MINERAL EXPLORERS | S2 | Ep4 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

MINERAL EXPLORERS | S2 | Ep4 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

San Diego’s rich gem history is mostly forgotten, but signs of its rockstar past are everywhere. Join veteran mineral dealer Thomas Nagin as he explores local geology – kayaking La Jolla’s sea caves, visiting the birthplace of kunzite, and the Pala Gem mining district, renowned for bluecap and pink tourmaline. We also visit the Gemological Institute of America and view a top mineral collector’s private collection.

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Thomas Nagin is the owner of Crystal Springs Mining & Jewelry Co. For over 40 years, Thomas has traveled straight to the source in search of the finest gems, crystals and minerals. Every mineral in his inventory is hand selected to ensure the highest quality and best price. Inspired by the many questions people have about his profession, Thomas created the television series “Mineral Explorers,” taking viewers along on his adventures around the world.

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26 Comments

  1. Charles Byrge on January 5, 2022 at 8:15 am

    I’m a miner for years, those walls and ceilings are very unsafe, layered faults

  2. N.J Bond on January 5, 2022 at 8:20 am

    They didnt mention green beryl or red beryl.
    Its more valuable then diamond in weight.I read about this.

  3. Jojo Soliva Ancheta Channel 🎵🎭 on January 5, 2022 at 8:22 am

    Wow !

  4. arkfreebird on January 5, 2022 at 8:24 am

    Mine owner is a pos.

  5. Windows10 on January 5, 2022 at 8:25 am

    Fallbrook is my hometown!

  6. iShock Gamers on January 5, 2022 at 8:29 am

    Man I’ve spent alotta time peeling rock off the pala chief mountain. Someday… Someday…
    Amazing video! Great job telling the story!

  7. Khushall gems on January 5, 2022 at 8:29 am

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  8. Tim Sucala on January 5, 2022 at 8:31 am

    way too many ads fam

  9. Alexia Rodriguez on January 5, 2022 at 8:32 am

    I want to go :]

  10. Phillip Graves on January 5, 2022 at 8:34 am

    I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you so much.

  11. lizzycoco11 on January 5, 2022 at 8:41 am

    I live in San Diego this was beautiful to see. I learned so much thank you I will definitely look into this.

  12. Likely Blue on January 5, 2022 at 8:44 am

    This reminds me of a tv show

  13. Regina Smith on January 5, 2022 at 8:50 am

    i, love the kunzite

  14. 💎PAINITE GEM STONES EXCLUSIVELY💎 on January 5, 2022 at 8:51 am
  15. Goutam Rakshit on January 5, 2022 at 8:52 am

    Suprrr

  16. Collect Gems OSRS on January 5, 2022 at 8:53 am

    Thats insane

  17. zorro angel on January 5, 2022 at 8:53 am
  18. Turtle .Hermit on January 5, 2022 at 8:55 am

    The mine owner got super weird after everyone started picking up the quartz, his idea to spread out the debris with a bob cat to find nicer crystals and comment that he would throw a perfect one away because this method was going to uncover much nicer ones; he’s shitting his pants over the idea that he might kick crumbs down to people he should be breaking bread with. Not a fan of this character.

  19. Jackie Chan on January 5, 2022 at 8:55 am

    amazing video. I grew up next to the mines and am blown away by their riches

  20. shermdeazy on January 5, 2022 at 8:57 am

    Opal is the best

  21. Richard on January 5, 2022 at 8:57 am

    A fantastic film!….I’d love to get some blue topped pink Tourmaline for my collection in the UK.

  22. partyrockhater on January 5, 2022 at 8:57 am

    Born and Raised in La Jolla Still here. Yeeewwww good vibes glad you enjoyed your visit to my beautiful home.

  23. Time Lizard on January 5, 2022 at 9:04 am

    pog

  24. Binh Nguyen on January 5, 2022 at 9:06 am

    👍🇺🇸

  25. ToomanyJ's ToomanyR's on January 5, 2022 at 9:09 am

    🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
    I never knew.
    Now I know, and knowing is half the battle

  26. Adrovic Resad on January 5, 2022 at 9:12 am

    excuse me esque the gentleman at the end of the report esque he sells the minerals u these just a private collection museum !?I would love to buy specimens from the United States so much

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