Ultimate Little Three Mine Tour and digging Experience

Item Description

Immerse yourself in a day visit to the legendary Little Three gem mine in Ramona, San Diego County, Southern California. Since 1904, this renowned mine has yielded breathtaking and unique specimens of topaz, spessartine, tourmaline, and much more! It is the finest source for USA spessartine garnet, and historically had huge value produced in the same pegmatite you will now be allowed to work!

Your adventure includes:
- A guided day with a tour of both the historic and current workings, revealing the mine’s fascinating history and modern mining techniques.
- Exclusive access to tailings in the historic topaz ledge and the opportunity to work the hardrock in our recent spessartine-rich ledge.
- A special ore bag filled with treasures from our recent spessartine-abundant pockets.

Perfect for 2 to 4 enthusiasts, this unforgettable experience is available throughout 2024-2025 by mutual agreement on scheduling. Winners responsible for their own travel costs.

Generously donated by Little Three Mining Company (owned by Levi and Danielle Gregory).

Don’t miss your chance to explore this gem of a destination!

Things to note:
Keep up to $2000 (retail value) in found specimens, with the opportunity to purchase additional found specimens at fair prices. Note: if specimens can be reattached to matrix or larger specimens they may need to be kept by the mine. Travel costs are not included. This trip is good for maximum up to 4 people.

This specimen is part of the 2024 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium benefit auction, with proceeds benefiting Mineralogical Record, Rocks & Minerals, Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, and mindat.org. Thanks to all of our participants!

Billing for this auction will occur on Monday, August 19th, for payment using PayPal or a credit card.