Rose Quartz

Item Description

A classic Brazilian Rose Quartz gem that dates back a few decades. Rose Quartz has such a distinctive appearance, and even though it's been around for quite a while, it remains quite popular with collectors and gem enthusiasts because there aren't many pink stones out there. Typically, Rose Quartz has a bit of a "hazy" appearance, but this stone is notably gemmy, and I would say it's "eye clean" in terms of clarity. The stone has a standard "Rectangle" cut, and would look fantastic in a pendant. 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.