Tsavorite Garnet

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Tsavorite Garnet

About Tsavorite Garnet

What colour is Tsavorite Garnet?

The colour of Tsavorite Garnet ranges from a grassy green to a deep emerald green (Vibrant green).

Where is the name Tsavorite Garnet derived from?

The name Tsavorite Garnet is derived from its birthplace - the Tzavo National Game Park and the Tzavo River running through this area.

What is the symbolism of Tsavorite Garnet?

Tsavorite Garnet is widely recognized as a powerful symbol of Abundance, prosperity, opulence, benevolence, vitality, and compassion.

What gemstone family does Tsavorite Garnet belong to?

Tsavorite Garnet belongs to the Garnet family of gemstones.

Is Tsavorite Garnet a birthstone?

Yes, Tsavorite Garnet is the birthstone of January.

What is the hardness of Tsavorite Garnet?

Tsavorite Garnet is 7.5 on Moh’s Scale and therefore considered hard and very robust structure.

Where is Tsavorite Garnet geographically located?

The finest come from the bushland along the frontier between Kenya and Tanzania not far away from the Tzavo National Park.

Are there any interesting facts regarding Tsavorite Garnet?

Tsavorite Garnet was made famous by Tiffany & Co. in 1974 by Tiffany & Co. president Henry Platt - ‘Tsavorite is The Rolls Royce of Greens’ Quote : Harry Platt, Tiffany & Co, 1967

What is the cleaning procedure for Tsavorite Garnet?

Please do not clean it in a steam cleaner - could cause cracking. It can be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner. Simple and safest way remains with warm soapy water and a toothbrush.

What are the value factors of Tsavorite Garnet?

The value factors of Tsavorite Garnet are its rarity, intensity of colour, brilliance and “life” of the stone, as well as size.