{"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":6096.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_25e33072-00a9-4f15-8c39-273ef4dee627.jpg?v=1778308033","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-gcc\/products\/tsavorite-1","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}