WOW - this was our best year ever for gem & mineral finds!!!  We found so many great rock specimens while digging for treasure in the desert with the saguaros, mountain lions and javelinas!  Thought we would share some beautiful photos of this great adventure!!

A beautiful crested saguaro - a rare find in the Sonoran desert.

What a beautiful day to look for treasures!

Ok so this guy looks a bit ornery - have to avoid him in the desert!

Just look at these beautiful colors on these rocks out there in the desert!!

This little girl wanted to come home with us but we thought it would be too cold back here on the East Coast!!  What a cute little Screech Owl!!

Stalagtites in a cave - sorry the picture is so blurry - we were a little shaky being that far underground!!

Giant geodes at a show out there - notice how small the bike is next to the one on the left!!

A close up of the crystals inside the giant beauty above!!

Breathtaking natural desert beauty!!

We actually had to drive down the side of this mountain on a very narrow winding road - scary but fun!!

Mining for treasures in the desert - we can't wait to show you all of the rare specimens we found!! 

Here is a little taste of some of the unusual specimens - these are drilled and ready to make into gorgeous jewelry!

All of the below are drilled too - delicious caves of crystals in tantalizing shades of ice blue, lavender & salmon.