tsavorite is never treated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eKenya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7–7.5 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Gemstone Report #M263503\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.01 ct Cushion Tsavorite Garnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExactly 1 carat in a cushion shape is the specification that most consistently satisfies both the weight threshold and the format preference for tsavorite engagement rings and pendants. The Mixed Cut faceting concentrates the green saturation in the same way faceting concentrates blue in sapphire — creating a warm, glowing face-up appearance that maximizes the visual impact of tsavorite's vivid color. At 1 carat, the stone has sufficient face-up surface to display the green clearly in any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely Untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTsavorite never requires treatment of any kind — AGCL Report #M263503 confirms this stone is natural exactly as cut from the rough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Green at Exactly 1 Carat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe threshold weight for center stone use in a cushion format that concentrates the green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Cut Saturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe faceting concentrates vivid green across the face — the same effect it creates in blue and pink sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior to Emerald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVivid green, typically eye-clean, no oil treatment, more durable than emerald for daily wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Emerald Alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7–7.5 on the Mohs scale — significantly more robust than emerald for ring and pendant use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.01 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Square Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.66 x 5.12 x 4.32 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vivid Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL Gemstone Report #M263503\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.01 ct cushion tsavorite has been hand-selected for the vividness and evenness of its green and the quality of its cut — the combination that makes tsavorite the most compelling green center stone in the fine jewelry market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or lab-created replica — no two tsavorites form with identical color, clarity, and internal character. Once this stone sells, it's gone; there is no duplicate. What you see documented on the AGCL report is the exact, individual stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite is durable enough for regular wear (Mohs 7–7.5), but a few habits keep it looking its best. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners, since garnet can be sensitive to sudden temperature and pressure changes. Store separately from harder gemstones like sapphire and diamond to prevent surface scratches, and remove the stone before swimming, exercising, or household chemical exposure. Since tsavorite is never treated, there is no coating or filling to protect — just the stone's natural surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Treatment, Ever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite needs nothing done to it — entirely natural, confirmed by AGCL Report #M263503.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Green Center Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e At exactly 1 carat in a cushion — the most practical tsavorite specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Cut Concentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The faceting that maximizes the green's visual impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenya origin, entirely untreated, independently certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.01 ct cushion tsavorite means choosing the most brilliant green center stone available — natural, untreated, and ready for any design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.01 ct Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring — emerald alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalo ring center stone in green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of natural tsavorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement green jewelry commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43031867260995,"sku":"CG8417","price":1212.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_5b7b74b0-88f4-4af8-b074-5f2bce99d8fc.jpg?v=1778308054"},{"product_id":"tsavorite-garnet","title":"1.85 ct Natural Tsavorite Garnet – Rectangular Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.85 carat tsavorite garnet in a rectangular cushion cut, certified by GIA (Report #6243017771). Tsavorite is one of the most brilliant green gemstones — a calcium aluminum silicate colored by vanadium and chromium, producing vivid jewel-tone greens that rival or surpass the finest emerald in color intensity. While tsavorite as a species is rarely treated, GIA's report on this specific stone notes clarity enhancement, which is disclosed honestly below. The rectangular cushion cut gives this stone a modern, elongated footprint with the warmth of cushion faceting — a distinctive format for a genuinely rare green gem. At 1.85 carats, this sits well above the typical 1-carat commercial range for tsavorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"A 1.85 ct rectangular cushion is a genuinely uncommon format for tsavorite — most rough this size gets cut oval or rounded cushion, since holding even saturation across an elongated rectangular outline demands larger, cleaner crystal. I also want buyers to notice that GIA's report on this stone discloses clarity enhancement outright, rather than the treatment-free claim you'll see marketed on plenty of lower-documented tsavorite.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few factors make this specific tsavorite meaningfully scarcer than typical commercial material:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, intensely saturated green — the vanadium\/chromium palette that lets fine tsavorite compete visually with emerald, at a saturation level not common across the broader tsavorite market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.85 carats, this stone is well above the roughly 1-carat range where most commercial tsavorite sits; larger clean rough with consistent color is disproportionately harder to source as size increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite as a species is rarely treated, but GIA's own report on this individual stone notes clarity enhancement under Additional Results — a disclosed exception rather than the norm for the variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rectangular cushion is an elongated, architectural format that most tsavorite cutters avoid in favor of oval or classic (rounder) cushion shapes, since it requires more of the crystal's length to hold color evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Identification Report #6243017771 independently confirms species (grossular garnet), variety (tsavorite), weight, shape, and the clarity enhancement noted above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e A vivid, above-average-size tsavorite in an uncommon elongated cushion cut, with its treatment status independently disclosed rather than assumed — a combination that doesn't come up often in the tsavorite market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in varied lighting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, saturated greens like this tsavorite's can shift subtly between daylight and indoor lighting — worth checking both before you commit to a setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the rectangular outline.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7.92 x 6.05 x 4.53mm, this stone's elongated cushion shape benefits from a setting with corner protection (prongs at the corners rather than only the sides) to secure the outline properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm treatment disclosure on any comparison stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because tsavorite is usually untreated, verify whether a competing stone's own lab report discloses clarity enhancement the way GIA Report #6243017771 does here — don't assume \"tsavorite\" alone means untreated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the size-and-cut combination against availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e As noted in the Rarity Analysis above, an above-1.5-carat rectangular cushion tsavorite with GIA documentation is not something you'll see replicated easily if this particular stone sells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-tsavorite-good-for-an-engagement-ring-durability-color-and-what-buyers-need-to-know\"\u003eIs Tsavorite Good for an Engagement Ring?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-mining-kenya-tanzania\"\u003eTsavorite Mining in Kenya and Tanzania\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8411\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.85 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGrossular Garnet — Tsavorite Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRectangular Cushion, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.92 x 6.05 x 4.53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eDeep Green, Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eClarity Enhanced (per GIA Report #6243017771)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eKenya (store's own assessment; this GIA Identification Report does not address geographic origin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVery Slightly Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7–7.5 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #6243017771\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.85 ct Rectangular Cushion Tsavorite Garnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite above 1.5 carats in a rectangular cushion format is uncommon — most tsavorite is cut oval or cushion (round-ish), and the elongated rectangular cushion requires larger rough crystal with sufficient color saturation across the entire length. At 1.85 carats, this stone has the face-up surface for a commanding green center stone, GIA-certified with treatment status disclosed transparently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVerified by GIA Report #6243017771 as natural grossular garnet, tsavorite variety, with clarity enhancement disclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRectangular Cushion Distinction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElongated modern format in vivid green — more architectural than square cushion or oval equivalents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1.5-Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTsavorite above 1.5 carats is meaningfully rarer than sub-1-carat material at equivalent quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Green — Rivals Emerald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame green palette as fine emerald, with the added durability of garnet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Emerald Alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7–7.5 on the Mohs scale — significantly more robust than emerald for ring use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.85 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Rectangular Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Kenya (store's own assessment; this GIA Identification Report does not address geographic origin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Clarity Enhanced (per GIA Report #6243017771)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Deep Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Very Slightly Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #6243017771\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.85 ct rectangular cushion tsavorite has been hand-selected for the vividness of its green and the quality of its elongated cushion cut — the combination that makes this stone immediately distinctive among green center stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independently verified with full treatment disclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRectangular Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern elongated cushion for architectural and contemporary ring designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1.5-Carat Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The size where tsavorite collecting becomes serious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment status disclosed honestly per GIA Report #6243017771; Kenya origin listed as the store's own assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.85 ct rectangular cushion tsavorite means choosing one of the most brilliant green gemstones in an unusual format at a meaningful collector size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.85 ct Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary engagement ring — emerald alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast-west ring setting in white gold or platinum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of large-format tsavorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment in rare green gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43031940366403,"sku":"CG8411","price":2790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_df6bfdb3-9f93-4e87-9820-b072a3f67fc4.jpg?v=1779989949"},{"product_id":"4-95-ct-oval-natural-tsavorite-garnet-gemstone-unheated-untreated","title":"4.95 ct Natural Unheated Tsavorite Garnet – Oval Cut | GIA Certified | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 4.95 carat tsavorite garnet in an oval cut, completely untreated, GIA identification report #5231980220 confirms the species, weight, dimensions, and cut. Tsavorite is calcium aluminum silicate (grossular garnet) colored by trace vanadium and chromium — the most brilliant green gemstone species, producing vivid jewel-tone greens that rival or surpass fine emerald in color intensity. At nearly 5 carats, this is an exceptional collector-grade specimen: tsavorite above 3 carats is genuinely rare, and fine material above 4 carats in untreated quality is among the rarest green gemstones available anywhere in the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"A tsavorite approaching five carats in vivid, eye-clean green is a genuine rarity — most fine tsavorite on the market is well under two carats. This stone's size, saturation, and GIA-documented untreated status place it at the very top of what East Africa's mines produce.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite is already a supply-constrained gemstone — it forms in a narrow band of the Mozambique Belt across Kenya and Tanzania and nowhere else commercially, and the rough that emerges is predominantly small. Within that limited supply, this stone sits near the top of several factors that compound rather than simply add up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine tsavorite above 2 carats is already scarce, and price per carat rises sharply at the 2 and 3 carat thresholds because large clean rough is so uncommon. At 4.95 carats, this stone is well into the size range where dealers describe availability as \"a handful of pieces a year,\" not a standing category of stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone is graded vivid green — the benchmark position in the tsavorite color range, neither notably yellow nor notably blue, saturated enough to read as jewel-like in any light. Most commercially available tsavorite sits in a more yellowish-green range; vivid pure green at this size is a smaller subset again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eye-clean tsavorite above 4 carats is harder to source than eye-clean material under 1 carat, simply because a larger piece of rough has more opportunity to contain an inclusion that reaches the surface after cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A GIA report confirming species, weight, dimensions, and cut protects against the most common substitution risk in this category — lower-value green garnets (demantoid, lower-saturation grossular, or dyed material) sold under the tsavorite name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any one of these factors is uncommon on its own; a stone that is simultaneously near-5-carat, vivid pure green, eye-clean, and GIA-documented is rare enough that dealers and collectors treat stones in this bracket as genuinely one-off acquisitions rather than a size a buyer can simply reorder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment isn't the question here — species is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike sapphire or emerald, tsavorite is never treated, so there's nothing to verify on that front. The verification that matters is species identification: a GIA or AGL report confirming genuine grossular garnet (tsavorite) protects against lower-value green garnets sold under the same name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a protective setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite is Mohs 7–7.5 — hard enough for daily wear, but more prone to chipping on a sharp impact than sapphire (Mohs 9). A bezel setting protects the girdle edge and is the standard recommendation for a stone this size going into a ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck for window effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look straight down through the table under diffuse light — a well-cut tsavorite returns color evenly across the face; a poorly proportioned cut lets light pass straight through, creating a washed-out area in the center regardless of how good the rough color was.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare the maintenance case against emerald.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite has no cleavage and no fracture-filling to worry about — it can be cleaned normally and never needs re-oiling, unlike comparable emerald, which is a real ongoing-cost difference at this size and quality level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone's color and brilliance in hand, under your own lighting, before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-tsavorite-good-for-an-engagement-ring-durability-color-and-what-buyers-need-to-know\"\u003eTsavorite Engagement Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-mining-kenya-tanzania\"\u003eTsavorite Mining Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/green-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite vs Green Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-smart-way-to-buy-loose-gemstones-online-in-2026\"\u003eLoose Gemstone Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8447\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e4.95 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGrossular Garnet — Tsavorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOval, Mixed Cut (brilliant crown, step-cut pavilion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e11.54 × 9.51 × 6.48 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVivid Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone — untreated (tsavorite is never treated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eKenya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean — no visible inclusions face-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7–7.5 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #5231980220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 4.95 ct Untreated Tsavorite Garnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite above 4 carats represents the pinnacle of green garnet collecting — a size where production is limited to a handful of East African mines, where green saturation and eye-clean clarity rarely coexist, and where GIA documentation elevates the stone from a fine gemstone to a documented investment asset. The GIA report confirms what the stone already demonstrates: vivid green, eye-clean, and entirely untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation Confirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA Report #5231980220 confirms weight, dimensions, cut, and untreated status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely Untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTsavorite never requires treatment — this stone is entirely natural from rough to finished gem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-5-Carat Exceptional Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTsavorite above 4 carats in fine quality is among the rarest green gemstones available commercially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Green Rivaling Finest Emerald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe same green palette as top-quality emerald — eye-clean, never oiled, more durable for daily use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment-Grade Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNearly 5 carats, untreated, GIA documented — three premium criteria in a single stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 4.95 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 11.54 × 9.51 × 6.48 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Cut (brilliant crown, step-cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vivid Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Report #5231980220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural, untreated gemstone — no two natural tsavorite garnets are exactly alike, and once this stone is sold it cannot be reordered or reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity — garnet is more prone to chipping than corundum at Mohs 7–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately from harder gemstones to prevent surface scratching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4.95 ct untreated tsavorite garnet has been hand-selected as an exceptional specimen — the combination of near-5-carat weight, vivid green saturation, eye-clean clarity, and GIA documentation defines the finest tier of natural tsavorite collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Report #5231980220 confirms weight, dimensions, cut, and untreated status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear-5-Carat Exceptional Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite at this size and quality is among the rarest green gemstones in the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Treatment, Ever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entirely natural — tsavorite needs nothing done to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every attribute disclosed honestly, GIA documented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 4.95 ct untreated tsavorite means acquiring one of the rarest green gemstones in one of the rarest size categories — a collector and investment asset backed by independent GIA documentation (Report #5231980220).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 4.95 ct Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment-grade gemstone collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement fine jewelry centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented large tsavorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom-quality custom commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum-quality private collection piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA report (Report #5231980220)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem #: CG8447 | GIA Report #: 5231980220\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43233968652355,"sku":"CG8447","price":22724.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8447001.jpg?v=1779989615"},{"product_id":"1-06-ct-cushion-tsavorite-garnet-untreated","title":"1.06 ct Natural Untreated Tsavorite Garnet – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003e1.06 carat cushion-cut tsavorite garnet, sourced from Kenya (store's assessment; not determined by this GIA report) and completely untreated — tsavorite is a species with no commercially viable treatment method — 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 is graded Very Slightly Included. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"This 1.06 ct cushion tsavorite is a clean, honest stone — vivid green, completely untreated because tsavorite simply doesn't take treatment, and GIA has confirmed exactly what it is: natural Grossular Garnet of the Tsavorite variety. I priced it at roughly $1,500 a carat, which is fair for a stone at this size and saturation. One thing I'll say plainly: this GIA report is an Identification Report, not a full grading report, so it confirms species rather than assigning a formal color or clarity grade — the color and clarity descriptions on this page are my own assessment, and I stand behind them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeographic scarcity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever treated — always:\u003c\/strong\u003e No commercially viable enhancement method exists for tsavorite. Every tsavorite on the market, this stone included, is natural color exactly as it formed. That is a structural fact of the species, not a premium claim made for this particular stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove the 1-carat threshold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion cut saturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA species confirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individually, untreated tsavorite is simply expected — that's how the species works. 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand what this GIA report does and doesn't cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare price per carat.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a protective setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the report matches the stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the weight and measurements on the GIA report align with the physical stone before finalizing any loose gemstone purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-tsavorite-good-for-an-engagement-ring-durability-color-and-what-buyers-need-to-know\"\u003eIs Tsavorite Good for an Engagement Ring?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-mining-kenya-tanzania\"\u003eTsavorite Mining in Kenya and Tanzania\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-emerald-engagement-ring\"\u003eSapphire vs. Emerald Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/green-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eGreen Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8460\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.06 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGrossular Garnet — Tsavorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRectangular Cushion, Mixed Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.95 × 5.25 × 3.53 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVivid Green, Medium Intense saturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUntreated (no commercially viable treatment exists for tsavorite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eKenya (store's assessment; not determined by this GIA report)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVery Slightly Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7–7.5 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #1242032053 (Identification Report)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.06 ct Cushion Tsavorite Garnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely Untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTsavorite is a garnet species with no commercially viable treatment method — this stone is natural exactly as cut from the rough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Identified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA Report #1242032053 confirms species and variety as natural Grossular Garnet, Tsavorite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Green Above 1 Carat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe threshold weight for center stone use in a cushion format that concentrates the green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Cut Saturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cushion geometry concentrates vivid green across the face — the same effect it creates in blue and pink sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Emerald Alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 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 ever required, unlike the overwhelming majority of commercial emerald.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.06 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Cushion Cut (Mixed Brilliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.95 x 5.25 x 3.53mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Kenya (store's assessment; not determined by this GIA report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vivid Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Very Slightly Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #1242032053 (Identification Report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Your Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #1242032053\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.06 ct Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring — emerald alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalo ring center stone in green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of natural tsavorite garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement green jewelry commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488656687171,"sku":"CG8460","price":1590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8460001.jpg?v=1783091575"},{"product_id":"1-86-ct-cushion-tsavorite-garnet-untreated-gia","title":"1.86 ct Natural Untreated Tsavorite Garnet – Cushion Cut | GIA Certified | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"Most of the tsavorite that crosses my desk is under a carat — this one is 1.86, and you feel that size the moment you look at it face-up. The yellowish-green is warm and even across the whole stone, no dead spots at the corners, which is exactly what you want from a cushion. For a stone this size to be completely untreated and still this clean is genuinely uncommon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite's rarity isn't marketing language — it's a function of geology. Here's what makes this particular stone genuinely scarce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Source Geography:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove 1.5 Carats Is the Scarcity Threshold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever Treated, By Structure Not Choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Cut Concentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependently Documented:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA Report #1242032119 confirms this stone's species, weight, and dimensions, removing any ambiguity about what you're buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single natural stone, not a manufactured or lab-grown product — once sold, this exact tsavorite will not be replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to consider before purchasing this stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the Report Matches the Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Per Carat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification First:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet — The Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-tsavorite-good-for-an-engagement-ring-durability-color-and-what-buyers-need-to-know\"\u003eIs Tsavorite Good for an Engagement Ring?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-mining-kenya-tanzania\"\u003eTsavorite Mining in Kenya and Tanzania\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-emerald-engagement-ring\"\u003eSapphire vs. Emerald Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/green-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eGreen Sapphire Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8465\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.86 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eSpecies\/Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGrossular Garnet (Tsavorite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCushion (Mixed Brilliant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8.10 x 5.83 x 4.49 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor\/Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eYellowish Green, Medium Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUntreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eKenya (store's assessment; not determined by this GIA report)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVery Slightly Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7–7.5 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #1242032119\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.86 ct Cushion Tsavorite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbove 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely Untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTsavorite never requires treatment of any kind — this stone is natural exactly as cut from the rough, confirmed by GIA Report #1242032119.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent confirmation of species, weight, and dimensions via GIA Report #1242032119.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Yellowish-Green, Well Above 1 Carat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Cut Saturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cushion geometry concentrates vivid green across the face — the same effect it creates in blue and pink sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior to Emerald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVivid green, typically eye-clean, no oil treatment needed, more durable than emerald for daily wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Kenya Sourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Kenya, one of only two commercially significant tsavorite regions on earth, and entirely untreated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.86 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Cushion (brilliant-faceted crown, step-cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Kenya (store's assessment; not determined by this GIA report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellowish Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Very Slightly Included — minor inclusions, largely eye-clean face-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #1242032119\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water, a drop of mild soap, and a soft brush; rinse and pat dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore this stone separately from other jewelry to prevent surface scratching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy manual work, sports, or other activities with a high risk of impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #1242032119\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective gem sleeve for safe storage and handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.86 ct Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring — emerald alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalo ring center stone in green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of natural tsavorite garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement green jewelry commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43489405108291,"sku":"CG8465","price":2805.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8465001.jpg?v=1783137980"},{"product_id":"1-79-ct-round-tsavorite-garnet-clarity-enhanced-gia","title":"1.79 ct Natural Clarity-Enhanced Tsavorite Garnet – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Kenya","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.79 ct Round Tsavorite Garnet from Kenya, clarity enhanced, certified by GIA Report #2241032043. 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. GIA's Additional Results field for this stone reads \"Clarity Enhanced,\" meaning the report has identified an enhancement — most likely a fracture or cavity filling — used to improve the stone's apparent clarity. This is disclosed here in full: the enhancement means the stone requires gentler care than an untreated tsavorite (avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaning; see Care below), and it is priced accordingly, well below what a comparable untreated tsavorite of this size and color would command. The round cut's brilliant-faceted crown over a step-cut pavilion maximizes the liveliness of tsavorite's vivid yellowish-green across all lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"I don't hide the clarity enhancement on this stone — GIA found it, and it's stated plainly on this listing. What I'd tell a buyer is that the color is the real story here: a lively, saturated yellowish-green in a round cut you rarely see in tsavorite, since most rough gets cut oval or cushion to save weight. At roughly $1,000 a carat, this is meaningfully below what an untreated tsavorite of this size and color would cost, and the enhancement is stable as long as you skip the ultrasonic cleaner. For a buyer who wants the look without the untreated-stone price, it's a fair trade, honestly made.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clarity-enhanced tsavorite is not rarer than an untreated one — if anything, the reverse: the vast majority of tsavorite on the market is untreated, since heat and fracture-filling rarely do anything useful to this species (see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e), so an enhanced stone is the exception, not the premium case. What genuinely sets this particular stone apart is the combination of cut, size, and disclosure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound cut in tsavorite is genuinely uncommon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because tsavorite rough is typically small and irregular, most cutters favor oval, cushion, or pear shapes to retain carat weight — a well-proportioned round brilliant like this one sacrifices yield for optical performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove 1.5 carats is a real size threshold for tsavorite.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine rough large enough to yield a stone at this weight is limited, and per our buyer's guide, prices per carat step up sharply once a stone crosses the 1-carat and 2-carat marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid yellowish-green color\u003c\/strong\u003e — a warm-toned position in the tsavorite color range that reads bright and saturated in most lighting, rather than the cooler pure-green or bluish-green positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA documentation with the enhancement stated outright.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clarity-enhanced colored stones are common across the market but not always disclosed by the seller; here the treatment is named on the report and repeated on this page rather than buried or omitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Slightly Included clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e — a high clarity grade for the species, with the enhancement present specifically to secure that grade rather than to mask a heavily included stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone is a strong option for a buyer who wants tsavorite's brilliance and color at a lower cost basis than untreated material, provided the care routine is followed. Before buying, keep the following in mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare around the enhancement matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners, and prolonged exposure to extreme heat — all of which can compromise a clarity enhancement. Clean with mild soap, warm water, and a soft brush only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice context:\u003c\/strong\u003e at $1,790 for 1.79 carats, this stone runs about $1,000 per carat — below the $1,200–$2,800\/ct range our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e cites for fine, eye-clean, untreated tsavorite in this size range. That gap is the enhancement discount, not a lower-quality stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the report matches the stone\u003c\/strong\u003e before purchase or at delivery: carat weight, measurements, and the \"Clarity Enhanced\" note in GIA's Additional Results field should all match GIA Report #2241032043 exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting choice should account for the enhancement too.\u003c\/strong\u003e A protective setting (bezel or protected prongs) reduces the everyday knocks that any center stone takes, which matters slightly more here than on an untreated stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf an untreated stone matters more to you than price,\u003c\/strong\u003e compare this listing against our other in-stock tsavorite before deciding — see Learn More below for what's currently available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/tsavorite-garnet-buyers-guide\"\u003eTsavorite Garnet — The Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — gemology, color grading, pricing, and why most tsavorite is untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-tsavorite-good-for-an-engagement-ring-durability-color-and-what-buyers-need-to-know\"\u003eIs Tsavorite Good for an Engagement Ring?\u003c\/a\u003e — durability, hardness, and setting recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/is-a-round-sapphire-good-for-an-engagement-ring-cut-color-and-what-to-know-before-you-buy\"\u003eIs a Round Cut Good for an Engagement Ring?\u003c\/a\u003e — how round-cut brilliance compares across colored stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e — understanding treatment disclosure fields like this stone's \"Clarity Enhanced\" result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8466\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.79 Carats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eSpecies\/Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eGrossular Garnet — Tsavorite Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRound (brilliant-faceted crown, step-cut pavilion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.07 - 7.16 x 4.86 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor\/Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eYellowish Green, Medium Intense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eClarity Enhanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eKenya (store's assessment; not GIA-determined)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVery Slightly Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7–7.5 Mohs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #2241032043\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.79 ct Round Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound-cut tsavorite at above 1.5 carats is a versatile format for one of the most brilliant green gemstone species — the round cut maximizes the light return and liveliness of the vivid green, performing well in solitaire settings, halo designs, and three-stone rings. GIA Report #2241032043 provides independent documentation of weight, dimensions, species, and treatment status, so the clarity enhancement is confirmed rather than taken on faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity Enhanced, Fully Disclosed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA Report #2241032043 confirms a clarity enhancement — disclosed honestly here, along with the care it requires, rather than left unmentioned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent confirmation of species, weight, dimensions, and treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Brilliant Rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA round-cut tsavorite above 1.5 carats — an uncommon format, since most rough is cut oval or cushion to preserve weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValue at Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly $1,000 per carat — below typical untreated tsavorite pricing at this size and color, reflecting the enhancement honestly rather than concealing it in the price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior to Emerald in Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7–7.5 on the Mohs scale — more robust than emerald for ring and pendant use, though care should still avoid ultrasonic\/steam cleaning due to the clarity enhancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted, Transparent Source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKenya origin (store's assessment) with the treatment status stated plainly rather than glossed over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.79 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Round (brilliant-faceted crown, step-cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Kenya (store's assessment; not determined by this GIA report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Clarity Enhanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellowish Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Very Slightly Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #2241032043\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this stone is clarity enhanced, its care routine is stricter than for an untreated tsavorite. Clean only with mild soap, warm water, and a soft brush. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not use ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/strong\u003e — both can compromise the clarity enhancement — and avoid exposure to extreme heat, including a jeweler's torch during any future repair or resizing work (tell your jeweler the stone is enhanced before any such work). Store separately from harder gems to prevent surface abrasion, and remove the piece before swimming, exercise, or household chemical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1.79 ct Round Tsavorite Garnet, GIA Report #2241032043\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal GIA report (physical or digital, per report type)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective gem sleeve for safe storage and handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.79 ct Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring — emerald alternative (with gentle at-home care)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom solitaire pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalo ring center stone in green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-stone ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of natural tsavorite garnet who want the color at a lower price point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43490175254595,"sku":"CG8466","price":1790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8466001.jpg?v=1783138316"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/collections\/1112023001_2e9fadc4-c6ac-47ee-95ea-1e50e9570528-1776781988.jpg?v=1781260403","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/collections\/tsavorite-garnet-gemstones-emerald-alternative.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}