Made in New York - Mined in New York, Herkimer Diamonds

Day 225.
Made in New York - Mined in New York, Herkimer Diamonds

Ok, technically Herkimer Diamonds aren't actual diamonds...they are double terminated quartz crystals. But they are beautiful...

 

In upstate New York there are many gift shops that proudly offer these stones, often wrapped in silver or gold wire, as unique (and locally crafted) jewelry. Here are some beautiful examples...

 

 

I've been lucky enough to have the experience of mining some of these crystals for myself at the world famous Herkimer Diamond Mines. No question, these are a natural treasure of New York State.