Tsavorite garnet jewelry features one of the rarest members of the garnet family. Discovered in 1967 near Tsavo National Park in Kenya, this green garnet gets its color from trace amounts of vanadium and chromium. With a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5, tsavorite holds up well in rings, pendants, and earrings for regular wear. Our collection pairs natural tsavorite garnets with .925 sterling silver settings. Free shipping on all US orders.
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No. Tsavorite is a green garnet while emerald is a beryl. Tsavorite has higher brilliance, greater hardness at 7-7.5 Mohs versus emerald's 7.5-8, and fewer natural inclusions. Both get their green color from chromium and vanadium.
Tsavorite forms in metamorphic rocks along the border of Tanzania and Kenya in East Africa. Smaller deposits exist in Madagascar and Pakistan. The gem was named after Kenya's Tsavo National Park.
Clean tsavorite with warm soapy water and a soft brush. The stone's 7-7.5 hardness makes it suitable for regular wear, though you should store it separate from harder gems like sapphires or diamonds to prevent scratches.