Morganite is the pink to orange-pink variety of beryl, a mineral that includes emerald and aquamarine. Morganite ranges in color from pale pink to pink, violet-pink, peach, peachy-pink, or salmon color. Its color is thought to be owed to traces of manganese or cesium.

Morganite makes for a great alternative to diamonds when it comes to engagement rings, not only for its pretty-in-pink beauty, but because of its durability. In fact, it scores 7.5 to 8.0 on Mohs scale. That means, treated with care, a morganite ring can last you a lifetime.

Pink morganite was first identified in Madagascar, in 1910 and known as 'pink beryl'. Morganite was named in honor of J.P. Morgan, the American banker and philanthropist, by the New York Academy of Sciences. In fact, J.P. Morgan was an avid gemstone collector. George F. Kunz, the famous gemologist who headed the geological section of the Academy, said that Morgan was honored especially for his gift of several major gem collections to museums such as the American Museum of Natural History.

Morganite is a rare gemstone and it has been found in various locations in the world, including Madagascar, California in the USA, Brazil, Mozambique, Namibia, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Its wide range of soft pinkish colors make it highly sought after by jewelers around the world. It is perfectly suitable for everyday wear, and it's is one of the most popular pink to peach gemstones.

Mythology says the stone brings compassion, assurance, healing, and promise — all things that make up a happy marriage. It is said to carry an energy that can warm the soul of its wearer. It is best used for opening the heart chakra and it is often used to help cleanse the body of stress and anxiety. All beryl gems, including morganite, represent purity and potential. Morganite is said to give women feelings of independence from men.