Understanding This Piece
About Morganite
Morganite is the pink-to-peach variety of beryl — the same family as emerald and aquamarine — colored by trace manganese. It pairs especially beautifully with rose gold and has become one of the most popular alternatives to diamond for engagement-ring center stones over the last decade. Morganite scores 7.5–8 on Mohs (durable for daily wear) and is widely available in larger sizes at substantially lower prices than diamond, making it ideal for buyers who prioritize visual size and warm color.
About 14K Rose Gold
14K rose gold gets its romantic pink hue from a copper-rich alloy — typically around 25% copper combined with silver. The color is warm, slightly less intense than 10K rose, and ages beautifully without tarnishing or requiring rhodium replating. Rose gold has been a defining engagement-ring trend of the last decade, pairing especially well with morganites, peach sapphires, and oval and cushion-cut diamonds. It flatters most skin tones and reads as both vintage and modern.
About the Solitaire Setting
The solitaire is the most enduring engagement-ring silhouette — a single center diamond held by 4 or 6 prongs on a clean band, with no side stones to compete for attention. The classic six-prong 'Tiffany Setting' was introduced in 1886 and remains the reference design for solitaires today. A solitaire puts 100% of the visual focus on the center stone's cut, color, and clarity, which makes diamond quality particularly important. Solitaires pair cleanly with any wedding band style and are the most resizing-friendly setting category.