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The only active diamond mine in the country is the Crater of Diamonds Mine near Murfreesboro, Pike County, Arkansas. There, recreational prospectors have been finding up to a few hundred carats of diamonds per year since the early 1970s. Most of the stones are white, yellow, or brown in color, but a wide range of diamond colors has been found at the mine. See photo at the top of this page.
Top Spots For Gem Hunting In The US by Donald Clark, CSM IMG When you think of mining for the âbig fourâ gemstones â diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald â itâs easy to imagine places like India, South Africa, and Colombia. However, there are plenty of gem hunting spots in the United States where you can find these and many other stones. Most of these sites are not on the same scale economically as mines in other countries, but they make exciting gemology-themed vacation destinations for the lone prospector and the whole family alike.