COLORADO DIAMOND PROSPECTING, Colorado has diamond deposits, you just need to look... Options

[Graybeard]

Hi folks,

Thank you all for your generous contribution of knowledge to one of my favorite subjects - raw diamonds!

Having been mining at the Prairie Creek Diatreme (Crater Of Diamonds State Park) the month before that beautiful 8.52 carat find was made, I feel I might be able to shed a little light on the parks unique diamond values. As the 5th largest diamond ever found in the parks history, it is an under statement to say its worth a boatload!

For those of you not familiar with the diamonds that come out of this pipe, here's a bit of info to chew on. These diamonds are considered to be 11's on the scale of hardness, they are considered to be the hardest diamonds ever found. There are a couple institutions, one in Texas, the other in northern Arkansas, that almost always outbid anyone interested in purchasing finds like this. and yes, bidding wars do occur. Remember this is the same pipe that the 40.42c Uncle Sam, the 34.25c Star of Murfreesboro, and the 27.31c Howell, came from. And also, the home of the Strawn-Wagner Diamond. Found in 1990 by Shirley Strawn and weighing 3.09 carats when found, it is known as one of the worlds most perfect diamonds, graded a perfect 0/0/0 by The American Gem Society in 1998 and graded perfect by the Gemological Institute of America, making it the first diamond ever to receive such an AGS grading. The diamond is considered a one-in-a-billion, according to Peter Yantzer, the AGS Laboratory Director.

So, I guess that's the long way around saying the diamonds from this pipe are very, very, unique. They are, in a way, like treasure from a Spanish Galleon at auction. You can't put a nice tidy 4 c's price on them, even though that is a factor, they are worth exactly what someone is willing to pay for them!

Just my opinion, hope this was helpful.

J.J.

[ASTROBLEME]

Hello Everyone,

There is a special COLORADO DIAMOND PROSPECTING thread established on the protected side of the forum, accessible by members only, that has very detailed information and helpful advice that isn't shared on this public side of the forum.

Please consider becoming a member and join with us on further discussion of this interesting topic.

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[ASTROBLEME]

Hello Everyone,

I was pleased to see a well written article detailing Colorado's diamond resources in the March 13, 2017 Pueblo Chieftain newspaper this morning. Dr. James Hagadorn, a scientist at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, tells of promising new analytical techniques to gain a better understanding of the diamond crystals and the use of chemistry to decipher how Earth evolved. Perhaps this article titled “A geologist’s best friend” was also published in other papers so keep an eye out for it.

It has been many years since my last visit to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science to view the Colorado diamonds they had on display. From the photo with the article today, it appears that their collection has grown substantially. I encourage those wanting to learn more about diamonds to take a trip to the museum if they have a chance.

Sincerely,

ASTROBLEME

[ASTROBLEME]

Hi Diamond Prospectors,

You'll need to get a subscription to read...but there is a great article in the Prospecting and Mining Journal this month (April 2017) titled Diary of A Diamond Prospector.

Mining Journal

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[ASTROBLEME]

This just in...

Today, there was a new youtube video on where to find, identify, and recover rough diamonds. Should be helpful to new searchers.

Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector

Good luck,

ASTROBLEME

[Denise]

Thanks for sharing the video with us!

[ASTROBLEME]

Another great video has recently been posted about diamond mining. I was especially interested in the miner's comment just past the 13 minute mark.

Real Diamond Mining April 2021

Enjoy,

ASTROBLEME

[ASTROBLEME]

The Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas provides public access (for a fee) to mine diamonds using hand tools. Tonko Mining Company, Inc. is an entity that continues to mine diamonds using hand tools on our claims within the boundaries of Colorado's Stateline Diamond Mining District. I do not know of any other business that is currently mining diamonds for profit in the USA. That is why today's Executive Order, published below, that prohibits diamond imports from Russia is very important to my family's long term mining interests:

Executive Order on Prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investment with Respect to Continued Russian Federation Aggression
MARCH 11, 2022•PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,

I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, in order to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14024 of April 15, 2021, relied on for additional steps taken in Executive Order 14039 of August 20, 2021, and expanded by Executive Order 14066 of March 8, 2022, hereby order:

Section 1. (a) The following are prohibited:

(i) the importation into the United States of the following products of Russian Federation origin: fish, seafood, and preparations thereof; alcoholic beverages; non-industrial diamonds; and any other products of Russian Federation origin as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce;

(ii) the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person, wherever located, of luxury goods, and any other items as may be determined by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury, to any person located in the Russian Federation;

(iii) new investment in any sector of the Russian Federation economy as may be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, by a United States person, wherever located;

(iv) the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States, or by a United States person, wherever located, of U.S. dollar-denominated banknotes to the Government of the Russian Federation or any person located in the Russian Federation; and

(v) any approval, financing, facilitation, or guarantee by a United States person, wherever located, of a transaction by a foreign person where the transaction by that foreign person would be prohibited by this section if performed by a United States person or within the United States.

(b) The prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section apply except to the extent provided by statutes, or in regulations, orders, directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant to this order, or pursuant to the export control authorities implemented by the Department of Commerce, and notwithstanding any contract entered into or license or permit granted prior to the date of this order.

Sec. 2. (a) Any transaction that evades or avoids, has the purpose of evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate any of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.

(b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited.

Sec. 3. Nothing in this order shall prohibit transactions for the conduct of the official business of the Federal Government or the United Nations (including its specialized agencies, programs, funds, and related organizations) by employees, grantees, or contractors thereof.

Sec. 4. For the purposes of this order:

(a) the term “entity” means a partnership, association, trust, joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization;

(b) the term “person” means an individual or entity;

© the term “Government of the Russian Federation” means the Government of the Russian Federation, any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, and any person owned, controlled, or directed by, or acting for or on behalf of, the Government of the Russian Federation; and

(d) the term “United States person” means any United States citizen, lawful permanent resident, entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States (including foreign branches), or any person in the United States.

Sec. 5. The Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State, are hereby authorized to take such actions, including the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers granted to the President by IEEPA, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this order. The Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce may, consistent with applicable law, redelegate any of these functions within the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Commerce, respectively. All executive departments and agencies of the United States shall take all appropriate measures within their authority to implement this order.

Sec. 6. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

© This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 11, 2022.


Sincerely,

ASTROBLEME

[ASTROBLEME]

The US sanctions to ban Russian diamond exports has a problematic loophole. Restrictions apply to rough diamonds - but once they have been cut and polished, the country of origin no longer matters.

G7 countries buy about 70% of the world's diamonds - so a G7 ban could have an effect, if the diamonds can be traced.



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