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    Gem Collecting

    Find and identify gemstones across Colorado and Arizona. Pay-to-dig sites, field identification tips, and the best locations for amazonite, aquamarine, and more.

    The Moffat County "Diamond Fields" Hoax
    Gem Collecting

    The Moffat County "Diamond Fields" Hoax

    Moffat County in Colorado's northwest corner is home to one of gem collecting's most notorious gemstone mining frauds.

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    Gem Collecting in Colorado: Top Pay-to-Dig Sites
    Gem Collecting

    Gem Collecting in Colorado: Top Pay-to-Dig Sites

    From amazonite to aquamarine—where to find Colorado's best gems and what to expect when you visit.

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    Field Identification: Recognizing Gemstones in the Rough
    Gem Collecting

    Field Identification: Recognizing Gemstones in the Rough

    Learn to spot valuable stones before you leave them behind.

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