{"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":3945.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8465001.jpg?v=1783137980","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/products\/1-86-ct-cushion-tsavorite-garnet-untreated-gia","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}