MORGANITE

A light pink to orange coloured beryl, morganite is in the same gem family as aquamarine and emerald. These gorgeous pinks are a result of traces of manganese. Pink morganites are much rarer than orange stones and of course most highly prized and valuable.

Another interesting fact about this beautiful gem is the intense red-hued fluorescence it exhibits when exposed to X-rays and a pale lilac colour under ultra-violet light.

Pink beryl was first identified in Madagascar in 1910 and was named morganite by George F. Kunz, a famous American gemmologist and buyer in honour of John Pierpont (J.P.) Morgan, the famous American banker, and avid gemstone collector. Why didn’t Mr Kunz call it Kunzite? Simply because eight years earlier he had named another rare pink gemstone Kunzite! Morganite is prized by gem collectors owing to its rarity.

We have a stunning collection of loose stones available should you wish to choose a stone for your unique Holloway Diamonds piece.