{"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":1706.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_5b7b74b0-88f4-4af8-b074-5f2bce99d8fc.jpg?v=1778308054","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/products\/tsavorite-garnet-gemstone","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}