This 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.

Tsavorite 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.

Origin & Certification

This 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.

The CGL certificate accompanying this stone confirms its natural origin, garnet species (grossular), and vivid green colour grade.

Tsavorite vs Emerald: Understanding the Value

Tsavorite garnet is often compared to emerald because both are prized green gemstones, but they differ in important ways that affect value and durability:

• Hardness: 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.
• Treatment: Nearly all emeralds are oiled or treated to improve clarity. Tsavorite garnet typically does not undergo treatment.
• Rarity at size: 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.
• Brilliance: Tsavorite has a higher refractive index (1.74) than emerald (1.57-1.58), giving it noticeably more sparkle and fire.

Why This Tsavorite

At $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.

The 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.

For 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.

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