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Champ’s sister is engaged! After ten or so years dating, Champ’s sister is finally planning a wedding! I couldn’t be happier for her, and she’s really found a man who understands what it takes to make a relationship work. I love engagements because it makes me think of how much I love Champ, and how excited I am to marry him! So when I first met Champ’s family, I could see immediately that this sister was a girl after my own heart- she loves the girly girl life but isn’t afraid to get dirty when necessary.
A few months ago when I still lived in Back Bay, Boston (miss it so much!) we were walking in the Prudential Mall and as I always do, I stopped in the jewelry store to get my ring cleaned. We came across the most beautiful pink stone I had ever seen and Champ’s sister was hooked.
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The pink mystery stone is morganite. Morganite actually comes from a group of stones called beryls. Beryls (or more specifically beryllium aluminum silicates) are rich in minerals, and morganite was actually originally known as “pink beryl” until 1911 when it became known as morganite. Today, this gemstone mainly comes from deposits in Brazil, Madagascar, Afghanistan and California. (source)
So although the color and clarity of Morganite are both gorgeous, Champ’s sister was a little wary of an engagement ring that may not hold up like a diamond, so we did some research. As it turns out, Morganite has a hardness rating of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale (for comparison, a diamond is rated 10) and qualifies as an “excellent wearing stone.”
Morganite can actually come in many different shades of pink, and we found that it really looks nice with a gold setting, and of course a few diamonds for extra bling. Here were some of the photos Champ’s sister used as inspiration for her custom made engagement ring.
This setting is a bit more chunky, but really shows how a gold prong can accent the pink tone of Morganite.
And only because I LOVE the pear shape, this ring is a morganite center stone with a white gold setting:
And here’s my FSIL’s ring. Isn’t it pretty?
Extra bling and set in gold… love it.
After seeing the results of her ring, I’m floored and I’m loving the Morganite!
Have you considered an engagement ring without the traditional diamond center stone?
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Her ring is beautiful! My favorite is the first example - that stone is really set off by rose gold!
My engagement ring is a sapphire surrounded by diamonds - much more me than a plain ol’ diamond!
Gorgeous! I love non-tradition looking rings like this.
Gorgeous!!! I think that first one is by vera wang!
@abby: Of course it is… that must be why I love it so much:)
The pink and gold are stunning together. So girly and pretty!
I’ve got a Moissy (moissanite) e-ring. I fell in love with the sparkle and when we learned more about the stone’s history (meteorite) and how its made today (lab created) it was perfect for us.
we met in a chemistry lab, and my FI is a chemist so having something that put together science and technology was the perfect choice for our union. aside from diamond, there is no harder gem. 
the first one is vera wang
Wow! It is beautiful!!!
my engagement ring is a sapphire and diamond band ring. no central stone at all: there are 5 of each.
My ring is a citrine ring - in the same setting as your second picture. it’s a rina limor, and is FI’s birthstone. I wanted something different and fell in love with it.
have to say, i have a “rings” image folder. and in it is a picture of that pear set ring with the title “pear oh my perfect ring”. i know what i have my hopes up for now!
Yep, purple sapphire here! Love the morganite - it would look wonderful with pink gold, too.
Good call on the durability; what a smart girl! I had my heart set on an opal engagement ring. Fortunately a jewelry set explained that it wouldn’t be durable enough
Mine is tanzanite (deep blue) with three tiny diamonds on either side. Apparently tanzanite is going to run out in the next decade or so (unless that is a sales trick everyone pulls, haha!) so I love the idea of having something unique and irreplaceable. Let’s hope nothing happens to it, though!
Aww, the side stones are too big! You wouldn’t believe how classy the micro pave looks!
Good job Champ sister’s fiance!
I have a blue topaz ring. I am not in to diamonds and wanted something with a bit of color. We looked at several different types of stones but I loved the setting and the vibrancy of the topaz in my ring. Plus you get a lot more bling for your buck with a preceious stone other than diamond.
You know what? I never really thought about it. But if I could go back and do it all again, I think I might ask for a sapphire.
I have a ruby ring flanked by two smaller diamonds…then I have smaller diamond on the band of the ring. My FH designed it himself. I love the fact that it’s not a diamond!
Thank you for featuring Greenwich Jewelers’ handmade 18K rose gold and platinum micropave Morganite ring in your story (it’s the second sparkler on the page).
Colored gemstone engagement rings are the ultimate expression of personal style and this Morganite beauty is truly one of a kind. Your FSIL’s ring is absolutely stunning and so much more special because they had a hand in it’s creation; that is the beauty of custom jewelry design.
Great job on your Morganite background, it’s always nice to see lesser known gemstones get their due! For more information on the ring in the picture please “visit” it on our website http://www.GreenwichJewelers.com.
Thanks Miss Champagne
THAT”S MY RING ! ! !
The top ring, which is a Vera Wang candy ring, is my ring and I love it. The only difference is my ring is a platnium setting with an aquamarine stone. The funny thing about a colored stone is the 50/50 rule. 50% of people who see it love and the other half pretend to. I don’t care about them - - - I love it!
Blue sapphire for me and I love it!
[...] Champ: Truly one of a kind. She’s a wonderful friend, confidant, and girly girl. You’ve seen her pink morganite engagement ring, and you’ll probably be witness to a few of her wedding details if she’ll allow me to [...]
I just found my ring in a jewelry store and it is a morganite ring- I never thought that I would want anything besides a diamond but I am absolutely in love with this pink gem!!!!! AND way more economical than a diamond for a young couple 
I’m a bit late to the party but I love it! i think it’s so warm and romantic.
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Miss Champagne, DC/Vail/Colorado
Age and Occupation: 26, Eye Doctor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Attorney
Engagement Date: March 13, 2006
Wedding Date: February 2009
Blogging Since: July 30, 2008
Venue: Small church ceremony with mountain-view log cabin reception
About Me: I'm a small town mountain girl with a city heart. Found my way to the east coast, and Mr. Champagne kept me here so we're planning a wedding from afar in my hometown Vail, Colorado. I'm secretly obsessed with reality TV, Wii games where I can shoot a gun, country music, and Caesar: Dog Whisperer. I also spend time pretending to golf, backseat driving, having one way conversations with our MinPin Maxwell, loving champagne, and wedding perfecting… I mean, planning. I use way too many repeated symbols and letters when I write, and I'll love Mr. Champagne endlessly…
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