Question about cut of beryls

[cameeelia]

I have noticed most morganite stones are glassy looking with their specific cuts, yet I have seen emeralds cut similar to how a round brilliant diamond would look. Since they're in the same family can morganite be cut similar to a modern cushion diamond, or do they only look nice cut the way most are? I prefer the cuts most diamonds have opposed to a more glass like effect.

 

[davi_el_mejor]

Yes they can.

Rick Dery has a few non-step-cut morganites http://www.spectralgems.net/A-beryl.html

Dana has one as well http://mastercutgems.com/index.php?page=viewgem&id=6106

Hop on over the colored stone forum for a lists of trusted/respected lapidaries or to even pose the question there. The people there are great at finding stones for people

 

[cameeelia]

Thanks so much! I will post over on the colored gems forum!