Mogok, Myanmar

Ex. Marvin Rockey

Gems, 2.76 mm, 0.09 ct

Ruby is referred to as the "King of Gemstones", and world-class Ruby gemstones have been coming from Mogok, Myanmar for centuries. These beautiful stones are among the most storied and valuable gems in the world. They are beloved for the superior color and quality. This gem has an attractive red color with a slight pink overtone, and is certainly gem quality in clarity. It has a "Round" cut, and only very slight inclusions. It should be noted that this stone is 100% natural and NOT glass-filled or treated in any way, which is rare as the majority of Rubies on the market are treated or glass-filled, which is a technique used to improve the clarity of Rubies, and is an acceptable practice so long as the buyer is aware that they are buying a glass-filled stone. Buy this gem now because they will be disappearing from the market rapidly due to political upheaval and the effects of the pandemic in Myanmar. Mining has all but ceased, and the mineral market in Mogok is completely closed, so there is nothing coming out, and when mining resumes, the prices will almost certainly be higher than they were in the past.

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. Today, these are not only rarely seen but of a highly desirable old quality, and sought after by collectors and gem / jewelry enthusiasts alike.