Morganite Jewelry
The peachy-pink variety of the beryl family, and a favourite for engagement rings
Unearthed Gemstones Morganite Jewelry
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Hardness
7.5 - 8 (Very Durable): Resistant to scratches.
Toughness
Good (Generally resistant to chipping under normal wear)
Mineral Family
Beryl
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Lustre
Vitreous
What Is Morganite?
Morganite is the peachy-pink variety of beryl, sitting in the same family as emerald and aquamarine, with its colour coming from traces of manganese. It was identified in Madagascar in 1910 and named after the banker and gem collector J.P. Morgan, at the suggestion of Tiffany's gemmologist George Kunz. Today most fine morganite comes from Brazil and Madagascar. Its soft blush tones, from pale pink to peachy salmon, have made it hugely popular in engagement rings, especially set in rose gold.
Is Morganite Good for Engagement Rings?
With a hardness of 7.5 to 8 and good toughness, morganite genuinely holds up to daily wear, which is part of why it works so well as a ring stone. It is usually faceted, and because crystals grow large and clean, impressive sizes stay affordable.
Is Morganite Heat Treated?
Most stones are gently heated to soften orange tints into a cleaner pink, a stable and standard practice.
How to Care for Morganite Jewelry
Clean it with warm, soapy water.
How to Tell If Morganite Is Real
Pink glass and pink cubic zirconia are the usual imitations, so buy somewhere the word beryl actually means something.
Gemstones Similar to Morganite
Aquamarine and emerald are its beryl siblings; kunzite is its closest rival in soft pink.
