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American Gems and the Rise of U S Gem Industries
The article argues that cutting off European gem imports during the war will spur American gem production. It highlights turquoise mining in New Mexico and Arizona, sapphire mining in Montana, emeralds near Shelby North Carolina, and Arkansas diamond finds. It notes variable values, market demand, and the need for improved methods to grow the American gem trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Surro Mountains
Silver City
Burre
New York
California
Nevada
Texas
Montana
Cottonwood Creek
Deer Lodge County
Foro Creek
Fergus County
Switzerland
Cerlon
Shelby
N.C
Arkansas