This Arkansas Diamond Mine From 1940 Is Reopened to the Public (Tourist-Friendly Now)

This Arkansas Diamond Mine From 1940 Is Reopened to the Public (Tourist-Friendly Now) You're looking at a map the diamond industry spent decades hoping you'd never see. Right now, in southwestern Arkansas, there is an active diamond field sitting on top of one of the eight largest volcanic diamond craters on this entire planet — and it's open to the public. No corporate gates. No mining license. No royalty payments to anyone. Just a $15 admission fee, a shovel, and finders keepers, protected by Arkansas state law since 1952. The De Beers Group controls roughly 30% of the global rough diamond supply. They have zero presence here, zero influence here, and zero ability to stop you from walking out of this field with a genuine diamond in your pocket. Over 35,000 diamonds have been registered by regular visitors since 1972. The field produces roughly two diamonds every single day. And the overwhelming majority of people who found them had never held a raw diamond in their life before that moment. Just hit subscribe.Every single subscriber motivates us to keep creating more content like this. In the next 30 minutes I'm going to show you exactly where this field is, why it exists here geologically, what raw diamonds actually look like in the dirt, and the six strategies that separate the visitors who find something from the visitors who go home empty-handed. But first — here's the mistake that costs most first-time visitors their best shot at a real find before they even pick up a shovel. In this Gemology Journey, you’ll explore Earth’s treasures through gem hunting and rockhounding secrets that professional gem hunters use to find gemstones like rubies, diamonds, emeralds, and other precious stones. We’ll cover how to recognize natural gemstone properties, test them with simple tools, and even understand their links to healing crystals and mineral exploration. Whether you’re into treasure hunting, gold panning, or just love the adventure of discovering gemstones in rivers and mountains, these overlooked methods will guide you toward finding hidden gems that most people miss. #arkansas #diamond #mines #findingdiamond #preciousstones #diamondprospecting #healingcrystals #earthscience #diamonds #biodiversity #gemstone #arkansasstate #river #diamondstates #diamondring Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:34 Six Things to Know Before You Dig 01:40 The Volcanic Science That Makes Arkansas a Diamond State 03:58 The History — From Wartime Mine to Public Diamond Field 05:58 The Record Finds — What This Field Has Actually Produced 08:11 The Six Location Strategies That Directly Increase Your Odds 11:31 What Else You'll Find — The Supporting Cast of Minerals 12:50 The Access and Cost Reality 14:14 Lucky Visitor Files — Real People Who Found Diamonds 14:42 Kevin Kinard Story 16:33 Julien Navas Story 17:57 Aspen Brown Story 19:00 Micherre Fox Story 19:33 Jack Pearadin & Michael Schumacher Story Park Insider’s Cheat Sheet The Plowing Schedule March Is the Secret Peak Month Diamond Discovery Center Walk-Through Informational Panels at Wash Stations Email Identification Service Always Have Everything Checked What Happens After You Find One Step One — Bring Everything to the Discovery Center Step Two — Staff Examination Step Three — Certification Step Four — Photography and Hall of Fame Step Five — After You Leave the Park Outro