Geographic Origin:
Tsavo Mines - Kenya

Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)

Color Award:
Royal Green

Transparency:
Transparent with Milkiness

Clarity Grade:
Very Slightly Included

Velvety Appearance:
This gemstone exhibits an appearance that is classified as "velvety". Such an appearance results from very fine microscopic particles that scatter light, causing the coveted visual effect without negatively affecting the gem's transparency. Gemstones with a velvety appearance have little to no extinction, display a warm glow, and look very pleasing to the eye. Therefore, velvety appearance is considered a highly sought-after trait in gemstones. The most prominent examples of gemstones coveted for their velvety appearance are the legendary Kashmir sapphires.

Superior Cutting:
The cut grade of this gemstone is classified as "superior". It has been masterfully cut by our highly skilled gem cutters (lapidaries) to bring out its best qualities and diminish any perceived imperfections. This gemstone is symmetrical, well-proportioned, and has an excellent surface polish. Therefore, it displays the maximum dispersion, scintillation, and fire.

This item is accompanied by the following gemological report. We will ship the original report along with the item.

GRS Gem Research Swisslab report # GRS2021-030247

• The accompanying GRS report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Tsavorite" of "East-Africa" origin with a comment stating "No indication of thermal treatment".

• The accompanying GRS report describes the color as "vivid green". GRS awards this color term only to select tsavorites that meet their specific "vivid green" color criteria.