Morganite shows a softer pink tone than many other popular pink gems, such as pink sapphire. Where the pinks of sapphire are often vivid, intense, and bright, pink morganite is subdued and subtle.
THE HISTORY OF MORGANITE
Following the discovery of a new locality for rose beryl in Madagascar in 1910, George Kunz proposed the name morganite at a meeting of the New York Academy of Sciences on 5 December 1910 to honor his friend and customer J.P. Morgan for his financial support for the arts and sciences, and his important gifts of gems to the American Museum of Natural History in New York and to the Museum of Natural History in Paris. Morgan was one of the most important gem collectors in the early 1900s – his collection was partly assembled by Tiffany and Company and their chief gemologist, Kunz.
MORGANITE ORIGIN AND SOURCES
Morganite was first discovered in Madagascar in 1910. Since then, it has been found in Afghanistan, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Pakistan, and the United States.
However, the finest quality morganite is credited to the Marropino Mine of Mozambique.
Morganite Varieties And Colors
Occurring in a range of gentle pastel color, Marropino morganite occurs in a variety of hues ranging from a soft, tender pink to peach to salmon, with subtle variations in between. Most stones display light to medium saturation of color, with larger gems frequently displaying a greater depth of color. However, the most intensely saturated stones are rarely practical for use in jewelry, making darker stones a rarity.
In morganite, Peach and Pink is the most common and desirable color, but many regard a deep magenta as the most valuable. Many collectors prize the peach tones of untreated morganite, as they are more unusual to find available for sale.
Morganite Clarity
As a Type of gemstone, morganite is typically eye-clean. This means there are no inclusions visible to the naked eye. If they’re present in polished stones, these inclusions will typically be hidden when the stone is set. Should they be present and noticeable, inclusions in morganite can lower its value.
Morganite Cut
You can expect to find morganite in both traditional shapes, like the round brilliant, and fancy shapes pears, marquis, and more. The primary challenge faced by a lapidary shaping the stone is its pleochroic nature and lower saturation of color. A gem cutter must consider these two factors as they shape Marropino morganite gemstones. Their goal will be achieving the finest color they possibly can while providing the largest stone possible.
Morganite Treatment
Many stones undergo additional treatment, either to increase their beauty of durability. A commonly accepted practice, morganite commonly undergoes annealing, a type of heat treatment. In addition, the stones undergo irradiation. Together, this improves the color of the gem, removing the peach and salmon tints and producing pinker stones instead. This treatment has good stability and is permanent with proper gemstone care.
Morganite Gemstone uses and Jewelry Design Ideas
While Marropino morganite is typically available in all standard cuts and styles, this stone has a special relationship with rose gold. Embracing its reputation of feminine allure, rose gold is a popular choice for this gem. The rosy pink metal further highlights the delicate pastels of the gem, making these colors more pronounced.
It’s a popular choice for delicate jewelry as well, and many pieces of morganite favor minimal designs that only combine this pink beryl alongside rose gold.
Colored stone engagement rings continue rising in popularity. While sapphire remains the most popular choice after diamond, more brides-to-be are embracing the rarity and uniqueness of pink morganite. An especially popular pairing is using a cut other than the traditional round brilliant. Two of the most popular styles involve using pear-shaped stones, or longer stones in east-west settings, such as oval or marquis.
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