Emerald Village

Gem Hunting

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September 18th 2012
July 5, 2010 Hiddenite Gems was the first stop of our three mining experiences we had in North Carolina with my brother Bruce and his wife Mary. Hiddenite Gems is north of Interstate 40 near Statesville. Although I'm sure people find this place on their own, we were lucky in that Bruce & Mary had been here before. Let me just say in advance that you'r ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more