Stopped by in August. Al and Alberta were extremely helpful and patient in showing my family how to look for diamonds.
I highly recommend the class. At the time, it was $20/adult and kids were free. Al took the time to demonstrate the technique on how to process the gravel in search of the elusive Arkansas diamond.
With the class fee, mining equipment was provided during our time at the mine.
The shop is filled with rocks and minerals from around Arkansas. I can't say enough good things about the operation.
As diamond mining newbies, we felt confident and well equipped to start our search. Thank you for an outstanding experience. We will make a stop into the shop for our...
Read moreOwner was very informative and patient with us while we looked. Loved getting to hear where some of their larger peices were found. It started sprinkling while my daughter, neice, and I were browsing the tables outside. Owner brought me a ziplock bag for my phone so it would not get wet (I didn't even ask. She was so observant and helpful.). Amazing varieties of raw, cut, even polished specimens. Each identified and on display. I will definitely be back when we return...
Read moreThe lady there (sorry didn't catch her name) was very informative with information. My kids loved looking at all the gems and stones, they even bought some of them. I would suggest renting items from them before going into the diamond park they are more reasonably priced. We rented a wagon from them and saved a lot of money. Really did enjoy looking at all the crystals they have, we even got information about the crystal mines outside of Story and...
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