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Hi, I was wondering what herkimer diamonds are? Thank you.

Jan 27th, 2013 at 10:32:09 AM PST by

Herkimer diamond is a generic name for a double-terminated quartz crystal discovered within exposed outcrops of dolostone in and around Herkimer County, New York and the Mohawk River Valley. Because the first discovery sites were in the village of Middleville and in the city of Little Falls, respectively, the crystal is also known as a Middleville diamond or a Little Falls diamond.[1]

Herkimer diamonds became largely recognized after workmen discovered them in large quantities while cutting into the Mohawk River Valley dolostone in the late 18th century. Geologists discovered exposed dolostone in Herkimer County and began mining there. The popularity of mining for double-terminated quartz in the Herkimer County outcroppings is what led to the name, Herkimer diamonds. Currently, Herkimer diamonds can be found in large quantity in at least Herkimer, Fulton, and Montgomery counties, and double-pointed quartz crystals have also been found in abundance in Tibet and Afghanistan, as well as in other countries.

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Jan 27th, 2013 at 11:59:57 AM PST by

guess i was confused as to why you would call them stones when they r not stones dear

Jan 28th, 2013 at 5:38:15 AM PST by

I am sorry, stones is a word widely used to describe things. even if they are not "REAL" diamonds, rubies, or any other. look at any jeweler catalog, cubic zirconia stones, glass ruby stones, glass sapphire stones etc. It clearly states glass, plastic, and herkimer diamonds, there is no miss leading in the description.

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Jan 28th, 2013 at 1:28:48 PM PST by

so none of the stones r stones

Jan 28th, 2013 at 4:19:56 AM PST by

stones as in REAL diamonds? no.... as stated in the listing they are cubic zirconias, glass gems/stones, herkimer diamonds, and a plastic gem.

Jan 28th, 2013 at 5:06:31 AM PST by

Eeee!! Herkimer diamonds! <3 I've been looking everywhere for these! Bidding with fingers crossed. I make silver jewelry, and use silver clay, the cz's are safe to kiln and torch fire! Fanned you, great collection!

Jan 28th, 2013 at 10:00:43 PM PST by

good luck!!! fanned :-) thank you, happy bidding

Jan 29th, 2013 at 4:16:15 AM PST by

Do you know if you have any Blood stones it is one of marches stones?

Jan 28th, 2013 at 11:01:40 PM PST by

I am sorry these are the only ones i have, :-(

Jan 29th, 2013 at 4:15:49 AM PST by

I think luvubear2 is still confused. Herkimer diamonds ARE real stones. I have one and I love it!!!
also, I love your auctions!!!!
watching this & several more!! :o)

Jan 29th, 2013 at 10:47:52 AM PST by

Thank you very much :-) i agree!!!!!

Jan 29th, 2013 at 1:11:43 PM PST by

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