Raw Un-edited “live” Footage! Crystal Hunting for Ruby & Sapphire In North Carolina

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июн 2019
  • Finding Ruby and Sapphire stones. This was my very first live feed. I wasn’t prepared at all for doing it, but just went with it. At one point the phone got overheated. But just stay with it, great finds if ruby and sapphire during the video! Will have fully edited version of this video out around the first weekend of July! Its gonna be epic!
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  • @marinebumble1
    @marinebumble1 4 года назад +30

    As a Gemologist, I would like to make a suggestion for the new people sluicing for Rubies, that you take a UV light with you. Rubies will show Brite Red and are the easiest way to find them.

    • @SangosEvilTwin
      @SangosEvilTwin 2 года назад

      Is it the chromium that causes the glow (I think that's what gives rubies their color) or is it a standard of corundum in general?

    • @marinebumble1
      @marinebumble1 2 года назад +1

      @@SangosEvilTwin actually it is not the Chromium...because that is also what makes an Emerald green, but Emeralds don't fluoresce.

    • @tobascoheat6582
      @tobascoheat6582 2 года назад

      @ Eric Peterson What a good tip! Thanks!!

    • @tobascoheat6582
      @tobascoheat6582 2 года назад

      @@marinebumble1 I want to go "rock hunting" with you!!

    • @WavyOnMobile
      @WavyOnMobile 4 месяца назад

      @@marinebumble1 it is the chromium, emeralds don't fluoresce because of the vanadium

  • @marykay2461
    @marykay2461 3 года назад +9

    Family vacation several yrs back we ended up there. We found tons of gems!! Was so much fun getting so dirty finding little treasures!! My sister had a sapphire cab made and her husband had a ruby cab made. They made rings that are truly stunning.

  • @yvonnebrumbeloe6626
    @yvonnebrumbeloe6626 5 лет назад +37

    Man it has been over 45 years since I mined there!!!! Actually found out I was Pregnant a few weeks after being there!!!!! Lol She will be 44 this December ! Time to go back!!!!!!

    • @timwendt5135
      @timwendt5135 3 года назад

      A Clarifier would help large screen, medium screen and small screen.

  • @michelleangers342
    @michelleangers342 3 года назад +7

    I just absolutely love your videos and all the wonderful places you go and the beautiful stones you find. Thank you so much for sharing! Much love to you and yours from Windsor, ON Canada.

  • @annetteklein4827
    @annetteklein4827 5 лет назад +10

    Not gonna lie love the live footage! Makes me feel like I am there with you. Love watching the same ole thing as you say 🥰😍❤️

  • @carol-annhunter4631
    @carol-annhunter4631 2 года назад +4

    Great job of your first live video, it's candid and informative. I enjoy all of your videos especially the ones with Matrix and Dylan, they bring out the fun in you

  • @saewelodivine1665
    @saewelodivine1665 5 лет назад +6

    I loved watching this! Being part Cherokee and Creek i spent a lot of time up there in Franklin and Cherokee! Found my first ruby when i was 10 doing water flume mining. I've loved crystals ever since! Thank you for sharing this! I wish I'd caught it live but hopefully you'll do it again! Take care no more breaking your neck 😉 and p.s. the hair cut looks great!! ❤💎

  • @AdamarisCraftsss
    @AdamarisCraftsss 5 лет назад +17

    Love the haircut! You look so different! Just want to say I absolutely love your videos!! I’ve been obsessed with collecting rocks since I was a little kid. My mom would find bags of them under my bed lol 😂

  • @danielhatch3740
    @danielhatch3740 5 лет назад +2

    I hitched hiked from Camp Lejeune, N.C. to Franklin, N.C. to Ruby mine several times when I was in the Marine Corps 1982-1985. They were adventures I will never forget! Love It. :)

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  5 лет назад +2

      Wow that’s a long ways! That’s a serious adventure! I’m really impressed by that!🙌🙏💎🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @blessedone843
    @blessedone843 5 лет назад +14

    Wow! I was at work when you live streamed. I wish I could have commented while you were live...Oh Brian by the way love your haircut.😊

  • @mollyhollypollydolly8760
    @mollyhollypollydolly8760 5 лет назад +5

    I really enjoyed the live footage thanks for sharing 👍🏼🤙🏻

  • @MamaBearDora
    @MamaBearDora 5 лет назад +2

    You Lucky Rabbit!! Love all the pieces you find!! So need to be out there...! Keep on truckin, Rabbit!!

  • @65monsterman
    @65monsterman 5 лет назад +1

    Great intro hahaha, I LOVE your videos, thank you so much for taking the time to make these

  • @imari2305
    @imari2305 5 лет назад +2

    Aww Brian so sorry about all the technical difficulties. Looking forward to your next video. Great find on those rubies and garnets!! Glad you're not hurt from surfing and great haircut too!!

  • @candyontherag8248
    @candyontherag8248 Год назад

    Loved this video so much...We had to watch it again !! WHAT !!! WHOO HOOO FROM CALIFORNIA!!! JOHNNY AND CANDY!!!!

  • @katherinedoughty839
    @katherinedoughty839 5 лет назад +2

    Crikey! What an awesome place. Love to see what you do with some of these beautiful specimens. Very exciting...thanks for sharing. Hope your feeling 100% soon. Tc 👍

  • @amonaten13
    @amonaten13 5 лет назад +1

    Man I love how candid you are about your sound issues. Making RUclips videos is complicated! Lol. Love your channel. Hooked me with the zelda intros. Thanks for sharing so much with all of us.

  • @ronin478
    @ronin478 5 лет назад +2

    My son and I are going later this month! Looking forward to it! Thank you for sharing this!

  • @sandrajones1609
    @sandrajones1609 Год назад

    I enjoyed the unedited live version with ALL the glitches... I learned much!

  • @milesnn
    @milesnn 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome adventure hands on finding sweet crystals fantastic thanks work gets in the way of live streams but one of theses days it won’t be safe keep the great videos coming

  • @rebeccaharmony1438
    @rebeccaharmony1438 5 лет назад +3

    Oh my gosh, those are large! And how fun you can dig your own out of the pile. Josh and I will be sure to stop there next time. Thanks for the awesome video Mr. Crystal Collector. 😁

  • @nancygaxiola5412
    @nancygaxiola5412 Год назад +1

    Wow this is the first time I've seen you're first video! Great!

  • @jungalllife2819
    @jungalllife2819 5 лет назад +2

    I was thinking about taking my kids their. Thank you for doing a video and I'll be making a visit soon.👍

  • @maryjaynemay3410
    @maryjaynemay3410 5 лет назад +2

    Quality is excellent. Great video Brian.

  • @sandrajones1609
    @sandrajones1609 Год назад

    Thank You for bringing us All along, aWeSoMe❣️

  • @merylfeldman7124
    @merylfeldman7124 5 лет назад +3

    Everything is perfect! Video, sound, rubies and garnets so far!

  • @Dunite137
    @Dunite137 5 лет назад +3

    I helped my family run one of the other Cowee Valley ruby and sapphire mines a ways down the road from Mason Mountain mine. Spent most of my childhood helping my Grandma and Dad run that mine and showing customers how to pick out their gemstones. If you're still in the area I would recommend checking out Cowee Valley Lapidary (which is also down the road from Mason Mountain). Bob Dennis is the owner and his store has a TON of native Cowee Valley material and also gems from all over the world. Hes been around for a long time so if you do go just be prepared for a gruff personality haha, BUT he is an absolute wealth of gemological information. I discovered your videos a few months ago and when I saw this video was in North Carolina I instantly watched!! I love your constant excitement and the educational nature of your videos :).

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  5 лет назад +1

      Oh wow! Thanks for the message and all the information! I’ll be back there soon and I have to check his place out that’s why

  • @evamarie5024
    @evamarie5024 5 лет назад +3

    I'm excited about this venture! It's not about nothing else other than the thrill of hard work. Finding, cleaning, and enjoying the specials of the day!😍

  • @daianmata5945
    @daianmata5945 3 года назад +1

    Your so fun, and enjoy watching your video s.
    Thanks again !
    I miss the Dog , he is a movie STAR ! HA ! HA
    HE MAKES ME SMILE !

  • @kathleenloverso5654
    @kathleenloverso5654 5 лет назад +2

    Awesome, Brian ! ✌🏼🤩👍🏼🌺💫

  • @williamjones205
    @williamjones205 5 лет назад +2

    Love the videos! I am originally from Tarboro, NC and watching this makes me wanna come find some rubies! Living here in Michigan now I have learned to love rock collecting and hunting. You should come to the upper peninsula of Michigan and do silver or copper video. Or an agate video or many others. Thanks again for showing us how easy it is to find good locations

  • @eastonrice1009
    @eastonrice1009 5 лет назад +1

    Great video they are getting better and better.

  • @therealbettyjane
    @therealbettyjane 5 лет назад +2

    I love watching your videos. You look different with the shorter hair. It's a good look for you. Thank you for sharing.

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much for watching! Every two or three years I cut my hair short, then I let it grow back out long, LOL. Kind a liking it short

    • @therealbettyjane
      @therealbettyjane 5 лет назад

      @@TheCrystalCollector I'll bet it's much cooler....🙂

  • @shaysweet6235
    @shaysweet6235 5 лет назад +4

    You cut your hair!!!!!! Lookin good!

  • @Amapola_Lola
    @Amapola_Lola 3 года назад +1

    *I wish I could have watched this live! love this video*

  • @rebeccacoddington5220
    @rebeccacoddington5220 2 года назад

    I really love your videos. I love that your so into crystals. So am I & I just started digging. What a rush!

  • @susansmith6680
    @susansmith6680 5 лет назад +2

    Great video, missed the live. Love the hair cut.

  • @JimmyHRamone
    @JimmyHRamone 5 лет назад +3

    You are rocking that new haircut man!

  • @TheKimworldwide
    @TheKimworldwide 5 лет назад +3

    I love your video's & such Awesome finds ❤ just amazing natural gift's that have been created & thank you for sharing the beauty! 🙏❤

  • @mezellenjohnson2753
    @mezellenjohnson2753 5 лет назад +2

    The last piece you showed us, the gorgeous purple specimen piece is absolutely beautiful Bryan. It's a shame you couldn't find a larger piece but you have one and I think its really special. Terry my husband watched with me and ended up as enthusiastic as you are. He says your voice is relaxing and your love of crystals is contagious. You did brilliantly for a first live recording and we both enjoyed watching. Take care my friend Mary-Ellen UK

  • @matthewsgoldenadventures3330
    @matthewsgoldenadventures3330 5 лет назад +1

    Great episode I love watching your shows please do some more in north carolina if you take advise I go to the ray mica mine it is awesome

  • @michaelkane2470
    @michaelkane2470 5 лет назад +2

    Hey love your videos,I used to live in Cashiers,Nc and Sylva,Nc.When I used to work for Franklin Nc Upos,used to pass the Gem mine in Franklin.

  • @dianeriegel839
    @dianeriegel839 3 года назад +1

    I want to see more of you finding Ruby's !!

  • @alyssatorres5897
    @alyssatorres5897 5 лет назад +1

    You trimmed your hair! Lol 😆 Looks so good! Lol now you should feel cooler in that heat! Great video!!

  • @rebeccacoddington4402
    @rebeccacoddington4402 2 года назад

    I love all your videos! I love how you love crystals! I do too. I collect them. I just started my digging journey. What a rush! It would be awesome for subscribers to get a chance to dig with you, a dream come true!

  • @lindahill1636
    @lindahill1636 3 года назад

    I loved the live hunt!!!

  • @AL_MUSWI
    @AL_MUSWI 5 лет назад +2

    Nice video and nice haircut

  • @canastasiou68
    @canastasiou68 5 лет назад +1

    Just Awesome. Cheers

  • @1.4142
    @1.4142 5 лет назад +2

    Great colors.

  • @maryjaynemay3410
    @maryjaynemay3410 5 лет назад +1

    This is so cool. We get to be with you live!!! Everything you do is simply awesome! We trust you to find what you seek.

  • @debbiemitchell6055
    @debbiemitchell6055 5 лет назад +2

    I think I am going to go to North Carolina for a vacation, that is such a great deal! I want to go to this mine and that Amethyst mine you showed and the emerald mine! It's so exciting, thanks for this awesome video!

  • @paigelee6321
    @paigelee6321 5 лет назад

    I enjoyed watching you live 😊✌🏻yep I always find garnets in stream and creeks sapphires too

  • @biggrex
    @biggrex 5 лет назад +2

    Most of the stuff in the Cowee Valley area is seeded now. Sheffield and Cherokee are still supposed to be unseeded. My parents ran one of the last unseeded ones, the Jacobs Mine which used to be part of the Gibson Mine. Schuler, Holbrook, and Gibson were the original mines right on Cowee Creek. They ran it for the last six years of the mine's life and closed it down I think around 2006. I'd say the heyday of those mines was the 1950's to maybe the 1980's. The rhodolites from Mason are most likely still native, they were always known for them, not many areas you could find that exact color for seeding.

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  5 лет назад

      Yes a lot of it is seeded I agree, that’s why I like Cherokee and Sheffield. I also found out Mason mountain is legit, I went up to the top of their main Mining operation and it’s the real deal.

  • @audiotron1003
    @audiotron1003 3 года назад +1

    I've got a fairly large collection of uncut rubies and sapphires on my channel. I always buy them if they are hexagonal and have the triangular time keepers on them. One is about 1000 carrots.

  • @patriciausaf9861
    @patriciausaf9861 5 лет назад

    I love watching you unearth all the beautiful gems and crystals. I am homebound in a wheelchair with MS and a spinal cord injury. I have always loved to go gem hunting, but Have not been able to for 20 years now. Thank you so much for your videos. They make me happy!
    Patricia Huff, Kernersville, NC

  • @saleemmohammed2236
    @saleemmohammed2236 4 года назад +1

    Great video

  • @cindytappe6486
    @cindytappe6486 3 года назад +1

    Looks good so far.

  • @maryjaynemay3410
    @maryjaynemay3410 5 лет назад

    Good. Great color.

  • @steveprouse9634
    @steveprouse9634 2 года назад +1

    Great 👍 quality

  • @jasonbullard2280
    @jasonbullard2280 2 года назад

    Thanks for doing a video of this location. I have been twice already and I'm going back next week for another dig and the gem show. would like to share some pics of the rubies I've found. one of them is REALLY REALLY NICE!!! It's only 290 ct but LOOKS GREAT! I also found few over 300 ct and my friend found one 910 ct and a few more over 300ct

  • @shahnazsulaiman9571
    @shahnazsulaiman9571 2 года назад +1

    Bryan you must be having a wonderful time it is a great hobby.

  • @candyontherag8248
    @candyontherag8248 Год назад

    AND AGAIN !!WHOO HOOO FROM CALIFORNIA!!! JOHHNY AND CANDY WHAT!!!!

  • @SerenaMoonstone
    @SerenaMoonstone 5 лет назад +1

    I went there the day after u did, found cool stuff! Had a great time despite the rain.

  • @kiwitreasurefinds6827
    @kiwitreasurefinds6827 5 лет назад +1

    Love it...

  • @Absolution55
    @Absolution55 5 лет назад +1

    I missed the live stream, I remember when you did the amethyst live stream at Purple Heart mine, great video here as usual.

  • @davehowell3209
    @davehowell3209 5 лет назад +1

    My wife and I will be there in July... going to be fun!

  • @mendi1957
    @mendi1957 5 лет назад +1

    Oh snap ... I missed this live! Would of loved to caught this ... live vids draws u in and its the next best thing to being there. One can learn all around what goes on ... its a reference, so when I'm able to go there I can refer back to your vids for pointers
    I understand short hair in the summer but personally long hair rocks. ... just sayin'
    Infinite Blessings to all 💥💥💥

  • @donaldtayloe4406
    @donaldtayloe4406 4 года назад

    This is pretty cool

  • @leannkennedy6568
    @leannkennedy6568 5 лет назад +1

    This place looks like a lot of fun... and some hard work. Like your hair cut. Stay safe, especially while surfing!

  • @mikelouis9389
    @mikelouis9389 5 лет назад +1

    Wow! You are bump up against the road! That ain't such a bad thing either. Some of the places I've driven the Xterra to are so far out in the boonies that even my satellite radio wasn't getting any reception. 🤣

    • @richardbidinger2577
      @richardbidinger2577 5 лет назад +2

      That sounds like a place you could turn around and find Rod Serling standing there ready to start a Twilight Zone episode. That is way out there.

    • @mikelouis9389
      @mikelouis9389 5 лет назад +1

      @@richardbidinger2577 A UFO pulled up, I was fearing the probe, the little gray bug eyed rascal looked me in the eye and said "Where the hell are we?"

  • @Auxtraii
    @Auxtraii 5 лет назад +1

    So cool

  • @NatetheKilla420
    @NatetheKilla420 3 года назад

    Amazing

  • @gristlevonraben
    @gristlevonraben 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome

  • @capt.bart.roberts4975
    @capt.bart.roberts4975 8 месяцев назад

    That's a beautiful star ruby, I bought one in Colombo, Sri Lanka, $75 and 130cts of lovely gemmy goodness.

  • @melindahawk8540
    @melindahawk8540 Год назад

    I’m going to go there and give it a try soon

  • @Tracys_Little_Patch_of_Dirt
    @Tracys_Little_Patch_of_Dirt 5 лет назад +1

    That looked like fun to do.

  • @capt.bart.roberts4975
    @capt.bart.roberts4975 8 месяцев назад

    This was cool.

  • @OK-vr8ml
    @OK-vr8ml 5 лет назад +2

    Dang it I missed the stream I got to turn on notifications for your channel so I don’t miss your next one

  • @deniseferree279
    @deniseferree279 5 лет назад +1

    Wow, love the haircut. Love garnets, that is so cool to see them raw.

  • @tonyhamby1812
    @tonyhamby1812 5 лет назад +3

    Take all the washed gravel with you to check back at home.

  • @nacyluzvegalopez2570
    @nacyluzvegalopez2570 5 лет назад +1

    Hello from Puerto Rico

  • @capt.bart.roberts4975
    @capt.bart.roberts4975 8 месяцев назад

    Two hours from me is South Yorkshire, bloody miles away and at least fifteen different accents and dialects!

  • @JANsEffectHouse
    @JANsEffectHouse 5 лет назад +1

    I love watching all of your videos. I would LOVE to come and mine with you....You should have giveaways.

  • @sharonleaderfam4273
    @sharonleaderfam4273 4 года назад +2

    Quality is fine on the video. Love your channel. Wish I could do more than watch. I'm handicapped.

  • @cindystechschulte2084
    @cindystechschulte2084 3 года назад

    Quality awesome

  • @yvonnebrumbeloe6626
    @yvonnebrumbeloe6626 5 лет назад +1

    Wow!!!!! It was $15 a bucket when I was there!!!!! There was someone up flue from me that missed a nice ruby and washed down and bumped into my screen!!!!

  • @pamelafox5882
    @pamelafox5882 5 лет назад +1

    Oh I forgot to tell you earlier, go to hobby lobby or Michael's and get some fairy jars in the jewelry area to put your garnets in, makes a great necklace.

    • @pamelafox5882
      @pamelafox5882 5 лет назад +1

      I use them for all my small stones and chips, even for smaller quartz points I find😄

  • @WanderingBuffalos
    @WanderingBuffalos 5 лет назад +1

    We have gone to Masons Ruby and Sapphire mine in Franklin a couple of times. Such a beautiful area.

  • @frenkoutdistrict8160
    @frenkoutdistrict8160 5 лет назад +3

    The barbershop did you good, This is a better look.

  • @daltonswinney7077
    @daltonswinney7077 5 лет назад +1

    And if you do it right you can just flip the screen and all the garnets sapphires and rubies zircon spinels will be on the bottom and when you flip it it'll all be on top check also sapphire mountain great quality stuff

  • @patriciaspell2569
    @patriciaspell2569 3 года назад

    Agree, the salted stuff is for the kids. They are so disappointed if they do not find something

  • @ghemperly2609
    @ghemperly2609 4 месяца назад

    Very clear

  • @DigDigDig
    @DigDigDig 5 лет назад +1

    Goinn' Liiiiive!

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  5 лет назад +1

      Lol, we need to go live again at paradise!

    • @DigDigDig
      @DigDigDig 5 лет назад

      @@TheCrystalCollector fo sho' haha....we won't have PA Joel acting like a goofball, but Chris droppin' the F-Bombs again could shock the kiddos and anger the rents lol

  • @mikelouis9389
    @mikelouis9389 5 лет назад +2

    Ruby's and sapphires have a Mohs hardness of 9.0. When I was growing up they were the second hardest mineral known behind diamond. Now there's a mineral i had to look up called moisanite that is harder than ruby.

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  5 лет назад +1

      I couldn’t remember right off, I knew it was atleast 8.5, I guess that’s why these have maintained there shape after being washed out of the mountain side

    • @mikelouis9389
      @mikelouis9389 5 лет назад +1

      @@TheCrystalCollector You're waaaaaaaay too young to remember always shopping for the best needle for your records. All the best used diamond, next best was ruby or sapphire. Hard and very tough. See, science class WAS important and damned if I didn't wind up using a LOT of algebra in several of my careers! Who knew? I still haven,t found a use for the date the Magna Carta was signed, but I aint dead yet 😁

    • @1.4142
      @1.4142 5 лет назад

      It was discovered in 1893

    • @mikelouis9389
      @mikelouis9389 5 лет назад

      @@1.4142 But not really EVER mentioned. Well, there's one positive for the internet.

  • @pamelafox5882
    @pamelafox5882 5 лет назад +1

    Love the haircut, by the way, tell kenny hi.🤗 goes the weather that way, I'm so missing living in wilmington.

  • @georginabuziak5110
    @georginabuziak5110 5 лет назад +2

    ANNNNNNNNNNND.........he's out..........LOL Brian! Love the new hair cut.......Love the fact you're trying out the live feed....you'll figure it out hun.....no worries! Sorry to hear about your surfing injury........had neck problems all my life but a drunk driver finished off my neck for me when I was only 24......it sucks........just baby it for a bit........and trust me on this little bit of advice.....get yourself a REALLY REALLY GOOD Omega 3 supplement........all the hard work you do with the rock hounding WILL take it's toll and having the omega 3s on board WILL help with A LOT of "stuff"!!!! MANY years of rock hounding, digging AND my mixed media art has left me tons of issues.....the omegas are great for inflammation ETC.........can't wait to see your next adventure!

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  5 лет назад +2

      I’ll have to try that, thanks! I’ve been eating lots of curry powder in my foods lately, it’s also supposed to get rod of inflammation

    • @georginabuziak5110
      @georginabuziak5110 5 лет назад

      @@TheCrystalCollector YW................curry, cayenne, extract of black pepper (BioPerine....this will "enhance" the good effects of the other spices) and turmeric are ALL anti-inflammatory but they have to be "good" supplements or else they simply don't have the strength to do the job.......... : ) (BTW.....almond milk is another good anti-inflammatory) good luck and feel better

  • @elizabethmciaglo6137
    @elizabethmciaglo6137 5 лет назад

    All Good.

  • @benatchison6600
    @benatchison6600 5 лет назад +1

    Vid is Great & Mic is A Ok !!

  • @L8dyAriel
    @L8dyAriel 5 лет назад +1

    sounds good. I just brought back white quartz from vermont. Garnet from CT and those are lovely cab colors. backlight them later on, see how the bands pop.

  • @ecst2wcst
    @ecst2wcst 5 лет назад +1

    Brian. Now that your back I will be coming across the street to see what you got.