While there are plenty of fun activities in South Carolina, this digging adventure is second to none. At Diamond Hill Mine in Abbeville, you can go digging for real crystals that are straight from the mine. Being one of the largest crystal mines in the South, there are endless opportunities to find a true hidden gem! This mine is ‘unsalted’ meaning every crystal you find is true to the earth and not placed in the mine. Get your gloves on and get ready to dig for hidden treasure at Diamond Hill Mine, which is open 365 days a year in South Carolina.
Welcome to Diamond Hill Mine!
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This Abbeville mine is one of South Carolina’s premier crystal mines, and it’s home to dozens of types of crystals.
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For 365 days a year, you and the family can go digging throughout six acres of dirt for gems at Diamond Hill Mine, and everything you find you get to keep.
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This mine is not ‘salted’ meaning everything you find is true to the mine. Twice a year, an excavator digs up dirt and exposes new crystals for you to find.
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You’ll find many different gems here, but they’re known for their quartz crystals. Their most popular is the skeletal quartz and amethyst. Other favorite finds are the milkey and smokey quartz.
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There are a couple of things you’ll need to bring to go digging. Namely, gloves, a tool (screwdrivers or shovels work well), a box to carry them, and food, drink, sunscreen. Nothing is provided.
Diamond Hill Mine/Facebook You can sign in at the site from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations aren’t required, but are recommended for larger groups. Digging goes until dusk, so dig away!
There’s simply no experience like digging for your very own quartz, so head over to Diamond Hill Mine and find those gems!
Diamond Hill Mine/Facebook For more information, you can visit Diamond Hill Mine online right here.
Have you ever gone digging for your very own gemstones? Was it fun? We’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments, and don’t forget to then go share photos from your South Carolina adventures with us in our South Carolina Nature Lovers group on Facebook, or by using the hashtag #onlyinsouthcarolina on Instagram for a chance to be featured!
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You can sign in at the site from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations aren’t required, but are recommended for larger groups. Digging goes until dusk, so dig away!
For more information, you can visit Diamond Hill Mine online right here.
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Address: Diamond Hill Mine, 100 Diamond Mine Rd, Abbeville, SC 29620, USA
