The World's Only Public Diamond Mine - Crater of Diamonds

Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only place on earth where anyone and everyone can mine for diamonds. This unlikely location has produced a number of the most precious gems ever discovered. This State Park has attracted a devoted community of rock hounds. #Diamonds #Mining #Carat
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[@OfftheCuff_Series]

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[@ireneurmeneta1403]

Do we need to bring our own screener when we go here? Thank you.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Irene Urmeneta you can rent one at the site :)

[@corriemurphy8591]

@@ireneurmeneta1403 is the one pop

[@jedfra9172]

I wish I had of known about this place when I was a teenager living in Shreveport La

[@joshnic6639]

Funny thing all those kind of “hardworking” people say the same thing....”young people don’t want to get out here and do this hard work” 🤦‍♂️ they are just trying to make themselves feel more superior even though they made such a bad career choice. It’s basically how they justify to themselves doing what they do for a living.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I've been there. One thing this piece didn't say was, when a diamond is found and verified, a really loud horn is sounded that you can hear for a mile. The funniest thing to me was the reaction of the people to this horn. Like they said, it's hot out there and people dig with enthusiasm at first, but before long, everyone is just kicking over clods of dirt and not even bothering to dig....until they hear that horn. Then they all start frantically digging again. It was more entertaining watching the people than it was to dig.😊

[@NickUhas]

I actually found a half a carat diamond here on my second visit!

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Very cool! Maybe we should check out your opal mine?

[@niseys1]

Did they let you keep it

[@johnnerisa635]

Seriously? Did they allowed you to keep it?

[@warframewarframe5095]

niseys1 if I found a diamond I wouldn’t even tell em

[@frikkievannieplaas7743]

Half carats are unfortunately worthless but its a cool souvenir though

[@jordancasey9225]

Diamonds aren't that rare in all reality DeBears just has a monopoly on all of the diamonds in the world

[@felixpeltier6164]

thats a myth. The monopoly fell apart decades ago. He even mentioned it near the end of the video..

[@eduardocordova1269]

felix peltier if it were a myth why is this the only public mine on earth... they just changed the name of the company, let’s be real

[@assasin101011]

diamond cartel is bad in every shape and form

[@barodrinksbeer7484]

@@eduardocordova1269 Diamonds still have "value", also there are technically public mines they just have seasons because they are privately owned and dont want to deal with people working themselves to deaths. Also yes there is an abundance of diamonds out there, however the debeers batch was long brought out.

[@Imabeatyouman]

They still have gigantic stores of diamonds and they can change the price by increasing or decreasing supply

[@Sherry-pe5wt]

My dad was a prospector in the 50's. It's absolutely in my genes.....searching for gold, gems, fossils. Loved watching this, thanks for the intro to a future trip.

[@melanieking4357]

l admire ppl who follow their passions while causing no harm to others. Peace and love to all. Best of luck gem hunters.

[@PossumMedic]

"I agree kids these days are lazy!" * lifts one bucket * "Ahh my back! I'm done for the day!" xD

[@ManuelOrtega-zp2gm]

True but not me

[@jeremyjackson8196]

"I don't know how to lift a bucket"

[@screwthenet]

That silly old fool probably owns one of them touch phones too. *smfh * CAUGHT!

[@l7e3o0]

My children would love this!!!

[@Amy-si8gq]

My mom

[@friedkorpse2809]

Instructions unclear. Now I'm digging straight down into lava. Edit: 1.4k people: *Nooooob* **Inserts Minecraft Pro Gaming Tips**

[@dwoolaver1549]

Kid you wouldnt make it a foot in the earth before you'd quit and be running for ur ac.

[@zeebnork]

1 never dig straight down 2 stop at y11

[@Demonslayer-64]

@@zeebnork 3) don't immediately mine the diamonds, dig em out to see if there's lava around

[@keegentilley578]

why arent these noobs strip mining? smh

[@Demonslayer-64]

@@keegentilley578 strip mining isn't the fastes way of finding diamonds. Just look for a ravine, it's waaay faster

[@Mithranos]

I found an arrow point in Michigan that is at least 5000 YO. It blows my mind thinking about the person making it so long ago and me be the one to find it. Better than a diamond to me.

[@Mithranos]

@LVhasAIDS It's ok. I'm Immune to shit that doesn't exist.

[@lethal_tempo]

I found several arrow points and knives about 40 thousand years old, some knives were made for right handed people while others were left handed that blows my mind even more....

[@lethal_tempo]

@LVhasAIDS says the one who believes in nonsense

[@lethal_tempo]

@LVhasAIDS And I wish 🏈 was played by 🦶 like everywhere else in the world

[@alexdunhill4271]

@LVhasAIDS ⚽️ most popular sport in the world sorry pal.

[@Phoenix_Atlas]

I don't know why but it makes me happy hearing how some people sacrifice everything in modern life in search of something that brings them joy. That's amazing.

[@mcriser]

51 years ago my family stopped there randomly on vacation and my mother found a three-quarter carat diamond that she had made into a pinky ring that’s never left her hand since.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Wow, that is amazing! Have you been back since?

[@countrydelite5956]

We thought we found a small diamond, but it was a small piece of glass from a broken Coke bottle, back in 1976, back before plastic bottles.

[@333Hedgehogs]

That’s so cool!!!

[@keithrobertson5110]

Keep it don't sell it.

[@Bruh-rz2hc]

Huh that's weird I thought diamonds commonly found around y=15

[@tardinmmai2an111]

y=14 wtf guys u r minecraft n00bz

[@bastiaanverkerk1295]

Y=11

[@Bruh-rz2hc]

It's y=13 obviously lmao.

[@Bruh-rz2hc]

@Dark1solls Ah yes, mining, but in the sky.

[@NathanRW]

Just look around Lava ;)

[@StepsWay]

My dad and I were supposed to go here but we never did. Now that he has passed away i almost feel like I need to go!

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

That’s very sweet. I think you should go for sure

[@thesusboomerroblox6516]

@ruhsucks delete your reply that’s not what he ment they may think that your mean because of that

[@thesusboomerroblox6516]

My dad took me when I was 5 teaching me to work for my stuff good lesson because I got 1 karat cool find I won’t sell it I have it framed soon will be put in a very very expensive safe as the value of it to me is more than the biggest diamond in the world ima revisit it agin and take my dad for memories sake

[@StepsWay]

@@thesusboomerroblox6516 people are really good at trolling we take those people with a grain of salt. And thank you for the reply I still think about this place, it's just very far from home here in California.

[@h0rriphic]

@ruhsucks I agree with @THE SUS BOOMER ROBLOX I think you knew the uploader wasn’t saying “it’s sweet that the OP’s dad died” and you are being intentionally obtuse to defend your childish comment. I also think you should show some class and delete your rude comment.

[@drewbocop]

I went here once. It was like 105 degrees outside and dusty as hell. That's a rough life for people trying to squeak out a living in the dirt. lol

[@realslavicguy]

I adore your name and pic

[@moisesalonzo2893]

Unless you got a good diamond detector that would be a great idea and would help out a lot in that heat inorder to find them faster and save you time and effort instead of digging manually with your hands or a shovel etc making the job 10x harder.

[@Amy-si8gq]

Imagine the good feelings when u find one tho

[@boopling8206]

"There's only one state that's got a diamond mine, where you can keep it..." Me, an Arkansan: IT'S ARKANSAS "and that's Arkansas."

[@mrsputman]

Right! I'm watching this at work, I live in SC now.. telling everyone I'VE BEEN THERE!!

[@Greg-tj8rg]

Do you have to pay the $10 entry fee if you've got a national park pass? If there isn't some sort of pass or membership then the regulars are dropping a lot on admission

[@shewolf5098]

Blurry Face of course you have to pay the 10 dolors how else would they pay for property, electric, water, insurance on it all, plus the people who work their. Might not sound like 10 dolors is much but it is to them lol

[@Greg-tj8rg]

@@shewolf5098 same way national parks do I would assume if it fell under that pass.. $10 is a fair amount of money, I can do a lot with that much money. Most people squander money like it's nothing. I am very conscious of how I spend mine

[@shewolf5098]

@@Greg-tj8rg and yet you got a park pass for how much? Just saying

[@brysonmeeler1664]

I went with my cousin on his birthday and I found a 3/10ths of a carrot diamond and got it registered it’s really an amazing place, best tip I learned from old family friends that have found multiple diamonds (Kenny and Melissa Oliver I believe is their names) is that you go diamond hunting the day after it rains really hard.

[@Ct19991]

I've been there, I love that surrounding area. Especially Arkadelphia Arkansas, best small town in the mountains of Arkansas.

[@jacobcastoria9492]

JESUS loves you

[@koiyzy7494]

You know what I don't beliveve u and I don't care lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@zackcarlson6491]

Ive been there

[@zackcarlson6491]

It's so hot during the summer but people were still there mining

[@kuradx1807]

Koiyzy you’re just a hater

[@poiurdebey]

The people who sold pans, shovels and boots during the gold rush got the richest...remember that.

[@h0rriphic]

Also whores. Lots of whores.

[@killerryan6856]

@@h0rriphic LMAO

[@forrestl5597]

HBO's Deadwood was as good as GoT was supposed to be... remember that.

[@chummafunnuku9315]

Like Gloves masks sanitizer and Toilet paper during Covid

[@maine-ly]

True but this is a fun HOBBY

[@luckyseven6402]

There's a reason you rarely see a casino dealer gambling

[@NoWayGtfo]

Many dealers play texas holdem

[@bnamer6551]

Its poker, a strategi game, its not cazino gambling

[@ThePlugTurtle]

@@bnamer6551 holdem is defenitley gambling

[@vitas75]

@Jay but the house takes a cut nonetheless. And it deffinitely is gambling, just by knowing your shit u can tip the odds in your favour slightly.

[@Hashdollars]

That’s a cool phrase but not really true, I’ve seen about half of all the dealers in my card rooms play as well. Typically you’re not allowed to game, in the same casino you work in, as it’s a bad look and they just go to other places.

[@soaringbob]

This video brings back some good memories. As a student of gemology at the time, I was visiting friends in Missouri in 1981 and we decided to take a trip down to the diamond mine. We even built our own little wood boxes with wire mesh to screen the dirt! Well, becoming diamond rich wasn't our calling that day. The blue earth pipe was almost as hard as concrete, it was hotter than haides, and so humid it was downright miserable, so we took to just wondering around looking for a sparkle to catch our eyes. We found nothing and eventually made our way off to a corner of the park where there was some shade. Low and behold we came upon a couple of guys who had dug a hole down about 6 feet deep, and one of them had just found a whopper! A few people were gathering, including my friends and I, and we got to hold it and photograph it. The next day we stopped by the newspaper office to pick up the news story about it, which I still have around here somewhere! This was almost 40 years ago, and I still remember the name of the finder, Blankenship, that he was from Louisiana and was a regular at the park. And 9 carats stuck in my mind. Google says I was right on finder's name, but the diamond was only 8.82 carats. The diamond has since been given a name, The Star of Shreveport, and to date it is the second largest found by a visitor, and I think 4th largest when including diamonds from the commercial operation. www.arkansasstateparks.com/articles/visitor-finds-203-carat-diamond-crater-diamonds-state-park I see the location of this find is now marked by a sign at the park, as are other famous finds: www.flickr.com/photos/lance_mountain/454664440/in/photostream/ Another bit of trivia that sticks in my mind is that one of the rangers told us the area where this diamond was found was where the commercial mine operation dumped their tailings. In other words, this dirt had already been run through the commercial operation and should have been diamond free. How did this one get away from them? Maybe they forgot to grease the diamond tables that day! Dang, now I've got the itch to go diamond mining again! Next time I'll time the weather and wait until the day after the pipe has been freshly plowed to break up the concrete which must reharden each time it rains and dries out.

[@nellythree]

Awesome reading this ✌🏽👍🏽

[@raflx4815]

"I have 200 diamonds I got from this mine" Steve: *PATHETIC*

[@SawZ.]

That's well over 3 stacks i think its quite good

[@Amy-si8gq]

@@SawZ. steve in creative mode: AMATEURS

[@stemmedagenda2549]

Never bothered to get fortune 3 lol

[@roooo4616]

@mostafa a7a Anyone who is not living under a rock does actually but ok

[@vengeancewillbemine3440]

More like greedy.

[@cotswolddroner7714]

I'm a metal detectorist and have also dug and found amethyst, emerald, rubies, sapphires, etc. I have also found over 20 diamonds, but they were already cut and mounted in rings. I'd love to go out to Arkansas and try my luck with rough diamond hunting. Sounds like fun!

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

You’d like it for sure! There’s a lot of strange tactics that the regulars use. I’d recommend talking to the park sheriff and asking what he’s seen work best for people

[@nita1stunna1]

Where do you go to find your stones

[@onthefasttracktoheaven]

So you found only jewelry? Or do you mean you've found wild uncut gems?

[@voteZDLR]

I hope the man who lost his wife finds the legendary one out there. Such a nice seeming man "What else am I gonna do sit in front of a TV?"

[@sparkymcspark8446]

That old man is awesome.

[@moisesalonzo2893]

If it was me I'd pass him a diamond detector that's if they even have those just imagine how much easier it would be to collect diamonds with an invention like that he deserves it well I mean that's my idea or opinion what's yours.

[@rcksnxc361]

@@moisesalonzo2893 would he like it though? doesn't it almost seem cheating for something like this?

[@robertneilson2780]

Moises Alonzo they are prohibited at the park

[@voteZDLR]

@@robertneilson2780 Wait those are actually a thing?

[@tombirmingham7033]

there is a field like that in Nicaragua. very nice blue diamonds.

[@tysonrashied6510]

Exactly we need to know

[@Ninergang89]

???????

[@DiamondMinerIvins]

to bad they are 28% harder like Arkansas diamonds. One reason why some of these diamonds are a lot more than $50 per point.

[@rexyaxy4314]

they can be found near y-15 but y-12 is most optimal while stripmining

[@claushellsing]

Donde? Yo vivo en Nicaragua?

[@maryjaynemay4214]

This is a lively, relaxing and joyful video. I watched straight thru. Your treatment of the whole piece is first rate. Keep 'em comin'! A++

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

We really appreciate it!

[@AfallinAngel]

@@OfftheCuff_Series I agree love video's like you 2 make. You are very well raised men.

[@honestlydontcareduh885]

Can you imagine the huge diamonds that are still deep down in the mantel. Probably bigger then anything we could ever think of.

[@ammolife]

This channel is definitely gonna grow.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Thanks 🙌 We hope you enjoyed this one!

[@PTSDZ]

hmmm i wonder why

[@johnchristian7788]

18:21 de beers ad. sell out channel.

[@emiliohernandez7959]

Completely agree with you

[@kortex3756]

@@johnchristian7788 you are a fucken idiot, in no way was that an advertisement, it was a topic relevant to the video, dumbass.

[@Itswriter07]

You received my subscription for sure. This is a quality production documentary. I look forward to more.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Thank you! We're excited to bring you more as well :)

[@ylevanon1]

^facts, I expect this to be a big media company

[@johnchristian7788]

18:21 de beers ad. sell out channel.

[@Itswriter07]

@@johnchristian7788 But some leniency should be given for beginners, right? They have to support the people that are supporting them. Honestly, this ad was not off the cuff like some newer channels. It didn't detract the quality of the video, it was not off the subject either (it pertained to the main focus of the documentary). There was also a subtlety to it that I did not mind almost as if it was part of the story itself. The real journey for them, and main challenge now, is incorporating those qualities into their future videos. If they sustain what they just did here, I think they will go far.

[@dougessig2315]

I've been there several times...I stay in hot springs. First day or 2 I go up to mount Ida for crystals....then the next day or so go to murphysboro for diamonds....always a good time

[@EAHorror]

We are planning on doing the same thing. Heading that way tomorrow.

[@dougessig2315]

@@EAHorror I'm jealous.......theirs a place (if he still there) the Wolverine mine....that was a good place....for 20.00 you can hang out most of the day collecting....for a little more he might let you dig in the clay pockets...

[@EAHorror]

@@dougessig2315 awesome! Thanks for the tip! This will be our first time. We are driving from Oklahoma. Our daughter collects rocks and crystals so we thought we'd take her there.

[@dougessig2315]

@@EAHorror Awesome...it's something she'll remember the rest of her life and possibly start a hobby and even career..... I don't think I told you or even if the fellow is there anymore....but look up the wolverine mine ....it's on the same for road that the Coleman mine is on.....

[@shelby9133]

What kind of crystal!? The one lady said that’s labradorite and through that off and I thought that worth a few bucks

[@kn0xstep]

Hi, I live in south Arkansas (El Dorado) and I have to say going here is a MUST. Not only is it fun and an awesome experience finding your own diamonds. You can also leave there with something of value to either sell, give to a loved one, or cherish and keep yourself for the memories.

[@opalreign2674]

Cherish and keep for myself. I totally want to go there.

[@Dubstequtie]

15:55 HE'S SO CUTE AHH God bless his heart....

[@icsnowman]

Lottery ticket with exercise! That's pretty accurate. I went here with the family one time in the summer and discovered very quickly how much work it is. There is also a nice swimming pool at the park for staying cool.

[@sumerian7775]

You guys deserve so many more subscribers, y'all are great.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

We really appreciate it. We're getting there!

[@markoconnell9717]

@@OfftheCuff_Series keep producing high quality content like this and its guaranteed, just a matter of when.

[@johnchristian7788]

18:21 de beers ad. sell out channel.

[@williamjackson5598]

John Christian what

[@random4969]

They got one more 😁

[@bri9272]

I as a french did not understand a damn word of what the guard with the hat said, but he sure looks like he knows his business

[@kamiiu]

teach me french loll

[@TourPace]

I'm from Wisconsin and I didn't understand him either, lol!

[@charlestorres4359]

Arkansas & Louisiana people sound the same to me. Lmao ever seen water boy?

[@anotherarmchairhistorian2831]

He does have a thick southern accent.

[@anthonydavis9382]

Really? Im from Florida and understood everything with no issue

[@thunderhog45]

Arkansas is a fantastic state for people who like outdoors. So many rivers, parks, hikes, mountains, fishing spots and even a public diamond mine! It is my proud home state!

[@dhruv9557]

This what a diamond finding activity should be - just a shiny rock collecting hobby, diamonds are an abundant resource

[@gracemartines9231]

Because of the economic crisis and the rate of unemployment, now is the best time to invest and make money 💯

[@hectorgalvan4664]

You can say that again

[@craighowell8052]

Crypto is the new gold

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Stocks are good but Crypto is better

[@feddydiaz2386]

I wanted to trade crypto but got confused by the fluctuations in price

[@team-stockmarketcommando2035]

It won't bother you if you trade with a professional like Mr Jefferson Windham

[@chloeadventures5175]

Planning a trip here sooner then later and truly appreciated this video. The editing and testimonials from patrons and workers were fantastic 😊 Thank you.

[@laciglidewell4813]

Ive been. It was fun. Ill definitely be going back sometime.

[@benstrom2205]

I went there with my father when I was six I found a diamond I thought it was just glass brings back so many memories

[@outofnowhere5796]

The people of Arkansas have the best hearts and make travel there worth every minute.

[@jamesfranxx6151]

that old guy with the dead wife things he said were a punch in the feels

[@MrCow579]

This is a nice documentary! I love the stories of the people!

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Great to hear it! Have you checked out our other documentaries?

[@MrCow579]

@@OfftheCuff_Series I'm about to! :D

[@pslay9324]

I WAS THERE IN JULY 1977 WHEN I WAS 12, I WILL BE 55 IN OCT 2020, BEST TIME EVER....

[@texasfossilguy]

They really ought to mechanically remove the top 5 ft and process it all at once and then start hand digging again once there is a fresh surface.

[@Mike.L.]

Good idea. There is no telling what might be found if they did that!

[@thefuzzman]

They do till the fields frequently just to expose new soil.

[@pauls5745]

it looks like areas are tilled to keep things fresh and tourists coming

[@stephsexoticpets]

that'd be incredibly expensive & take a long time. I doubt the state would do that when it looks like they were just giving it to the people to deal with 😂

[@Flivex-ld4bw]

I hope Rex finds a monstrous diamond one day and names it after his wife.

[@h0rriphic]

I wouldn’t even know if I was holding a diamond if I pulled it out of the ground. 🤣

[@backstabbedbanana3997]

My teacher went there before and gave up then the next day some found a $10,000 diamond in the spot she was in

[@shadowlinks99]

Sounds like a fake story that she told to teach your class a lesson about hard work and perseverance

[@apatheticblackface2260]

Lol he she gunna know he was in her spot if she left the mine 🤣

[@muzwot9603]

One thing pricing, another selling it.

[@yonattan0075]

I was there when I was 12 on my mother's birthday. Went on a road trip to new Orleans from Chicago and had a great time since I was into gems and minerals. Great experience

[@MPR9605]

i found one a really big one there last summer it didnt look like a diamond but i realized once i got home it was worth a pretty penny.

[@A22A8]

How much was it worth?

[@patricktomlinson5426]

There is a reason it's a public diamond mine, it was bought out by the De Beers diamond company, then given to the state on the condition that it permanently remain a public park, thus removing the site as competition to the De Beers corporation.

[@pegtop5455]

Thank you. I lived about 30 miles from it for five years and went there once. I didn’t know half the stuff you shared in this great video. Thank you for your hard work. Great job.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DiamondMinerIvins]

You forgot speed. If it wasn’t for those 3 factors Heat, pressure, and speed. the diamonds wouldn’t exist at murfreesboro. most don’t know that.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Interesting!

[@sulfur2925]

This is one of the most well made videos I've ever seen

[@Belle-fk7lp]

I’m really surprised that this channel only has 17k subscribers! Definitely deserves more ^^

[@rikspector]

I heard that DeBeers cut a "political" deal with a certain governor of Arkansas to keep the area non-commercial so Diamonds would remain in their control and prices could be manipulated. It seems the Arkansas mine have great potential so the former governor and his wife ended up being"compensated to keep out big business and they surprisingly own some of the largest diamonds found there. Of course this is only"Hearsay:) Cheers, Rik Spector

[@w4shep]

There used to be a “diamond” mine in Herkimer, NY - later found out the place doesn’t have diamonds but rather double-terminated quartz crystals known as “Herkimer diamonds”. Very beautiful nonetheless. This place is the real deal! Wish I could get there for a weekend. Looks like fun.

[@tiphaniedirnberger3566]

My favorite episode of season 1. I can’t wait to see where you will go for season 2.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Thanks!! Be sure to send us suggestions at www.offthecuf.com

[@Xtiansldrs]

This guy interviewing is exactly who the ‘young guys’ that man is talking bout.

[@Ket0cs]

yeah, i personally really disliked the way he interviews... looks like he is bored and wants to get off there...

[@CarissaConti]

@@Ket0cs There's always somebody in the comments trying to project a negative angle onto to people they're watching in vids. How about, this guy is randomly approaching total strangers who were deep in their own business, and asking to mic them up, interview them on camera and put it on the internet. That's a bit daunting, and requires approaching with caution and respect, which is how I interpreted his behavior. If he was more "animated" people would be complaining about that. If he's more reserved and respectful, aware of his potential imposition, people complain about that. People who make vids on KZbin can never win. Always some keyboard warrior complaining about something.

[@Ruinya]

keep uploading and your channel will blow up. I thought i was watching a channel with 500k-1mil subs already that I just hadn't heard of.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Thanks! We'll get there 🙌

[@LaLadybug2011]

Wonderful video guys. You have a natural way of interviewing people. You seem genuinely interested, and you are very respectful and polite. The camerawork is excellent, and the editing is flawless. Less (or lower volume) music to let viewers hear the sounds being made-swishing of the water as it swirls through the trays, etc. This video earned your channel a new subscriber. Great job. Can't wait to see what else you do!

[@larryb3048]

Arkansas native and went to college in the area. Been there several times. My favorite was when I chaperoned my daughter’s high school class on a field trip the mine. No finds. Wait a minute…Yes there were. Lots of fun, camaraderie and priceless moments.

[@grabagrabba]

How much are they worth?

[@rikspector]

Thank you, I really like your style...you listen and that's what impressed me. In my travels years ago and sometimes now, I've always found that the people I meet are far more interesting the the place itself. We're all unique and it's surprising how quickly stereotypes vanish when you actually get to talk to individuals , some stories are fun, some disturbing and some tragic but their all slightly or a lot different. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@buddyboy5000]

I’ve been there before, it was a rally fun experience, a group of people and I found a giant vain of amethyst. We dug a hole 9x9x6 w-L-h

[@terimajoue9438]

I went here once and my kid made a lil rock bridge over the stream that ran in the middle and it surprisingly worked

[@GamerGuyplays]

There is a town in the south of Brazil where there are various kinds of gems and valuable rocks just popping out of the ground (kind like this video). Due to Brazilian law, you can't dig to get anything there, but you can take whats on the surface. My father has been there and he said he was just randomly driving around the outskirts of the town and he found a huge ruby, as he eas coming back, he found an emerald. Truly a very interesting place.

[@poppylove3673]

We went once, stayed just a couple of hours, because we were just traveling through and didn’t stay the night. it was hot, dusty and dirty, but a fun experience, and I can see how people who do find something, could get hooked and keep coming back. I think for the most part, most people don’t find much, or if they do, they find very little, both in size and amount, after probably spending much more time there, regularly looking, or very few and far between someone is lucky and finds something spectacular, but I got the impression that even though the dirt is suppose to be turned over regularly, it seemed to me that it needed to be really tilled and turned over much deeper, as some other people have suggested. I guess you could dig deep and keep at it, if you spent enough time, but it seemed more like something you’d want to plan on doing when the weather was cooler, and staying at least a day, with a cooler full of water ice water, wet wipes, and whatever the regulars suggested. I’d also stay the night, and enjoy a nice shower and bed after a day out there, opposed to what we did, which was spending a few hours and then back in the road to finish our trip home. I think we ended up stopping after all, just from being so tired and dirty, not wanting to drive the rest of the trip without a shower ! Lol! Definitely better plan for next time. I’m not sure we’d do it again though, but glad we had the experience.

[@maeclover8940]

when you come across that show from your childhood that you couldn't remember the name of 16:49

[@brandond4883]

Oceanseeker bruh I miss my childhood shows

[@MasterMin]

i liked this vid just outta respect for the old man F for respects 15:50

[@Lickychar]

14:35 Why's my dood be looking like he's getting scolded by momma lol

[@BobbertNoodle]

What still boggling is that the ground is still technically fresh since no heavy machinery is allowed in and most of the people are tourists. Imagine digging and extra 10 to 20 feet.

[@genuinediamondsinar3253]

You did a good job presenting Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park. Well done!

[@leokimvideo]

Not the only public Diamond mine. There is the hunt for the Diamond Edition Thomas The Tank going on.

[@maine-ly]

I’m so glad to finally hear other people refer to it as rock hounding. I’ve been doing it since I was a young kid snd always called it that. People always had other terms for it or didn’t understand it (idk how). But that’s about the end of my mini rant.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Rock hound! A lot of people at the mining site were using that term - mostly the experienced folks. Have you ever been to Crater of Diamonds?

[@maine-ly]

@@OfftheCuff_Series No I just found a video that went over it. It was one of those you tubers that travels the world finding cool places. I talked to my dad about it and he has heard about the mine. I told him we’re going sometime in the next few years. My family has been going down to herkimer mines to get those quartz diamonds since I was a baby. But we have found a couple local mines in Maine we frequent a lot, this year is the first year I brought my son rock hounding actually !

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

@@maine-ly Right on!! Did you find much Quartz?

[@far7951]

i would like to go there but... its so far from my country D:

[@houseboatinflorida6578]

I’ve encountered a handful of diverse characters, while digging for “precious stones”, in Florida. I wouldn’t dare hunt, in a state park, but this video sure left me wanting to hit the woods!

[@maraeden3267]

My daughter was the one in the avenger shirt with the 3.72 carat yellow diamond that you put as new comer, she was there for 45 minutes and saw it just laying there.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

That’s so crazy!! Did you keep it?

[@maraeden3267]

@@OfftheCuff_Series She considered selling it at one point, but at the moment, she still has it.

[@D.A.Hanks14]

"If you're gonna go, you'd better go doing something you like to do."

[@IzzyKDNA]

This is so cool! Now I actually want to go here. I really like your channel and I can't wait for you guys to grow more. :)

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Wow thanks Izzy, really appreciate that!

[@TheBlackDeck]

I have been to a place like this in AR. I can't remember what its called, but I don't think this is the only place like this. -e Turns out I should watch the video for more than 2 seconds before commenting.

[@zakcorwin4188]

Probably Bentonville😂

[@razorransom1795]

What concerns me is what this area means due to those being there and where is that crevass where those diamonds came from.

[@caidedean]

Just saw this video the day before I’m about to drive right past this place. Coming from Baton Rouge up to Kansas City, so I will definitely be leaving early enough to spend the day out there tomorrow! Thank you so much! Will keep y’all updated!

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Amazing!! I hope you have luck there :) let us know how it goes!

[@luitzm.1280]

This is such a high quality production, I would like to stay here to see many more videos like this. Great job on telling this story, and great job on the production! Also, the guy interviewing is very skilled doing it, getting this stories out for everyone.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Thanks so much! We're glad to hear that you like what we're doing. We have some exciting new stuff coming out very soon :)

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

We're releasing an episode on The World's Largest Truck Stop and the history of trucking in America this week. You're the first to know :)

[@luitzm.1280]

@@OfftheCuff_Series Already looking at another video, the street racing at Chicago, glad to see there are more videos like this. This feels like a TV series. Love the content.

[@ThemissouriTraveler]

Beautiful place. Found one that was the size of a match head. They are there!!

[@vanessat2413]

@@urff1322 about 100 to 1000 per carat

[@Crystal]

they stole my logo

[@aidanc1719]

You were my childhood for agario

[@owenwammes4052]

Aidan C how old are you know?

[@Nvidia_Mesh]

What is so fuss about dude ?

[@UpstateBreezy]

Technically it’s my logo but okay 🤣

[@owenwammes4052]

@@UpstateBreezy what???

[@lewisradley9419]

This is a great video! Really good quality, so good I thought this was actually a big publication. Keep up the good work man.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Thanks Lewis! :)

[@MCprosperity]

Well said at 17:41 ... " If you gotta go, you better go doin something you really like to do" Simply wonderful. (cheers for this guy!) Good way to live your life. Peace out all.

[@awogbob]

So glad this one went viral for you guys. Youre making television quality content! all the best

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Thanks so much!

[@trinkladd]

Diamonds are very common. The elite limit the flow of them each year. That makes them worth a lot. If the market was flooded with them they'd be worthless overnight!

[@tokindawg3271]

They are very common but it’s mostly industrial companies that control them for their strength properties and then 1 single company that owns almost all the diamond jewelers companies

[@themasstermwahahahah]

Great video!, Can't wait till one of y'all's videos go viral and you will get the subs you deserve

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Thanks! It will come. Be sure to tell your friends :)

[@weezer1230]

they have to go down to 11th block to find diamonds i thought

[@paranoidyt9518]

yeah tf it must be a fake video

[@Dont_cap]

Fr they have to dig to y-11 mine level

[@YI-hf6tv]

nah lol dig to y 10 and turn on x ray mod

[@terkv]

Nah man, my dad and I went here. We brought back a bucket of dirt home and found 4 black diamonds! It's legit!

[@weezer1230]

Carly it was a minecraft reference 😂

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Great video. You’re a natural. You can open people up with your charm. Those Rock Hounds are great characters. They have a wonderful philosophy. This place is on my list.

[@tylerstears4445]

Thanks for bringing some light to our little state, the rest of the place is honestly a gold mine of beauty and often times precious minerals.

[@gentenueva9542]

That park officer talks like boomhower from king of the hill🤣🤣

[@reeseolivia3097]

Yeah that’s kind of how some of us talk here in Arkansas not so much in the Northwest but in the south part a lot of people wouldn’t be able to understand what they were sayin you get used to it though 😂

[@ryanschaff123]

Wow ever get out of moms basement?

[@J8den]

@@ryanschaff123 wow, what's wrong buddy why so man

[@Uvevwevwevwe]

was looking for this comment

[@mooson0799]

I’ve been there twice and found an amethyst both times

[@razztazz1982]

Nice

[@ThinkHarderr]

Too bad amethyst ain’t shit

[@YEAHKINDA]

@@ThinkHarderr Amethysts might not be as expensive as diamonds, but they're still a precious gem. They only sell for 2 to 5 dollars per caret uncut, but they do look amazing when they get cut, and would make great jewelry. It's rude to say they aren't special just because they aren't diamonds. If you ever manage to find someone who cares about you enough, maybe you could try heading out and getting them a gemstone that has their favorite color as well.

[@jasonanfinson9346]

@Matis H *carat-thats why it's called one of the four C's

[@Kigoz4Life]

@@jasonanfinson9346 in other languages its Karat

[@crazyguy_1233]

Id love to come here and dig for a day. The people seem real nice. Seems like it would be a fun thing to do while on vacation.

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Totally! We hope you get a chance to go sometime

[@markdunbar8219]

Crazyguy_123 I’d do the same would not expect to get rich but you never know 😬👍🏻🇬🇧

[@ironichoneybadger5066]

I live in northwest arkansas, I've only been there once, but I witnessed a man find one, it was a really awesome moment

[@stadtjer689]

Loved it. Would really like trying that for a day. Also, presenter seems like a really chill/calm and genuine guy; subscribed.

[@geljacktanner3441]

We been here 3days ago just experience how to diamond mine 🤗 we have so much fun we’re a from Iowa

[@meganm3270]

Not long ago I was digging a small pond in my back yard when I came across a 24kgold ring with 2 diamonds it was missing the center stone though. I figured it was fake since it doesn have any type of stamp inside the ban so I took it to be tested and sure enough The gold and diamonds are real.

[@terrytibbs374]

How much was it worth

[@meganm3270]

I didn't think to ask lol it's missing the center oval stone plus it's not stamped on the band so probably nothing. I'm trying to find a stone for it so I can wear it.

[@octoniumvideos]

I went there a while back and swore I found a decent sized diamond but managed to lose it in the water tubs where you sift the dirt out

[@OfftheCuff_Series]

Oh no!

[@unknown_limes]

Knew what you were talking about before I even clicked on the video. I love my state, I really do.