Rutile included Quartz

Item Description

I think most gem and/or mineral collectors are probably quite familiar with this material. These stones (and specimens) have been around for many years, but we've noticed that they have sky-rocketed in popularity (and price) recently. There are some European gem and jewelry dealers who are selling this material for $100 per carat, and it is flying off the shelves. It seems to have found a niche in the European and Japanese markets, and buyers and dealers alike are scooping these gems up as fast as they can find them. I honestly have always liked these gems, but now they are becoming more difficult for me to purchase. This stone is essentially a colorless "Round" cut Quartz stone which features beautiful golden Rutile needle inclusions. With the high prices being paid for these gems, they will more than likely always stay at a high value from now on, so do not miss your chance to scoop up this top notch stone for a good price.
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.