18.01 CT Oval Morganite Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold

This morganite cocktail ring is built around an 18.01 carat oval morganite in 18kt yellow gold, framed by two halos and shoulders set with fifty-eight round brilliant diamonds, 2.90 carats in total. It is a true statement ring: large, bright and full of detail from every angle. Everything below describes this exact piece, which you can see at our Boca Raton showroom.

The morganite cocktail ring at a glance

Here are the specifications of this morganite cocktail ring, as recorded for this piece.

The center stone is a faceted oval morganite of 18.01 carats, a soft pink with a cool, lilac tone and very good transparency. It is held in four claws, set lengthwise along the finger.

Around it are fifty-eight round brilliant diamonds, about 0.05 carats each and 2.90 carats in total, graded I color and SI1 clarity. Together with the morganite, the ring carries 20.91 carats of gemstones.

The metal is 18kt yellow gold, 13.2 grams according to our listing. The ring can be sized to fit.

In short, this is a large morganite ring made to be noticed, with far more diamond work around the center than most cocktail rings carry.

What morganite is

Morganite is the pink to peach variety of beryl, the same mineral family as emerald and aquamarine. Its color comes from small amounts of manganese in the crystal. The Gemological Institute of America explains that morganite ranges from pale pink through salmon and peach to violet-pink.

Morganite rates 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs hardness scale. That makes it durable enough for a ring worn with sensible care, and more resistant to everyday scratches than many other pink gems.

One of morganite's great strengths is clarity. Unlike its cousin emerald, morganite often forms large, clean crystals, so it can be cut into big faceted stones that are clear and bright all the way through. That is exactly what makes an oval morganite ring of this size possible.

Morganite is also relatively affordable for its size, which is why a large morganite ring can deliver a center of this scale at a fraction of what a pink sapphire or pink diamond of similar size would cost.

The color of this oval morganite ring

The center stone of this oval morganite ring is a clear pink with a cool, lavender tone, rather than the warmer peach that some morganites show. In daylight it reads as a soft pastel pink; under warm indoor light the pink deepens slightly.

That color works especially well against yellow gold. The warm metal frames the cool pink and makes it look brighter, while the diamonds add contrast and sparkle around it.

Morganite colors are often gently enhanced with heat to remove yellowish tones and bring out the pink, a stable and widely accepted practice. The written appraisal records what is known about this stone.

Because the stone is so large, color is visible across its whole face. Larger morganites show stronger color than small ones, which is one reason big stones are prized.

A morganite halo ring with two rows of diamonds

The setting is what turns this into a showpiece. The morganite is surrounded by two distinct rows of diamonds, making this a morganite halo ring in the fullest sense.

The inner row is a ring of diamonds each set in its own round collar of gold, finished with a fine milgrain edge. The collars are spaced like a string of beads around the oval, so each diamond reads individually and the row has an elegant, vintage feel.

The outer row is a broader band of bead-set diamonds that wraps around the edge of the head and down its sides, so the ring sparkles when seen from the side as well as from above.

Between the two rows, the gold dips slightly, which adds depth to the head and makes the morganite appear to float above its frame.

The diamonds: 2.90 carats, I color, SI1

The fifty-eight diamonds in this morganite and diamond ring total 2.90 carats. They are graded I color, near-colorless, and SI1 clarity, slightly included.

In yellow gold and next to a pink center, I color diamonds face up bright and white. Their inclusions are not visible to the eye when the ring is worn. Our guide to diamond color shows where I sits on the scale.

Nearly three carats of diamonds is a lot for a colored stone ring. It is what gives this morganite and diamond ring its brilliance and weight, and it balances the size of the center so the ring does not look top-heavy.

For more on how diamonds are graded, see our guide to the diamond 4Cs.

The gallery and shoulders

Turn the ring sideways and there is even more to see. Beneath the head, the gallery is pierced with scrolling openwork, curls of gold that let light into the stones from below and make the heavy head look lighter.

Each shoulder carries three more diamonds in round collars, stepping down from the head toward the band, so the sparkle continues along the finger.

The band itself is broad and substantial, as it needs to be to support a head of this size, and it is finished in polished 18kt yellow gold.

That level of finishing on the sides and underside is the mark of a well-made cocktail ring. It is meant to be seen from every angle, not just from the top.

Why a morganite cocktail ring

A cocktail ring is a large, bold ring worn to be noticed, traditionally on the right hand. The name dates from the 1920s, when fashionable women wore their most dramatic rings to parties.

A morganite cocktail ring is a particularly good version of the style. Morganite comes in large clean crystals, so you can have a genuinely big center; its soft pink is flattering and easy to wear with most colors; and its price means a large stone does not require a jewel-box budget.

This one is designed to be the one ring you wear. It suits evening wear and special occasions, but a pink this soft also works in the daytime with simple clothes.

Worn alone on the right hand, it becomes a signature piece.

It also layers well with simpler jewelry. A plain gold band on another finger, a pair of diamond studs and a fine chain are all it needs. Let the morganite cocktail ring carry the color, and keep everything else quiet and in the same warm yellow gold so the look stays cohesive rather than busy.

Morganite compared with other pink gemstones

If you are shopping for a large pink ring, morganite is one of several choices, and it helps to know how they differ.

Pink sapphire is harder, at 9 on the Mohs scale, and often more saturated, but large clean pink sapphires are rare and expensive. A pink sapphire of 18 carats would cost many times the price of this ring.

Pink tourmaline can be vivid, from bubblegum to hot pink, but it is often included and less durable in large sizes. Natural pink diamonds are among the rarest gems in the world, and even small ones sell for extraordinary sums.

Morganite sits in a sweet spot. It is clear, bright, reasonably hard, stable in light, and available in large sizes at a sensible price. For an oval morganite ring of this scale, that balance is exactly why morganite is the natural choice.

How to judge an oval morganite ring in person

Start with color. Look at the ring in daylight and under indoor light, and see which tone of pink appeals to you. Morganite shows its color best in larger stones, so a center of this size should look clearly pink rather than washed out.

Next, look into the stone. Morganite is usually very clean, so a good stone should look bright and transparent with no obvious cloudiness. Tilt the ring and watch for flashes of light across the facets.

Then check the cut. An oval should be symmetrical, with evenly rounded ends and no dark patch in the middle. A well-cut oval morganite ring returns light evenly across its whole face.

Finally, look at the setting from the side and underneath. On this ring you will see the collar-set diamonds, the openwork gallery and the diamond shoulders, which is where the quality of the workmanship shows.

A morganite cocktail ring as a gift

Pink has long been associated with love and warmth, and morganite is often linked with compassion and new beginnings. That makes a morganite cocktail ring a thoughtful gift for a milestone birthday, an anniversary or a personal achievement.

Because it is a statement piece rather than an engagement ring, sizing is less critical: it can be worn on whichever finger it fits best, and we can resize it after purchase.

If you are buying as a surprise, bring in a ring the recipient already wears on the right hand, and we can match the size.

Why 18kt yellow gold

18kt gold is 75 percent pure gold. It has a richer, deeper color than 14kt gold and a pleasing weight on the hand, and it never needs replating the way white gold does.

For a pink stone, yellow gold is a flattering choice. It warms the setting around the morganite and gives the whole ring a glowing, vintage-inspired look, while the white diamonds keep it crisp.

At 13.2 grams, the ring is substantial, which is right for a head this large: the weight keeps the ring stable on the finger and helps it sit upright.

How to wear a large morganite ring

A large morganite ring looks best with room around it. Wear it on the middle or ring finger of the right hand, with little else on that hand, and let it be the focus.

Because the head is high and wide, take it off for the gym, gardening, cleaning and anything that might knock it. Put it on after lotions and hairspray, which can dull the stone.

Store it on its own in a soft pouch or a lined box compartment so the diamonds cannot scratch other jewelry.

If you are unsure whether a ring this size suits you, try it on. Many people who expect a big cocktail ring to feel too large find it far more wearable in person than in a photograph.

Caring for your morganite and diamond ring

To clean it, soak the ring briefly in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, brush gently under the head and around the collars with a soft toothbrush, rinse and pat dry. Our jewelry care guide has more detail.

Avoid harsh chemicals and sudden temperature changes, and have a jeweler check the claws and bezels once or twice a year. We offer complimentary cleaning and inspection for jewelry bought from our store.

Seeing this morganite cocktail ring in Boca Raton

Pink stones change with the light, and a ring of this scale always looks different on the hand than in a photograph. You are welcome to try this morganite cocktail ring on at our Boca Raton showroom and look at the stone and diamonds under a loupe.

We are open Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 5:30, and Saturday, 10:30 to 4:30. Directions are on our Visit Us page.

David Stern Jewelers has served Boca Raton for over 40 years. David Stern is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, so detailed questions about the morganite and the diamonds can be answered on the spot.

Sizing, appraisal and insurance

This ring can be sized to fit. Because the shoulders are set with diamonds, we will look at the ring with you and confirm how far it can be sized before any work is done.

It includes a written jewelry appraisal by David Stern, which describes the morganite, the diamonds and the gold and gives a replacement value for insurance. For a piece of this value we recommend scheduling it on your insurance separately.

More colored gemstone rings

If you love a large colored center, see our cushion sapphire ring, our pear emerald ring or browse all our rings. The International Gem Society also has a thorough guide to morganite.

Questions about this morganite cocktail ring