{"product_id":"goodletite-new-zealand-ruby-rock-hand-carved-pendant-with-925-sterling-silver-clasp-ref-0069-copy-5","title":"Goodletite – New Zealand Ruby Rock Hand Carved Pendant with .925 Sterling Silver Clasp Ref: 0070","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne of Earth's Rarest Gemstones — Found Only in New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoodletite, famously known as \u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand Ruby Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an exceptionally rare gemstone found exclusively in the \u003cstrong\u003eHokitika region of New Zealand's South Island\u003c\/strong\u003e. Statistically rarer than diamonds, this extraordinary stone has never been found in its original \"mother lode\" — every known specimen has been recovered as a boulder from glacial moraines or riverbeds, making each piece a true geological mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Gemstone Unlike Any Other\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoodletite is a stunning natural fusion of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant green Fuchsite\u003c\/strong\u003e — a chromium-rich variety of muscovite mica, shimmering with an emerald brilliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby and Sapphire crystals (corundum)\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep pink-to-red inclusions that create a breath taking contrast against the green matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Tourmaline needles\u003c\/strong\u003e — adding depth and drama to an already spectacular stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sharp visual contrast between the glittering green mica and the deep pink rubies creates an aesthetic unlike any other gemstone in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Piece of New Zealand's Natural Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified in the late 1800s and named after \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Goodlet\u003c\/strong\u003e, who first recognised the red stones within the rock as rubies, Goodletite has captivated gem hunters and collectors for over a century. Despite more than 100 years of searching, the \"Mother Lode\" — the original rock formation where Goodletite is born — has never been found. It remains the \u003cem\u003eholy grail\u003c\/em\u003e of New Zealand gem hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Goodletite is arguably one of the rarest ornamental stones on the planet. Its limited occurrence in the glacial moraines of Hokitika makes it a true 'collector's gemstone.' It may not be a faceted 5-carat ruby, but as a mineralogical specimen, its rarity far exceeds that of a standard diamond.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eRobert James, President, International School of Gemmology (ISG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collectors Prize Goodletite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatistically rarer than diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound only in one place on Earth — Hokitika, New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo known source rock — every piece is a glacial treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA symbol of New Zealand's wild, rugged West Coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA high-value collector's item and piece of natural heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of New Zealand's most mysterious and brilliantly coloured gemstone — a glacial treasure that took millions of years to form and may never be found again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this can be taken of the cord and replaced with a chain by the buyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 0070 (For my use)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48253445636288,"sku":"0070","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260503_113943.jpg?v=1777885503","url":"https:\/\/kiwi-collects.myshopify.com\/products\/goodletite-new-zealand-ruby-rock-hand-carved-pendant-with-925-sterling-silver-clasp-ref-0069-copy-5","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}