Goodletite – New Zealand Ruby Rock Hand Carved Pendant 0051

One of Earth's Rarest Gemstones — Found Only in New Zealand

Goodletite, famously known as New Zealand Ruby Rock, is an exceptionally rare gemstone found exclusively in the Hokitika region of New Zealand's South Island. 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.

A Gemstone Unlike Any Other

Goodletite is a stunning natural fusion of:

• Vibrant green Fuchsite — a chromium-rich variety of muscovite mica, shimmering with an emerald brilliance
• Ruby and Sapphire crystals (corundum) — deep pink-to-red inclusions that create a breath taking contrast against the green matrix
• Dark Tourmaline needles — adding depth and drama to an already spectacular stone

The sharp visual contrast between the glittering green mica and the deep pink rubies creates an aesthetic unlike any other gemstone in the world.

A Piece of New Zealand's Natural Heritage

Identified in the late 1800s and named after William Goodlet, 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 holy grail of New Zealand gem hunting.

"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."
— Robert James, President, International School of Gemmology (ISG)

Why Collectors Prize Goodletite

• Statistically rarer than diamonds
• Found only in one place on Earth — Hokitika, New Zealand
• No known source rock — every piece is a glacial treasure
• A symbol of New Zealand's wild, rugged West Coast
• A high-value collector's item and piece of natural heritage

Own 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.

Note: This necklace contains no ruby but is a very translucent stone with a lovely green tone contains tourmaline needles.

Ref: 0051 (For my use)