Jewelry IdentifierPink Gemstones
Pink sapphire, morganite, and pink tourmaline are the top pink gemstones, with rose quartz as the everyday option.
Pink is usually a lighter shade of a red-causing element (chromium or manganese). Here's how to identify a pink stone by hardness and value.
| Pink gemstone | Hardness (Mohs) | What it is / how to spot it | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink sapphire | 9 | Hard, brilliant pink corundum; the premium pink gem. | High |
| Morganite | 7.5–8 | Peachy-pink beryl (aquamarine's cousin), clean and durable. | Mid |
| Pink tourmaline | 7–7.5 | Ranges from pale pink to hot magenta. | Mid |
| Kunzite | 6–7 | Lilac-pink spodumene; large, clean stones are common but color can fade. | Low–Mid |
| Pink spinel | 8 | Bright natural pink; hard and increasingly collected. | Mid |
| Rose quartz | 7 | Milky, translucent soft-pink quartz; abundant and cheap. | Low |
| Rhodonite | 5.5–6.5 | Opaque rose-pink with black manganese veining. | Low |
| Rhodochrosite | 3.5–4 | Banded raspberry-and-white; soft, used for cabochons. | Low–Mid |
| Pink topaz | 8 | Rare natural pink topaz (much is treated); hard and brilliant. | Mid |
How to identify your pink stone
Color alone won't confirm a gemstone — several pink stones look alike but differ in hardness, weight, and value. The fastest way to know what you have is to photograph it and run it through the free Gemstone Identifier, then confirm whether it's natural or a simulant with the Is It Real? tool. For what the piece is worth, get a free jewelry appraisal.
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