Ruby

Item Description

Rubies are some of the most well-known gems in the world. They have been given the nickname "King of Gems" for the fact that on a per carat basis, they are some of the most expensive stones in the world. Fine quality Rubies are quite rare on the market, most of them are fairly included and even opaque, so only a very small percentage of the material found is actually transparent. This stone is a beautifully littler "sparkler" with fiery pink-red color, and excellent clarity (maybe only very very slightly included) with a traditional "Round Brilliant" cut. The stone was imported decades ago, so it predates any kind of embargo. A wonderful example of this classic material from the premier locality in the world for gem Rubies.
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.