The Hunt for Black Opals in Virgin Valley, Nevada: Royal Peacock Opal Mines
Millions of years ago, Virgin Valley (located in the northwest corner of Humboldt County, Nevada) was covered by lakes and forests. However, after numerous volcanic eruptions, the forests were buried under hundreds of feet of ash. Under the tons of rock and ash, common silica was transformed into Fire Opal.
Now the area is a high, arid desert, cut by rugged mountain ranges; and the opals are beautiful. They weren’t discovered until the 1800s, and serious Virgin Valley prospecting began in 1905. While there are several commercial mining operations and more than 200 private claims in the area which are producing Black Opals and Fire Opals, the Royal Peacock Opal Mines allows the public to dig for opals. All you find are yours to keep!
This is the only place in the world where jet black opals with color are found.
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I Pay Top Dollar for Gold, Jewelry, Diamonds, Coins, and More
If you want cash fast, gather up the treasures in your house that you no longer want and call me. I pay top dollar, guaranteed! I buy gold. I buy world class jewelry, diamonds, and other gemstones.
My name is Sam Walker, but I’m known as Gemologist Sam. I’ve been a Master Jeweler since 1978 and am GIA (Gemological Institute of America) certified.
While I specialize in buying gold and world class jewelry, I also pay cash for regular jewelry, silver, watches, class rings, scrap gold, platinum, diamonds, gems, rare paper currency, coins, and almost anything historical.
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Prospecting for Diamonds in Arkansas
If you want to dig for diamonds, head for the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, the only diamond-producing site in the world where the public can search for diamonds. It is located two miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Arkansas Highway 301.
For only $7 per day (age 6-12, $4; under 6, free), you can explore the 37-acre plowed field which is the eroded surface of an ancient, gem-bearing volcanic pipe. It is plowed periodically to turn the soil to bring more diamonds to the surface.
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