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Morganite Beryl
- Brazil
- Gems, 8.93 ct, 14.3 mm x 12.5 mm
- Start Time: 04/16/2009 8:20:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/23/2009 8:20:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
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. The best source for Morganite these days is from the granitic pegmatites in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This stone is wonderful light pink, virtually eye clean example of this highly sought after and beautiful gemstone. The cut on this stone is an "Oval Brilliant" cut. The high end retail value on this gem is $893. Enjoy.