Tsavorite price: what tsavorite garnet is worth per carat
Tsavorite is a vivid green garnet that rivals emerald for colour — brighter, cleaner and untreated, but increasingly scarce in larger sizes.
What drives tsavorite price
Tsavorite is a green grossular garnet from East Africa (Kenya/Tanzania). It offers a pure, vivid green similar to emerald but with better brilliance, better clarity and no treatment. Colour saturation is the main value driver.
Colour & size
The most valued stones show an intense, slightly bluish to pure green. Tsavorite rarely forms in large crystals, so per-carat price climbs sharply above 2 ct — large fine stones are genuinely rare.
Why untreated matters
Unlike emerald, tsavorite is not oiled or heated. Natural, untreated fine green is the default, which collectors value highly.
Clarity
Tsavorite is usually eye-clean and brilliant; visible inclusions reduce value more than they would in emerald.
Tsavorite Garnet price — frequently asked questions
Is tsavorite better than emerald?
Tsavorite is brighter, usually cleaner and untreated, with excellent durability for everyday wear. Emerald has more history and prestige. For pure vivid green per dollar, tsavorite is compelling.
Is tsavorite treated?
No. Tsavorite is typically untreated — no oiling or heating — so its colour and clarity are natural, which adds to its appeal.
Why does large tsavorite cost so much more?
Tsavorite rarely crystallises in large sizes, so clean stones above 2–3 carats are scarce and per-carat prices rise steeply.
How much is tsavorite per carat?
Small stones are accessible; large, vividly saturated stones command strong per-carat prices. Use the calculator to estimate your stone.
Indicative trade information from the Gem Index universal pricing engine — not a formal appraisal or laboratory certificate. Wholesale, USD. Species, treatment and origin should be confirmed by an accredited gem laboratory before sale.