Rubellite Tourmaline

Item Description

Tourmalines are adored for the vast number of colors in which they are found. Some of the most popular and valuable Tourmalines are the rich Rubellites found in among other places, Brazil. Here we have a beautiful Rubellite with a strong saturated reddish-pink color, and a "Round" cut. The stone is eye-clean which is classified as a Type-3 gemstone, meaning that inclusions are almost always present, and accepted by dealers and collectors. A really attractive and special gem that would make for a great piece of jewelry or a nice little addition to your gem collection.
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.