morganite

noun

mor·​gan·​ite ˈmȯr-gə-ˌnīt How to pronounce morganite (audio)
: a rose-colored gem variety of beryl

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Grande paired the gown with platinum jewels by Tiffany & Co., including a diamond necklace that highlighted a morganite pendant that exceeded 14 carats. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 The actress chose not to wear a necklace with the look, opting instead for a set of jewelry by Bulgari including high jewelry earrings in pink gold and featuring diamonds, pink tourmalines, morganites and mandarin garnets. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 Another is perched on a kunzite, one on a citrine, one on an aquamarine, and another on what might be morganite. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 5 June 2023 His lapel was decorated with a pair of Tiffany & Co.'s Bird on a Rock Brooches — one made with a pink morganite stone and the other a green tourmaline — both with diamond birds perched on top. Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2023 Her morganite and diamond necklace at the 2022 Grammys inspired a retelling of the stone's namesake—one of the great jewelry patrons and collectors of the 20th century—JP Morgan. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 12 Mar. 2023 Musgraves paired the look with diamond and morganite jewelry by Nicole Rose Jewelry. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2023 Another diamond alternative that’s gaining popularity is morganite. Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2022 Cisneros describes morganite as an excellent choice for an engagement ring center stone, but there are a few details to keep in mind. Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2022

Word History

Etymology

J. P. Morgan †1913

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of morganite was in 1911

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“Morganite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morganite. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.

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