Record #:

12273

Author(s):

Abstract:

The \"Carolina Emerald\" is the largest and finest-cut emerald ever mined in North America. It was found in Alexander County near the community of Hiddenite by Wayne Anthony. Tiffany & Co., New York jewelers, placed a value of $100,000 on it.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 3, July 1971, p9, 25, il

Subject(s):

Emerald miners--Hiddenite; Emerald deposits--Hiddenite