Morganite

Item Description

Beryl is among the most popular colorful and sometimes the most expensive of all gemstones. A wide range of color is represented from colorless all the way to opaque black with practically ever hue in between! The pink variety of Beryl is called Morganite which was named after J. P. Morgan the investment banker and financier. Morganite, also known as "Pink Beryl", "Rose Beryl", "Pink Emerald", and "Cesian Beryl". The best source for Morganite these days is from the granitic pegmatites in Minas Gerais, Brazil, but on October 7, 1989, one of the largest gem Morganite specimens ever uncovered, eventually called "The Rose of Maine," was found at the Bennett Quarry in Buckfield, Maine. This particular stone was cut from a piece of rough from the same exact quarry, and is a wonderful light pink, nearly eye clean example of this highly sought after and beautiful gemstone. The cut on this stone is an "Modified Cushion Brilliant" cut. If you're a collector of Beryls, historic gems, or just stones from the United States, this stone is for you. Do not pass this one up, especially for the LOW starting bid of $100. Enjoy.