Morganite

Morganite, also known as "Pink Beryl", Rose Beryl, "Pink Emerald", Cesian Beryl, is a light pink to rose-colored gem quality beryl.  Although this gemstone came into being millions of years ago, it has only been known by the name of morganite for less than a hundred years. To be precise, in fact, since 1911, since before that the gemological world simply viewed the 'pink beryl' as a variety of beryl, not as a gemstone in its own right.

With pink a fashion favorite, morganite is a gem that is much in demand. It has a dazzling brilliance and soft color that ranges from clear pink to a lovely peach. If it reminds you of the beauty of aquamarine, that's not surprising since they are the same mineral: morganite is the pastel pink color and aquamarine is the pastel blue color of beryl.

The prices and value of morganite can vary tremendously, depending on the size and quality of the gemstone.  AJS Gems is your source for the highest quality morganite gems and many other precious colored stones from across the globe, available at Bangkok direct wholesale prices.  Your gorgeous gemstone from AJS Gems is sure to impress when set into jewelry, be it a platinum mans ring, a lovely yellow gold ladies ring, a silver pendant necklace or white gold earrings sold as a matched set.  Our loose gem stones are used to create the finest gemstone jewelry - You will positively love setting your loose cut gems into yellow gold, white gold, silver or platinum jewelry, whether your design or your jeweler's creation.  Discover the thrill of designing your own unique top quality morganite rings, morganite earrings, morganite pendants,  wedding sets, or that special morganite bracelet necklace set to be given as a loving gift to that special someone in your life.  Creating the finest jewelry starts with finding the best gemstones, and the best gemstones are found at AJS Gems.
 
Why Buy Loose Gemstones Instead of Pre-Set Jewelry?
 
There are many reasons, but mainly it comes down to value and choice...

When buying your morganite gemstone loose instead of a pre-set stone, you can be sure that you are getting the best value for your money.  Loose gemstones are less expensive, a better value, and you can really see what you are paying for.  The most important part of getting the right price and finding the best value is to first see what you're getting.  A jewelry setting will hide the inclusions inside a gem, and can deepen or brighten its color.  With a loose stone you can much more easily inspect the gem and see it for what it really is.  In this way you can get a better idea of its true worth and be sure you are paying a fair price.

The second advantage of buying a loose gemstone is choice.  You are free to pick the exact color, cut, shape and variety of the stone for the setting of your dreams, be it yellow gold, white gold, platinum or silver; prong set or bezel set with diamond accents.  You can experience the joy of creating your very own, one-of-a-kind jewelry design. Choose from a variety of jewelry settings and styles to create a completely original presentation that will perfectly suit your individual gemstone and will be as unique as you are!

We have become one of the world's leading precious and semi-precious loose morganite dealers with one of the most extensive selections of morganite gemstones.  At AJS Gems, you will find a large collection of Fine Quality Wholesale cut loose morganite gems to help add beauty and maybe a little extra fun to your life.

Morganite Wholesale Cut Loose Natural Unheated Pink Morganite Beryl Gemstones.

Powder Pink Morganite Gems	Loose Pink Morganite	Pink Beryl	Morganite Earrings	Vivid Pink Morganite
Rose Beryl	Morganite Jewelry	Powder Pink Beryl Gem	Morganite	Peach Morganite Pendant

Attributes

Origin	Madagascar, Brazil, Elba (Italy), Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), Pakistan, U.S. (California)
Color	Pink, champagne pink, peach pink, pastel pink, rose, Morganite is found in all shades of pink.
Refractive Index	1.577-1.583
Chemical Composition	Be3Al2(SiO3)6
Hardness	7.5 - 8
Density	2.72
Crystal Structure	Hexagonal

Beryls are beryllium aluminium silicates rich in minerals. Pure beryl is colorless. However, on account of its structure, it is in a position to intercalate foreign elements such as iron, manganese, chrome or vanadium. If manganese is intercalated in beryl, the rather plain, colorless gemstone turns into an enchanting pink treasure: morganite.  Many sources attribute morganite's color to the element manganese in interstitial sites in the beryl's ring structure. Other references attribute the color to the element cesium.

The chemical formula of morganite is: Be3Al2(SiO3)6 beryllium-aluminium silicate.  The chemical composition of beryl is beryllium (14%) aluminium (19%) silicate (67%), usually containing alkali ions, other minerals, water, and gases. It has refractive index values of 1.57 to 1.58 with weak dichroism. Cleavage is absent to poor in one direction. The hardness is 7.5-8 on the Mohs hardness scale, and the specific gravity ranges from 2.66-2.83.  The refractive index (RI), measured using a refractometer, is an indication of the amount light rays are bent by a mineral.  Birefringence is the difference between the minimum and maximum RI. When birefringence is high, light rays reflect off different parts of the back of a stone causing an apparent doubling of the back facets when viewed through the front facet.

Most gems have a crystalline structure. Crystals have planes of symmetry and are divided into seven symmetry systems. The number of axes, their length, and their angle to each other determine the system to which a crystal belongs.  Morganite crystallizes in hexagonal shapes, known as habit, and is in the dihexagonal-dipyramidal class of the Hexagonal crystal system. Beryls sometimes crystalize in well formed hexagonal prisms with pedion (flat) terminations.

              

 

When determining the quality of a morganite, the color is the most important criterion. Note that this gemstone should be selected in as large a size as possible, for it is only above a certain size that the beauty of its color really comes into its own. The rule which says 'the more transparent, the more valuable' only applies to a certain extent, for there are plenty of gem lovers who prefer a morganite with fine inclusions like pure silk.

 

Cut

 

Morganite gems are generally cut similar to other colored stones, with ovals, cushions, trillions and emerald cuts being most common. Other popular loose morganite gemstone shapes include rounds, marquises, briolettes, hearts and pears.

 

Blush Pink Morganite Beryl

Pastel Pink Morganite

Wholesale Morganite

Morganite Pastel Gem

Cesian Beryl

 

Morganite was first discovered together with other gemstone minerals, such as Tourmaline and Kunzite, in California in the early twentieth century at Pala. This started a bonanza for these quite popular gemstones which drew the attention of George Frederick Kunz, knowing Pink Beryl was quite a rarity.  Kunz knew that this rich pink gem was something exceptional and he bought all he could.

It was George Frederick Kunz who, in 1911, suggested to name the pink variety of Beryl Morganite, after his biggest customer - J.P. Morgan.  Ever since, the stone has held a certain popularity with Tiffany's though it still remains a relatively scarce gem.

Although morganite was also discovered in 1908 in Madagascar and there are also deposits in Brazil, Mozambique, Namibia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, USA and Russia, it remains relatively rare. In fact, its rarity keeps it relatively affordable, since it isn't available in enough quantity to cut in standard sizes and use in manufactured jewelry. Morganite remains a connoisseur gem, for those who are willing to seek it out for its unique combination of soft shades and dazzling brilliance.

Morganite is occasionally be found in large sizes: the largest faceted morganite is a 598.70-carat cushion-shape from Madagascar in the collection of the British Museum.

Morganite Bracelet

Loose Morganite Cesian Beryl

Vivid Pink Morganite

Power Pink Morganite Ring

Rose Beryl

Mythology
 

Morganite Beryl Gemstones

Pastel Pink Morganite

Morganite Necklace

Peach Pink Morganites

Baby Blush Pink Loose Morganite