The gemstone is Andersons to keep or sell just like more than 400 other diamonds hes found there.
Where Can You Go Gem Hunting?
Hunt for gems and minerals for free on some public lands.
A young boy and his father dig for diamonds in the 37.5 acre plowed field at Crater of Diamonds State Park, which was a mining site before it became a state park in 1972. AP Photo
For example, you’re free to collect fire agates and other gemstones inBLM rock hound areasin Arizona.
However, youre limited to collecting for personal use, and are not supposed to sell your finds.
Last year, 12-year-oldMichael Detlaff found a 5.16-carat diamondworth an estimated $12,000 to $15,000.
Park officials say visitors find about two diamonds each day.
You then search through the gravel and keep what you find.
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For $5, you get a bucket of ore and use of the sluice.
Looking for more options?
RockTumbler.com has alist of fee mining sites in the United States and Canada.
As mentioned, many public lands only allow you to collect gems in reasonable amounts for personal use.
Steve Gillman is the author of 101 Weird Ways to Make Money and creator of EveryWayToMakeMoney.com.
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