Turquoise (ex Marvin Rockey estate)

Item Description

Turquoise from the southwestern United States is regarded as some of the most attractive and richly colored material out there. Stones from celebrated in Arizona have dwindled over the years, and this particular gem dates back nearly 50 years. Here we have a beautiful rich blue colored Turquoise gem with an "Oval Cabochon" cut the famous locality at Castle Dome, Arizona which has been known to produce fine quality Turquoise. This stone is a very nice example of the material featuring good saturation of color, with that typical "speckled" appearance we've seen in these gems over the years. The most important aspect of this gem is that there is a complete absence of cracks or crazing on the surface. Great quality and size, and it would make a fine addition to any collection or, as the center stone in a piece of jewelry. 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.