Citrine (ex Marvin Rockey estate)

Item Description

A classic Brazilian Citrine gem with a rich golden-orange hue. This could be considered what some might label as "Madeira Citrine", as it has a darker hue than most other Citrine gems. Please note that this stone most likely started out as Amethyst and was heated to create the warm hue. This is a perfectly safe and accepted practice in the gem world, as long as the buyer is aware they are purchasing a heated stone. The gem has a "Modified Round" cut and virtually eye-clean clarity. This stone, as with others we will be presenting here, is from the estate of former Phoenix area dealer Marvin Rockey. Rockey's Gems was a significant business in the early days of Arizona lapidary material, and he was a prominent dealer and buyer in the Arizona area of local lapidary and carving material from throughout the state, along with material from Mexican localities. This stone was kept back from the retail stock for its quality and beauty, in a tray of special gems, and was found in his estate (sold to us only recently). Today, these are not only rarely seen but of a highly desirable old quality, and sought after by collectors and gem / jewelry enthusiasts alike.