Browse our exciting collections of exquisite handmade, natural stone jewelry, self mined Herkimer Diamonds, unique mineral specimens and collectible early U.S. Coins. We have something for everyone!

NEW (old) COINS!

Check out our recently updated coins - mostly Mercury Dimes, but there are a few other denominations as well.

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Herkimer Diamonds!

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Welcome to our store! Our goal is to share our passion for nature and history as you explore the site. From early U.S. coins to handcrafted jewelry to the incredible works of art that Mother Nature has created for us and hidden inside the earth in the form of Herkimer diamonds and other mineral specimens, you are sure to find something that speaks to you.

JUNE SPOTLIGHT

“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” — John Steinbeck

The Greens of June

The color at summer's doorstep is GREEN! The trees are bursting with new leaves, the lawns are begging for their first mow, and the gardens are awakening with tiny green shoots of new growth. Celebrate the greens of June with us.

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Minerals

Look for new Minerals coming soon! Meanwhile, check out our sale items. If you are looking for something special, email your request. We have many specimens to share and not everything is on the website.

More Minerals!

  • Herkimer Diamond Drusy Pocket

    Our Herkimer DIamonds are all self mined at Diamond Acres, Fonda, New York

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NEWS From the PIT

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  • It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

    It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

    It seems our mining season has come to an end—boo hiss! While we did enjoy a longer season with above-average temperatures throughout most of November, it's always sad to pack...

    It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

    It seems our mining season has come to an end—boo hiss! While we did enjoy a longer season with above-average temperatures throughout most of November, it's always sad to pack...

  • Thanksgiving 2024

    Thanksgiving 2024

    We are grateful for the life we get to lead, the opportunities for growth, but also the opportunities to rest where we are at this moment. We were blessed this...

    Thanksgiving 2024

    We are grateful for the life we get to lead, the opportunities for growth, but also the opportunities to rest where we are at this moment. We were blessed this...

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These Herkimer Diamonds are exceptional in every way ! I have ordered several times and have never been disappointed... Lightning fast shipping...Thank you

Carol C. December 2024

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