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Magnificent Morganite

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Morganite is a quintessential stone in the Beryl family – the Beryl family houses several astonishing and durable stones, including the Emerald and the Aquamarine. Morganite comes in a beautiful shade of pink, amidst other colors, and for both these reasons, it is often referred to as the Pink Emerald. Before buying a ring embellished with this brilliant stone, it is important to be well versed in the mineral itself and all the factors of buying a tanzanite embellished ring, ownership, and upkeep.

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Morganite Properties

Morganite is as stunning as it is durable – it radiates shades of pinks and violets while being a long-lasting and affordable option to price conscious newlyweds. It is easy to replicate Morganite and there are numerous synthetic Morganite stones on the market so it is important to be informed before buying yours. Rather than overwhelming you with a list of useless knowledge, we will narrow the important factors down to two simple components of Morganite that we find most useful to the average consumer.

First, Morganite sits pretty high on its level of durability. On the hardness scale, Iolite finds itself between a comfortable 7.5-8, making it scratch resistant to matters that fall at a lower number than 7.5-8. To test the authenticity of your Morganite gemstone, scratch the surface with an item that is in the 1-7.5 range of the hardness scale – a fingernail, for example, sits at a low 2 – if your nail leaves a scratch on the Morganite, the stone you’re dealing with isn’t authentic.

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If you’re well versed in testing specific gravity, the specific gravity of Iolite is 2.67. If none of that made sense to you, don’t worry, it doesn’t to the majority of consumers. A quick Google search will turn up easy to follow steps on testing for specific gravity and, if you’re unconvinced as to the authenticity of your stone, they may make for a useful experiment. On this blog you can find help on persuasive essay and many others!

The Pink Emerald

Morganite is ideal in pink – as it is sometimes called the “pink emerald” due to the fact that both belong in the family of Beryl stones. Morganite, however, can also be found in a variety of different colors, including orange, yellow and violet.

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Although it can be found in a variety of colors, pink is still Morganite’s best look. A pink Morganite will have hints of orange, yellow and violet undertones in it. The most popular secondary color for a pink Morganite stone is violet, while yellow and orange are less desired.

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Morganite sometimes undergoes heat treatment to remove the less valuable yellow and orange tints and undertones from pink stones – these treatments do not affect the strength or durability of Morganite, nor do they have much bearing on the value of the stone itself.

Caring for Morganite!

As you can imagine, with its durability and general lack of necessary enhancements, Morganite does not require extensive special care. However, despite its high durability, Morganite can still be scratched and chipped by harder stones and items. Morganite is not damaged by heat or direct sunlight, but as with any stone, it is recommended to clean your Morganite with a soft cloth and warm water and soap.

It is important to remember that Morganite can be scratched by matters that hold a hardness level of 7.5 or higher so it is smart to store your beautiful gem encrusted ring in a secured box, pouch, or away from any diamonds or products that may flaw the stone.

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As with any fine stone, it is recommended to remove your ring prior to exposing your hands to harsh household chemicals or chlorinated pools. Over time, Morganite will need to be buffed and polished to restore its luster.

Morganite and Money

For a ring that is in the same family as the highly esteemed Emerland, and one that is nicknamed as such, it is surprising that this stunning stone maintains its affordability. Morganite can typically be purchased for approximately $300.00/carat, for a phenomenal quality stone, but the exact price will depend on the typical contributing factors: cut, color, clarity and carat.

The color and the cut are the most important factors in the price of a Morganite encrusted ring. The ideal stone will be a pure, untreated, Morganite stone in a medium shade of pink, with a custom cut highlighting the multiple shades this beautiful stone has to offer.

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The price of a Morganite encrusted ring will also be dependent on the material of the band in which the stone  is set in – a platinum Morganite ring will undoubtedly be valued higher than a silver one. 

Fun Facts!

  • Morganite was called a Pink Beryl up until 1911 when Tiffany & Co.’s chief gemologist named the gemstone after J.P. Morgan.
  • Like many stones, Morganite has inclusions. With Morganite, however, these inclusions can be liquid, causing gas bubbles in the stone itself.
  • Morganite is associated with healing, confidence and strength.

Am I ready to buy?

Absolutely! But we’d like to reiterate some key facts before you’re on your way.

1. If you have Morganite stone and want to get it cut down to make a custom cut ring, be sure to take your ring to a professional jeweler or gemologist. A quality custom cut will increase the value of your stone exponentially.

2. Morganite is a versatile stone that can be purchased in numerous cuts and accents a wide array of bands – shop around to ensure optimum satisfaction with the ring you decide to go with.

3. When buying a used or antique gem, make sure to get it inspected by a certified gemologist for imperfections that may not be visible to the naked eye. When buying Morganite and diamond ring, be vocal in wanting certifications on the diamonds that you’re buying.

4. A lot of ill-informed jewelers might try to sell you a synthetic Morganite, or attempt to pass colored glass as Morganite – stay aware of this when shopping for a Morganite gem. If you have any doubts in regards to the authenticity of your stone, take it to a professional gemologist to authenticate the stone. 

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