{"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":5928.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8460001.jpg?v=1783091575","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-gcc\/products\/1-06-ct-cushion-tsavorite-garnet-untreated","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}