Morganite
In 1910, morganite was discovered in Madagascar and named for legendary financier and gem collector J.P. Morgan. Morganite is a member of the Beryl mineral family—with its pink hue distinguishing it from fellow beryls aquamarine (blue) and emerald (green). Today, gemstone-quality stones are sourced from Brazil or Madagascar. The color ranges from a soft pinkish peach to richer orangey hues. We love pink and peach hued varieties in engagement rings because of its gorgeous and romantic rose tint.
Generally, morganite is durable enough for everyday wear. It ranges between a 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs scale, which measures the stones the scratch resistance (10 is the highest). For comparison, diamonds rate as a 10 on the Mohs scale, making them the hardest stone among all the gemstones, while moissanite is a 9.25, sapphire is a 9, and topaz is an 8.
To keep your morganite ring sparkling, we recommend removing the ring when applying lotion, washing your hands, taking a shower, or doing housework with household cleaners. Clean your ring with a soft cloth and store it individually in soft cloth or jewelry pouch. Absolutely avoid spraying perfume, hairspray or any household cleaners (especially those that contain strong chemical compounds) directly on the ring. With a proper care, your morganite engagement ring should last for a long time.
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