Why Morganite is the perfect Gemstone for Jewelry?
Morganite is a variety of beryl in pinkish-orange color, a mineral that includes emerald and aquamarine. Although an untreated morganite has a strong salmon (orange) color, the gemstone often comes in light pastel shades of pink.
It is the traces of manganese found in morganite gemstone which give it a beautiful pink color. Typically ranging from pink to orange-pink shades, strong colors are incredibly rare, but if found, such stones are quite large and display the finest colors.
Morganite is relatively complex but not as strong as diamond. It can shatter relatively easily and thus costs ten times less than a diamond. Morganite’s hardness is rated at 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale and this toughness makes it ideal for use in jewelry.
Additionally, morganite costs one-tenth of what a diamond would by weight. Morganite which is medium-light to medium pink with custom cuts is most valuable. The lighter the color, the more visible inclusions, hence the lesser price.
Morganite is often symbolized as a sign of love, romance, sweetness, and a sense of innocence because of its soft pink color tone. The stone is also said to be connected to the heart and is also known for compassion, promise, and healing.
The person who chooses morganite is actually opting for la vie en rose (lively in pink) even in the hurdles of life. Therefore, the reason behind choosing morganite as a jewelry preference is quite visible in
the traits of the stone with the focus being on relaxation, calmness, and joy the stone and its color brings with it.
Other pink gemstones available are not as attractive as morganite. Its pink color reflects charm and tenderness which other pink stones cannot. Another factor that contributes to the attractiveness of morganite is its size.
The bigger the stone, the more beautiful it looks as the bigger size gives more clarity and looks utmost beautiful giving life to its color. Moreover, when the stone is cut just the right way while maintaining its clarity, the morganite color shines bright at its best.
The availability of morganite is limited therefore, it cannot sustain high market demands and intense mining can deplete the existing resources quickly. The sources of the stone are Afghanistan, China, Mozambique, Russia, the United States, and Namibia along with two major sources Brazil and Madagascar.
4Cs of Morganite
Color: The strong pink color of morganite is often a result of treatment on the stone. Otherwise, morganite’s color is usually orangy-pink. Although, heat-treated morganites are more desired as heat takes off the orange or yellow touch of the stone leaving behind a more beautiful pink color to the stone.
Clarity: Since morganite is a lightweight gemstone, inclusions are not much visible, but it also depends on the cut. An advantage of this stone is that it doesn’t have as many inclusions as other stones. When converting a morganite stone into jewelry, it is important that all its flaws are completely hidden by the setting.
Carat: Gemstones are generally measured in carat, however, a carat is not always the same size as others. Some stones are denser than others, therefore, a diamond and a morganite of the same carat weight may not be the same size. Hence, morganite is always measured in millimeters.
Cut: A proper and good stone cut enhances its brilliance and sparkle. Morganite can be cut into round, princess, emerald, pear, marquise, and cushion shapes.
Morganite Rings
Morganite rings are fashionable and their color matches the trend. All pastel colors are the demand for this generation and pink hues to orange-pink color of morganite match the demand. To picture the correct tone of the stone, I will recommend my readers to imagine the rose gold color of the IPhone that was launched a few years ago as the pink color of morganite matches the rose gold color of the IPhone. The stone looks perfect in white gold, yellow gold, or even rose gold setting.
Morganite rings have also become a popular choice for engagement rings because of their elegant looks and symbolism representing compassion, romance, and love. Another reason contributing to its popularity among brides is its price. When compared to pink diamonds, morganite rings being elegant are less expensive and more beautiful.
Diamonds can also be added to a Morganite ring to make it super attractive and add a little drama to the ring.
Morganite Earrings
The best part about Morganite earrings is that their neutral color complements any color of your outfit. It goes well with any fashion trend. To carry a simple look, you can wear morganite studs, which can be worn daily as well. For a formal look, some elegant dangle earrings will be the best choice. For a morganite earring to look stunning and pop out its beauty, I recommend my readers choose an intense shade of pink in a white gold setting.
Storing Morganite Earrings and Morganite Rings
If morganite earrings or morganite rings are kept together with other stones, there are chances that morganite can scratch another stone or get scratched by the other. This mainly happens because of the difference in hardness. Other stones kept with morganite can be harder or softer and can result in stealing away the shine and beauty of morganite. Therefore, always store morganite rings or morganite earrings in a separate small box or pouch.
Daily Care for Morganite Rings
If worn on a daily basis, morganite rings should be avoided while doing household chores when harsh chemicals are involved or there are changes that the stone can be bumped upon by anything, or there is a danger of pressure being put on the ring.
