Tsavorite

Tsavorite takes its name from Tsavo National Park, on the border between Kenya and Tanzania, where it was discovered in 1967 by a British geologist. A rare variety of garnet, it is prized for its exceptional transparency and its vivid green colour, whose intensity greatly influences the stone’s value. Brilliant and often almost inclusion-free, tsavorite stands out for its clarity and light. Its main deposits are located in Kenya and Tanzania. Symbolising new beginnings, tsavorite is associated with hope, positive change and emotional balance. It is said to encourage flexibility and a renewed perspective on people and situations. In contemporary jewellery, its bright, saturated green brings depth and energy to any piece. Francesca Villa uses it to illuminate her antique Chinese-inspired creations, and it also appears in our in-house line, We by WHITEbIRD, where its natural radiance adds a refined, vibrant touch.