How Montana Gold Rushers Literally Threw Away A Fortune In Sapphires

[Riddick]

In 1866, Montana—specifically the Yogo Gulch—was awash with disappointed prospectors, tossing out the blue pebbles they found in their sluice boxes as they panned for gold. FULL STORY

[Doka]

A very interesting article, Riddick. I have some small Montana Sapphires(Yogos) they are lovely. Did not have any idea about their history. Thanks for posting.