Tsavorite garnet is a rare and vibrant green gemstone, a variety of grossular garnet, known for its brilliant, emerald-like green color. It was first discovered in the 1960s in northern Tanzania and later found in Kenya near the Tsavo National Park, after which it is named. Its color is due to trace amounts of vanadium or chromium, giving it a striking green hue that rivals the beauty of emeralds, though it tends to be more affordable and durable. Tsavorite is cherished for its high clarity and intense brilliance, as garnet has a higher refractive index than emerald, making it exceptionally sparkly. It’s also durable, ranking 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for everyday wear. Tsavorite garnets are found mainly in small sizes, with large, high-quality stones over 2 carats being particularly rare and valuable. Collectors and jewelry enthusiasts admire tsavorite for its vibrant color, rarity, and the fact that it is an untreated, natural gemstone—its color and clarity are entirely natural without any enhancements.