34.61 Ct. Morganite from Brazil

This cushion shape peach morganite weighs 34.61 carats, and measures 22.31 x 15.22 x 11.42 mm, demonstrating substantial physical presence and excellent table spread for its carat weight. The gem is faceted as a mixed brilliant cut, with precision alignment of small brilliant facets on the crown that maximize scintillation, and larger step influenced facets toward the pavilion that enhance broad flash and optical depth. The cutter has retained a medium to slightly shallow pavilion profile, with a total depth that balances face up spread against return of light, creating lively scintillation without sacrificing the soft, even tone that defines quality morganite. Clarity is graded as eye clean at normal viewing distance, which permits unobstructed light transmission and uniform color saturation across the table and girdle. The polish is excellent, which improves lustre and delineation of facet junctions, and the stone is transparent, allowing the mixed faceting to produce a layered interplay of brilliance and subtle dispersion typical of beryl family gem materials.

Color evaluation places the hue squarely in the peach spectrum, with a light color intensity and a tone that reads as light to medium light when viewed under standard daylight equivalent illumination. Compared to classic Brazilian morganite, which often exhibits delicate peach along with slightly warmer salmon undertones, this gem exemplifies the subtler end of the Brazilian range, presenting a cooler peach with a faint pink wash that remains consistent across angles. When compared to Morganite from Madagascar, which is renowned for producing specimens with stronger pure pink saturation and occasionally medium color intensity, this Brazilian example is less saturated, favoring an airy, restrained palette that reads as elegant and wearable at larger sizes. In relation to morganite from Afghanistan and Pakistan, which can yield deeper pink and peach tones with greater saturation and occasionally more pronounced tone, this stone is noticeably softer, its light intensity allowing for a luminous, champagne like brightness rather than a dense pink core.

For a broader gemological comparison, the hue and tone relation of this morganite contrasts with several other famous colored gemstones that occupy the pink and orange intersection. Sri Lankan padparadscha sapphire typically exhibits a pinkish orange hue with medium to medium strong intensity, and due to higher refractive indices and strong saturation, padparadscha displays more vibrant fire and a richer tone than this morganite. Imperial topaz, often originating from Brazilian localities, tends toward golden orange to pinkish orange with higher tone and stronger saturation, which gives it a more vivid appearance than the light, ethereal peach of this stone. Peach tourmaline, another material commonly sourced from Brazil, frequently shows stronger pleochroism and a deeper, more variable tone that can shift between peach and salmon under different orientations, whereas morganite, as a member of the beryl group, exhibits very weak pleochroism and a stable, gently uniform hue. Kunzite from Afghanistan exhibits strong dichroism between pink and lilac, and often greater depth of color when compared to this example, while also being softer in hardness, making morganite a more durable option for everyday wear when properly set.

From a practical and connoisseur perspective, the present specimen from The Natural Gemstone Company is an excellent candidate for high quality bespoke jewellery designs where face up brightness and a soft romantic coloration are desired. The mixed brilliant cut plays to the gemological strengths of beryl, optimizing both scintillation and broad flash, and the excellent polish and eye clean clarity maximize optical performance. Heat treatment has been applied to enhance the peach hue, a standard practice for morganite that reduces greenish tones and stabilizes the warm pastel color, and the treatment is stable under typical wear conditions. With refractive indices in the range expected for beryl, around 1.577 to 1.583, and low birefringence, the stone presents a calm, crystalline window of color that sits comfortably against light metal settings such as rose gold or yellow gold to warm the hue, or platinum and white gold to emphasize the cooler, pinker facet flashes. For care, routine cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush will maintain brilliance, prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals and excessive ultrasonic or steam cleaning should be avoided, despite the stability of heat enhancement. This piece from The Natural Gemstone Company offers collectors and designers a technically refined example of Brazilian morganite, combining gemstone science and masterful cutting to yield a large scale cushion with refined peach tone, reliable clarity, and excellent overall craftsmanship.