{"product_id":"natural-tsavorite-garnet-3-01ct-cushion","title":"3.01ct Natural Tsavorite Garnet - Cushion","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGem Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Tsavorite Garnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.01 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.67 x 7.76 x 5.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular Cushion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVivid Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeylon (Sri Lanka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeylon Gem Lab (CGL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3.01ct natural tsavorite garnet commands immediate attention with its vivid, saturated green, a colour intensity that rivals fine emerald at a fraction of the price. The rectangular cushion cut maximises the stone's substantial 8.67 x 7.76 mm face-up coverage, creating a bold visual presence that few green gemstones can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite garnet over 2 carats is genuinely rare in the global market. At 3.01 carats with vivid saturation and strong clarity, this stone enters territory where specimens are traded at auction houses and sought by serious collectors. The CGL certification confirms its natural origin and quality characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tsavorite garnet originates from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), certified by the Ceylon Gem Lab (CGL). While tsavorite is most commonly associated with East African deposits in Tanzania and Kenya, Sri Lankan sources produce stones with distinctive colour characteristics influenced by the island's unique geological conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CGL certificate accompanying this stone confirms its natural origin, garnet species (grossular), and vivid green colour grade. \n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTsavorite vs Emerald: Understanding the Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite garnet is often compared to emerald because both are prized green gemstones, but they differ in important ways that affect value and durability:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite rates 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale versus emerald's 7.5-8, but tsavorite lacks the internal fractures (jardins) that make emerald fragile. In practice, tsavorite is more durable for jewellery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly all emeralds are oiled or treated to improve clarity. Tsavorite garnet typically does not undergo treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity at size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite over 2 carats is rarer than comparable emerald. Over 3 carats, specimens are genuinely scarce and command premium prices that reflect their investment-grade status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsavorite has a higher refractive index (1.74) than emerald (1.57-1.58), giving it noticeably more sparkle and fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Tsavorite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt $13,500 AUD, this 3.01ct tsavorite garnet represents investment-grade rarity. Stones of this size, saturation, and clarity appear infrequently on the market, and prices for large tsavorites have trended upward over the past decade as supply from key deposits has tightened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular cushion cut is the ideal shape for tsavorite at this size. It balances brilliance with colour retention, ensuring the vivid green reads strongly in any lighting condition. The generous 8.67 x 7.76 mm dimensions make this stone suitable for a statement cocktail ring, a museum-worthy pendant, or a portfolio gemstone held as a tangible asset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a curated gemstone portfolio, a 3ct+ tsavorite garnet fills a category that cannot be replicated by sapphire, emerald, or any other green stone. Its independent certification makes it a transparent, verifiable investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tsavorite-garnet\"\u003eBrowse our full Tsavorite Garnet collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does tsavorite compare to emerald?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite offers comparable green colour to emerald but with higher brilliance (refractive index 1.74 vs 1.57) and greater durability in jewellery settings. Tsavorite over 3 carats is rarer than emerald of equivalent size, making it an increasingly valued collector stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a 3-carat tsavorite garnet a good investment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsavorite over 2 carats is genuinely scarce, and stones over 3 carats with vivid saturation are rare enough to be considered investment-grade. Prices have trended upward as supply from East African and Sri Lankan sources has tightened. As with any gemstone investment, value is supported by independent certification, which this stone has from CGL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"My Precious Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43776839811187,"sku":"MPG-TSV-0301","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6400\/4723\/files\/29.png?v=1768222027","url":"https:\/\/mypreciousgems.com.au\/products\/natural-tsavorite-garnet-3-01ct-cushion","provider":"My Precious Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}