Morganite Crystal and 14 Karat Yellow Gold necklace, 60cm long (23 1/2).
MORGANITE
This transparent peachy stone was originally discovered in California and Madagascar during the 1900s. Originally referred to as pink beryl, morganite was renamed in 1911 at the suggestion of George F. Kunz, chief gemologist of Tiffany and Co. The stone was named in honor of J.P. Morgan, a financier and gem collector who provided significant mineral contributions to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. It also helped Morgan was a loyal Tiffany and Co. customer, where most morganite was sold at the time.
With its soft pinkish hue, morganite is often associated with innocence, sweetness, romance and love. In general, morganite is connected to the heart and is attuned to the heart chakra. Morganite is believed to bring healing, compassion and promise to those who wear it. Morganite opens wearers to unconditional love while dissolving ego. Though not an actual birthstone, morganite is said to be an excellent stone for the zodiac signs of Pisces, Taurus and Cancer.
Though morganite is a resilient stone with a Mohs hardness of 7-1/2, gentle cleaning methods are still the best. Easily clean morganite gemstones by rinsing in room temperature water with mild soap. Be sure to thoroughly dry the stone and any jewelry settings.
