Morganite price: what morganite is worth per carat
Morganite is the peachy-pink to rose member of the beryl family. Its value is driven by the strength of its pink, which is usually gentle, so saturation and size matter most.
What drives morganite price
Morganite is pink-to-peach beryl (related to emerald and aquamarine). Because its colour is naturally soft, the strongest, purest pinks are the most valuable. Much rough is pale or orange-peach and is heated to a cleaner pink.
Colour & size
Saturation is subtle in morganite, so depth of colour is prized. Pink deepens in larger stones, which is why bigger morganite often shows better colour and commands higher per-carat prices — small stones can look almost colourless.
Clarity
Morganite is a Type I stone and typically forms clean, so fine material should be eye-clean; visible inclusions reduce value.
Treatment
Routine gentle heating removes orange/yellow tints to yield a purer pink. This is stable and widely accepted.
Morganite price — frequently asked questions
Why is morganite relatively affordable?
Morganite is more available than the rarest coloured stones and its colour is naturally gentle, so per-carat prices are generally moderate — though fine, deeply coloured large stones are more valuable.
Is morganite heated?
Most morganite is gently heated to remove yellow or orange tints and produce a cleaner pink. The treatment is stable and accepted.
Why do larger morganites look pinker?
Colour saturation builds with depth, so larger stones show stronger pink. Small morganite can appear pale, which is why size and colour are linked in pricing.
How much is morganite per carat?
Prices are moderate and rise with the strength of the pink and the size of the stone. Use the calculator for a tailored range.
Indicative trade information from the Gem Index universal pricing engine — not a formal appraisal or laboratory certificate. Wholesale, USD. Species, treatment and origin should be confirmed by an accredited gem laboratory before sale. See our full disclaimer and methodology.