Indicolite Tourmaline

Item Description

A large number of gemstone collectors and dealers are big fans of Tourmaline, and for obvious reasons. These beautiful stones are some of the most vivid and colorful stones out there. Of all the colors of Tourmaline in the world, blue is one of the most popular on the market. Here we have a very attractive stone with a beautiful rich "Indicolite" blue color and a "Modified Octagon" cut. The stone is very slightly included, which is perfectly acceptable for Tourmalines because they are classified as a "Type 3" gem which means that the large majority of them are included and these inclusions are accepted by collectors and dealers, so eye clean stones are a real treat to find. A great Indicolite Tourmaline gem that would look great in a piece of jewelry, or alone in a gem box on display. Priced at $857.50 retail. This stone 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.