Pear Morganite Ring, 1.22ct, in Platinum Estate Mounting with Tapered Baguette Diamonds

There is a particular satisfaction in a stone finding the right home. This ring pairs a newly sourced 1.22 carat pear-shaped morganite with a platinum estate mounting acquired separately by Petra Star — its tapered baguette shoulders original to the setting, its center now given over entirely to the morganite's soft color.

The stone itself is a study in restraint. Cut as a pear and measuring 9.28 x 6.06 x 4.29 mm, this morganite carries the pale pink-to-peach hue the gem is prized for, with no reported treatments — the color and clarity are entirely natural to the stone as mined. Morganite belongs to the beryl family alongside emerald and aquamarine, and its pale palette comes from trace manganese rather than the more familiar chromium or iron that color its beryl relatives. It was first identified in Madagascar in 1910 and named for the American financier and gem collector J.P. Morgan; this particular stone was sourced from Nigeria, one of the more significant modern sources for fine-quality material.

The mounting is platinum, built low and architectural, with a pair of long tapered baguette diamonds flanking the center stone on each shoulder [TK: total baguette diamond weight, color, and clarity]. The proportions are classic Deco-lineage — a style built for a pear or marquise centerpiece, and one that reads as considered rather than assembled. [TK: estimated period/era of mounting], [TK: mounting hallmark, if present]. The shank measures a slim, comfortable profile at 6.8 x 2.7 x 1.9 mm, currently sized at 6.25.

At a metaphysical level, morganite is often associated with compassion and emotional openness — a stone people reach for when they want a center gem that reads as gentle rather than declarative. Paired with the architecture of an estate baguette mounting, the effect is a ring that feels both quietly romantic and structurally serious.

Care
Morganite is relatively easy to care for. It can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid exposing it to harsh chemicals or extreme temperatures.

Metal: Platinum
Markings: 10% IRID PLAT
Finger Size: 6.25 (inquire about sizing)
Weight: 3.9 Grams
Period: circa 1920-1940

Gemstones: 
Earth Mined Morganite
Cut: Pear Shape
Weight: 1.22 cts exact
Color: Pink
Clarity: Eye Clean
Treatments: none
Origin: Nigeria
Measurements: 9.28 x 6.06 x 4.29 mm

Side Diamonds: 
Earth Mined Diamonds
Cut: Tapered Baguettes
Weight: 2 = 0.38 cts estimated weight 
Color:  H/I
Clarity: VS1/2
Weight: 1.22 cts

This piece was designed and assembled by Dimitria of Petra Star — a jewelry designer and industry veteran with over 30 years of experience across the finest jewelry houses of the San Francisco Bay Area, trained by nationally recognized industry experts, and a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. At Petra Star, located in the heart of historic downtown Mystic, Connecticut, every reimagined piece is built with the same standard applied to inventory sourcing: authentic materials, sound construction, and a story worth telling.