Record #:

24202

Author(s):

Frank, Maggie

Abstract:

Jamie Hill mines rocks and emeralds in Hiddenite, North Carolina. His mine produced the most expensive emerald found in North America and thousands more carats of gemstones.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 11, November 2006, p36-42, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gems--Hiddenite; Emerald miners--Hiddenite; Emerald deposits--Hiddenite; Emerald mines and mining; Emerald deposits; Gems--North Carolina

Record #:

11323

Author(s):

Chapman, Ashton

Abstract:

North Carolina is the only state where significant quantities of emeralds have been found in the country. J. Adlai D. Stevenson, a prominent Statesville merchant and mineral collector, discovered the first emerald in Alexander County in 1875. Discoveries in Mitchell and Cleveland Counties followed shortly thereafter.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 33 Issue 23, May 1966, p16, 30, il

Subject(s):

Emerald mines and mining; Emerald deposits