The Ruby Violet Mine
Official website of the Ruby Violet Mine
Utah, USA
A Rare Opportunity
Some assets rarely change hands.
For more than half a century, the Ruby Violet Mine has remained closely held by the same Utah family.
Within its volcanic geology lies an extraordinary occurrence of Red Beryl, also known as Red Emerald, one of the world’s rarest gemstones, formed in gem quality under exceptionally uncommon geological conditions.
The property has a long history of exploration, mining, gem recovery and geological study.
Today, after decades in the family, its owners are quietly opening the door to conversations regarding its future.
History
1976
A Family Legacy Begins
Rex and Ted Harris acquired the mineral claims that would become the Ruby-Violet Mine, beginning a family legacy that has now spanned five decades.
1980s
An Extraordinary Discovery
The Harris family mined, cut and brought red beryl from the Ruby-Violet Mine to the international gemstone market. Exceptional stones commanded extraordinary prices, placing fine red beryl among the most valuable colored gemstones of its time.
What had been hidden within Utah’s volcanic geology was now reaching collectors and buyers around the world.
1990s
A Closer Look Underground
The significance of the deposit attracted serious outside interest. Extensive exploration and geological work were conducted on the property, including work by Kennecott
Exploration, generating technical information that remains part of the mine’s historical archive today.
2003
Documented by GIA
The Gemological Institute of America published an extensive examination of the red beryl deposit, documenting its geology, history, mining and gem production for the international gemological community.
2000s–Present
Preserved by the Family
Following years of mining and exploration, the property was closed to active mining and preserved. The mineral claims, historical technical information and generations of specialized knowledge remained with the Harris family.
Created under extraordinary circumstances.
Red beryl requires an exceptionally unusual combination of geological conditions to form.
Its vivid natural color, scarcity and highly localized occurrence have made fine red beryl one of the most elusive gemstones in the world.
The Ruby-Violet Mine became known for producing gem-quality material from this extraordinary geological occurrence in Utah.
Preserved for what comes next.
The Ruby-Violet Mine lies within the extraordinary volcanic geology of Utah’s Wah Wah Mountains.
Despite its decades-long history, mining activity touched only a small portion of the deposit near the surface. Geological exploration indicates that the mineralized system continues thousands of feet below, leaving the property remarkably preserved.
The opportunity encompasses the family’s mineral interests together with decades of geological research, exploration data, gemstone production history and specialized knowledge of the deposit.
After more than fifty years in the same family, its owners are now considering a private transfer of the asset.
Detailed geological, technical, ownership and historical information will be shared selectively with qualified parties through a confidential diligence process.
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