morganite

[ mawr-guh-nahyt ]

noun

1. rose-colored beryl.

morganite

/ ˈmɔːɡəˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a pink variety of beryl, used as a gemstone

Word History and Origins

Origin of morganite¹

1910–15; named after J. P. Morgan; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of morganite¹

C20: named after John Pierpoint Morgan (1837–1913), US financier, philanthropist, and art collector

Example Sentences

Among the few statement jewels of the evening was her Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany “Bird on a Rock” necklace with a center stone of morganite that was 35 carats large.

From Seattle Times

With a shimmering pale pink morganite sun at the center and a whimsical tassel of onyx and red spinels, it embodies an invigorating combination: one of chaste geometry and prismatic psychedelia.

From New York Times

Whatever the reason pink sapphires, spinels, tourmalines, morganites and similar gems were used in a variety of ways by several designers.

From Forbes

This year, her focus will be colored gemstones, such as rhodolite garnet, pink sapphires, morganite, grey and champagne diamonds.

From Forbes

Made of gold, morganite and ruby, it frames a miniature painting of Medusa by Dali.

From Forbes