A one-of-a-kind sword-shaped pendant necklace set with vivid emerald cut and princess cut tsavorite garnets — one of the rarest and most intensely green gemstones in the world. The pendant combines warm 14kt yellow gold with cool 925 sterling silver in a striking two-tone design, suspended on a 22" cable link chain. Pendant dimensions: 1.57" x 0.47". SKU: AJN-0003. $975.
Tsavorite is one of the rarest and most valuable varieties of garnet, prized for an intense vivid green that rivals — and in many cases surpasses — fine emerald in saturation and brilliance. First discovered in Tanzania in 1967 near Tsavo National Park (from which it takes its name), tsavorite owes its extraordinary color to traces of vanadium and chromium. Unlike emerald, tsavorite rarely requires treatment and is typically free of the fractures and inclusions common in Colombian or Zambian emeralds, resulting in a cleaner, more brilliant stone. This pendant features tsavorite in two cuts — the elongated elegance of an emerald cut along the blade, and the geometric precision of a princess cut at the hilt — creating a visually compelling contrast of shapes within the sword silhouette.
The sword form is one of the most iconic shapes in fine jewelry — worn for centuries as a symbol of strength, courage, and protection. This pendant translates that archetype into a wearable fine jewelry piece by combining two distinct metals: 14kt yellow gold brings warmth and richness to the hilt and frame, while 925 sterling silver provides the cooler, sharper tone of the blade. Together they create a two-tone composition that gives the piece dimensional character and visual depth. At 1.57 inches long and 0.47 inches wide, the pendant has genuine presence without being oversized — substantial enough to make a statement, refined enough to wear every day. The 22-inch cable link chain positions the sword at the perfect collar length for both open-collar and layered styling.
Tsavorite garnet is a variety of grossular garnet colored by trace amounts of vanadium and chromium — the same elements responsible for the green color in fine emerald. Discovered in East Africa in the late 1960s and brought to market by the legendary gemologist Campbell Bridges, tsavorite quickly became one of the most coveted colored stones among collectors for its exceptional brilliance, high refractive index, and the purity of its green color. It ranks 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale and is typically untreated, meaning the color seen is entirely natural — no heat, no fracture-filling, no enhancement of any kind.