Largest tsavorite in the world discovered

120.68 cts can claim a title of the largest tsavorite in the world
discovered to date.
by David Weinberg

An exceptional stone, probably the largest fine color clean Tsavorite
in the world was found near Arusha, Tanzania at the border of the
original block B tanzanite mining area, (Block B extension), at a depth
of 160 meters. The area is more specifically known as Karo. Even with a
loupe, this stone is extremely clean. Other large tsavorites have been
unearthed in the last two or three years but they are lighter in color.
Although there may be one or two larger tsavorites in existence, the
color of this stone is better and the color is in the top range of
colors that tsavorite can occur in. Weighing 120.68 cts., the gemstone
cutting and proportions are good and there is no windowing. The stone
was step cut and measures 34.70 x 25.30 x 17.50mm.

At the Basel show from now until April 6, the stone can be viewed at
Abouchar SA, Hall 3.0, Booth L 60 and is also being offered
on-line at www.multicolour.com. Full specifications, price, and
photographs of the stone are available online at:
http://www.multicolour.com/tsavorite/

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