PEACH MORGANITETM
Morganite, the sister stone of emerald and aquamarine, was first
discovered in California and is named for J.P. Morgan, one of
the greatest financiers in history and one of the most important
gem collectors in the early 1900s. Originally known as pink
beryl, this peachy pink gem which is rarer than aquamarine,
receives its blush hue through traces of manganese. Stronger
colors are possible, although the finest colors are mainly
achieved through larger stones. Morganite crystals can be quite
large, with stones in Brazil weighing over 22 pounds. The
largest Morganite weighing in at 50 pounds was uncovered in the
U.S. in 1989 and named "The Rose of Maine." The largest faceted
Morganite is a 598.70-carat cushion-shape from Madagascar in the
collection of the British Museum. Symbolically, Morganite is
thought to induce peace, joy and inner strength.