Peridot (fine rare locality gem)

Item Description

This is a wonderful and highly sought after stone of the well-known Peridot gems from the famous San Carlos Reservation in Arizona. The San Carlos stones are by far the most famous and finest quality Peridot gems from any locality in North American, and quite possibly the Western Hemisphere. They are beloved for their vibrant green color and great clarity (only very very slight inclusions). Most of the stones you'll see from this locality are under 1 carat in weight, so this gem is notably larger than most you'll see on the market. The stone has a beautiful saturated yellow-green hue, with very slight inclusions, and a "Bufftop Round" cut.
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, including Bisbee, the Ray Mine, Miami mines, and the Peridot finds on Indian lands in the 1950s-1970s. This stone was kept back from the retail stock for its quality and beauty, in a tray of special material, 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.