Peridot (rare locality gem)

Item Description

A beautiful little Peridot gem from the famous San Carlos Indian Reservation in Arizona. It should be noted that a good amount of some of the finest and most well-known gem quality Peridot stones came from this locality going back several decades. Peridot has been known for centuries, and while it is not really considered a rare gemstone, it should be noted that fine gem grade material is really only found in a few places around the world. Keep in mind that the majority of the world's supply of gem quality Peridot (especially before anything came out of Pakistan) came from this locality. These wonderful and highly sought after stones are well known for their vibrant green color and great clarity. The stone has a beautiful light green hue, with nearly eye-clean clarity and a standard "Pear" cut. 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.
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 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.