Are Arkansas diamonds worth anything?

Arkansas diamonds fetch about ten times more per carat than comparable stones, largely because collectors value the diamonds’ American provenance and unique character.

Where can I dig for diamonds in Arkansas?

Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park

How often are diamonds found at Crater of Diamonds?

Park Interpreter Waymon Cox says, “About one out of every five diamonds registered by park visitors is found right on top of the ground, including many of the largest ever found at the Crater of Diamonds.” Park personnel plow the diamond search area periodically to loosen the soil and assist with natural erosion.

Can you keep diamonds found at Crater of Diamonds?

Visitors to the park search a 37-acre field, the eroded surface of a volcanic crater, for variety of rocks, minerals, and gemstones – and any rock or mineral you find is yours to keep. More than 33,100 diamonds have been found by park visitors since the Crater of Diamonds became an Arkansas state park in 1972.

What’s the biggest diamond ever found in Arkansas?

Uncle Sam

What’s the biggest diamond found in Arkansas?

The Uncle Sam Diamond

What are the chances of finding a diamond?

The chances of finding a diamond are 1 in 10,000,000.

How much is a 1 carat diamond?

In general, a 1 carat diamond costs between $1,800 and $12,000. The cost depends on factors such as the Cut quality, Clarity, Color and Shape of the diamond. Cut quality is the aspect that most greatly impacts a 1 carat diamond’s price and its beauty.

How deep do you dig for diamonds?

Most visitors like to dig in the soil and screen for diamonds. This usually involves searching through the first six inches to one foot of soil. Visitors can turn the soil over with a small hand tool while looking in the loose soil. Some visitors like to use a screen to sift the soil.

What does a diamond look like when found?

Shape: Diamonds found at the Crater are typically smooth and well rounded. Their shape resembles a polished stone with smooth sides and rounded edges.

Where do you stay when visiting Crater of Diamonds?

Hotels near Crater of Diamonds State ParkLittle Shamrock Motel. 2.5-star. 2.5 miles to Crater of Diamonds State Park. Parker Creek Bend Cabins. 3.5-star. Rodeway Inn. 2-star. Daisy Motel. 2.5-star. Coulter Farmstead. 3-star. Super 8 by Wyndham Hope. 2-star. Hampton Inn & Suites Hope. 2.5-star. Best Western Of Hope. 2.5-star.

What are the odds of finding a diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park?

1 in 253

Can I sell a diamond I found?

The diamond ring that you found on the ground is not yours. If you wish to sell it to get the most value, it is advisible to go to a reputed certified dealer who in most probability will ask for the original purchase invoice and certificate.

What is the best way to dig for diamonds?

Most visitors like to dig in the soil and screen for diamonds. This usually involves searching through the first six inches to one foot of soil. Visitors can turn the soil over with a small hand tool while looking in the loose soil. Some visitors like to use a screen to sift the soil.