Join Gem Expert and Rockhound Renata as she shares the history of the blushing pink beauty, morganite. While morganite was discovered in 1910, it is named after banker and financier J.P. Morgan. Morganite is a beryl mineral and can sometimes be referred to as "pink beryl"; other known gemstones in the beryl family are emerald, aquamarine, and bixbite. Nearly all morganite has no inclusions and strong toughness, making it great for everyday jewelry wearing. Morganite has been increasingly gaining popularity for wedding jewelry as a non-diamond stone, as with sapphires and even emerald! Discover why this gorgeous gemstone has been exploding in popularity now!
Join Gem Expert and Rockhound, Renata, as she returns to her alma mater, the University of Arizona, to visit the lab where she was trained. You’ll be introduced to some geological tools and learn how to use a jeweler’s favorite, the loupe.
