Recently, I spent the weekend at a mine in Herkimer County, New York digging for diamonds. That’s right — my family and I spent hours out in the hot sun banging on rocks in search of the ...

Some people make jewelry out of Herkimer Diamonds, others believe they hold metaphysical healing powers. Others get arrested over them. It was unclear this week why a total of 10 people risked ...

Top Finds in Crater of the Diamonds State Park Since 1972, here’s a list of the largest diamonds discovered. 40.23-carat Uncle Sam Diamond–largest diamond discovered in the U.S.

Herkimer diamonds a special find for those willing to dig Rick Brockway Outdoors Feb 13, 2024 Updated Mar 20, 2025 ...

After all, more than 35,000 diamonds have been found on these grounds since Crater of Diamonds State Park opened in 1972—and ours could be anywhere in these 37 plowed acres. So, we dig.