12 Days of Giveaways

A stunning emerald-green Victoria Stone cabochon, expertly shaped and polished by Ben Kaniuth Lapidary. Its unmatched chatoyancy and fanning patterns make it a true collector’s treasure. Victoria Stone is an extremely scarce, early-1960s manmade gem—highly sought after and rarely seen today.

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This stone intarsia features a polka dot agate center framed by precision-cut borders of basanite and lapis lazuli, backed with plume agate. Stone intarsias combine multiple stones to showcase a natural “landscape” as if framed like a miniature painting. Each one can be worn as jewelry or displayed as a tiny work of art!

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Win a full pound of Tin Oxide polish from Jesco Products—perfect for bringing your stones to a brilliant, mirror-like shine. Includes a rock-polish guide to help you get pro-level results at home.

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Thousands of satisfied customers say this TV-5 Stone Finishing Kit is a must for any beginner. Kit comes complete with a motorized base, two bowls, clear lid, two rubber nuts and all grits needed for grinding through the final polish of most gemstones.

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Win two 2026 train tickets aboard the historic Cumbres & Toltec Railroad. Redeem them for any Daily Excursion (5/23/26-9/11/26) or hop on a special Geology Train in June or September for a rolling front-row seat to incredible rock formations, rugged cliffs and geologic history in action.

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The perfect starter set for new tumblers! This kit includes a reliable Model 3A tumbler, a LORTONE 4-Step Polish kit, plastic pellets, rough stones, and a clear, easy-to-follow instruction booklet—everything you need to turn raw rocks into gleaming gems.

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A Christmas tree–shaped smoky quartz gemstone filled with shimmering bronze rutile—its needle-like crystals look just like tree branches. Weighing 181 cts and measuring 44 × 26 mm, it was beautifully faceted by Mark Oros for Hashnu Studio. A one-of-a-kind gem!

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A two-part prize that’s perfect for collectors of all ages! First, enjoy the Studio Mineralia Mineral Match Game, which turns a classic concentration game into a geologic adventure. Then add a touch of natural beauty to your home with a striking Honey Agate display piece from Mexico. Stand included. 

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Mine for Herkimer diamond (quartz) crystals at our forest dig site, Crystal Ridge. Hard rock mining and dirt digging options are available. All experience levels welcome. Area boasts classic doubly terminated gems plus rare "black diamonds," skeletals, black stem scepters and barbells! Keep what you find! Valid until December 2026.

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Black stem scepters are one of the Diamond Mountain's specialties and are the rarest of all Herkimer diamond forms. This gorgeous scepter specimen showcases smoky coloration and skeletal features. The prize also includes a display stand. A $500 retail value!

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Enjoy a $250 gift card to shop on MineralAuctions.com! Browse and bid on hundreds of specimens every week —most starting at just $10. It’s your chance to score stunning crystals, rare minerals and collector pieces. Gift card valid through December 31, 2026.

 

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This basket includes a signed copy of Rock On! Utah Rockhounding Guide and the signed children’s book Addy’s Adventures: Rock Collecting. You’ll also receive a rock and mineral set, a sturdy rock hammer, head magnifiers, a 365nm UV light, and a UV-reactive mineral set.

Hope you enjoyed the 12 Days of Giveaways! Happy Rockhounding!

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Enter daily between 12/1/25 at 12:00 a.m. EST and 12/12/25 at 11:30 p.m. EST (“Entry Period”).

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