Dig your own gems

[JoAnne]

I have been watching the new show on the Travel channel about finding lost treasure. My question is - is there some place where I can go to find a directory of places to mine my own gems? I did a google search and came up with a few. Has anyone here dug their own? Are they as easy to find as the TV show makes them out to be? Would be interested in hearing any stories or suggestions that you guys and gals might have. Also any places you might suggest where I could go to do this. Thanks in advance. JoAnne

[PAPPY]

JoAnne, I sent you a PM concerning Digging Gems in your area...PAPPY

[Dull Knife]

Originally Posted by JoAnne

I have been watching the new show on the Travel channel about finding lost treasure. My question is - is there some place where I can go to find a directory of places to mine my own gems? I did a google search and came up with a few. Has anyone here dug their own? Are they as easy to find as the TV show makes them out to be? Would be interested in hearing any stories or suggestions that you guys and gals might have. Also any places you might suggest where I could go to do this. Thanks in advance. JoAnne

search engine, and a whole bunch of sites came up, one was the Discovery Channel. Do a search for 'Dig Your Own Gems' on this site, and print the 3 page article.

[JoAnne]

Thank you I will. I did print some stuff off the Travel Channel regarding mining gems. I appreciate all the information you guys have given me. Thanks JoAnne

[rip]

Hi Joanne,Herkimer diamonds can be found in Herkimer NY If your looking for something close but North Carolina is good for Saphires,rubys and emeralds or Arkansaw for diamonds.I've been to North Carolina and found tons of cool stuff including a bunch of saphires

[JoAnne]

That is so cool RIP. I have been to the Herkimer Diamond Mines but only in the gift shop. Arrived late in the day - too late to dig. So tell me - should I quit my job and go gem hunting?

[rip]

Originally Posted by JoAnne

That is so cool RIP. I have been to the Herkimer Diamond Mines but only in the gift shop. Arrived late in the day - too late to dig. So tell me - should I quit my job and go gem hunting?

Sure why not ! Just dont forget to bring your detector as you will probably need all the extra funds you can get ! I know a guy that owns a mine in Herkimer and mines them on weekends. I sold some small ones last year on Ebay and got $5-$10 each.

[JoAnne]

I am definitely going to have to give Herkimer Diamonds a try but this time I will have to get there earlier. Don't think I should quit my day job yet but retirement is looking better and better all the time. Maybe I could retire and mine? Now there is a thought.

[Joe(TX)]

JoANNE, There is Diamond Crater State Park in Arkansas for a fee you can hunt and sift for diamonds and anything that you find is yours to KEEP!!! .......NOW THINKING ABOUT IT.............. MAYBE I"ll GO......JOE

[JoAnne]

Thanks for the Info Joe. I am seriously considering retiring and traveling around looking for gems. Might as well put my time to good use instead of sitting in front of the TV. Am keeping all the info I find in a large notebook for future use. I will add your info to it also. Thanks again.