How to Dig For Diamonds & Semi-Precious Stones in the US

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, is a very unique state park. Located on over 37 acres of field, this is the only diamond deposit site in the world where guests are invited to dig for diamonds and other precious stones and are allowed to keep their treasures. The Strawn-Wagner Diamond, the most flawless gem the American Gem Society has ever certified, was found in 1990 at the park. And the Uncle Sam Diamond was discovered by W.O. Basham in 1924--the diamond weighed in at over 40 carats. If you've decided that you'd like to take a shot at finding your own diamond or precious gem, you'll need just a few things to begin a potential successful dig.