A Prolific Sapphire Region
It’s a small wonder that more and more people are flocking to Glen Innes Highlands to fossick.
We're part of the most prolific sapphire region in New South Wales which has the world’s richest mineral diversity belt.
It’s internationally famous for the deep rich, royal blue sapphires.
And there are other reasons: fossicking is easy, cheap, no licence is needed in NSW and it’s a fun activity for the whole family – with the prospect of glittering rewards.
Emmaville Mining Museum
If you're fossicking in the area of Emmaville or Torrington it's a good idea to stop into the Emmaville Mining Museum for local knowledge on fossicking in the area.
The museum houses incredible gem and mineral displays including the Curnow, Jillet, Gilbey, Ellis, Schumacher, Trethewey, Hermann and Maskey collections.
Out back is Foley’s General Store Museum, a replica blacksmith’s shop, an old wood-fired bakery, and a machinery shed filled with old mining equipment.
There’s also the interior of a hessian-lined miner’s hut, a collection of over 400 photographs of the old mines, miners, and the Emmaville community, a beautiful 1,500 bottle collection and a Military Room.
Local Merchants
Located at the Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre you'll find Reddestone Sapphires, offering an exclusive range of cut and polished, high quality natural sapphire. Highly regarded in the Gem stone industry around the world, they stock a beautiful range of 18 carat, 9 carat and sterling silver jewellery. If you'd like to create your own masterpiece they have a variety of loose sapphires, select your design and they'll have it fitted to your unique style.
Glen Innes is also home to Aussie Sapphire Lapidary Warehouse, an online lapidary business with a large range of supplies, whether you work with rock, glass or metal, they've got the products and advice you need.
Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show
Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show in Glen Innes is NSW’s largest annual gem and jewellery show, attracting visitors and dealers from all over Australia.
Minerama is perfect for all gem and jewellery lovers, rockhounds and outdoor adventurers. Search for buried treasure in Glen Innes Highlands a program of guided fossicking field trips to suit both beginner and experienced gem hunters.
There are over 100+ stalls trading in gemstones, fine jewellery, facet rough, lapidary tools & supplies, crystals, beads, fossils, mineral specimens, arts, crafts and more. Whether you are after a two-dollar special, a gemstone of world-class quality or a unique piece of jewellery you’ll find it at Minerama. .
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