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Brittain Cooper sifting gem gravel in a hand-dug hole in the Queensland outback

Sparkle Style Co. presents

The Gem Hunter's Guide

Real adventures. Extraordinary discoveries. Stories from the field.

The Adventure Begins

There's something extraordinary about finding a gemstone exactly where nature left it.

Join Crystalogist Brittain Cooper on her gem-hunting adventures, from remote landscapes to remarkable mineral discoveries. Through firsthand stories, original photography, and a lifelong curiosity for extraordinary stones, explore the thrill of the search, the beauty of the stones, and the places that make every discovery unforgettable.

Along the way, discover where to hunt, what to look for, and how to begin your own adventure.

Brit Cooper, Gem Fossicking GemFields, Saphhire/Rubyvale Australia
In the Field

Field Notes No. 01 · Queensland, Australia

From underground mines to independent fossicking, an adventure through Rubyvale and Sapphire, Queensland.

Explore the Adventure
Fossicking Park sign and sieving gear in the Queensland gemfields

Explore the Guide

Brittain Cooper with a friend from Lady Luck in the Queensland gemfields

Adventures from the Field

Firsthand stories, photographs, and discoveries from gemstone-hunting destinations around the world.

A bag of colorful rough stones found in the Queensland gemfields

Treasures Unearthed

Explore the actual gemstones discovered along the way, including sapphires, zircon, agate, and hematite.

Two pickaxes resting on rocks inside a mine

Before You Dig

Practical guides to fossicking licences, legal collecting areas, hand tools, safety, and responsible gemstone hunting.

“A licence gives you permission to fossick, not permission to dig anywhere.”

Always check local collecting rules, land access, and official maps before beginning your adventure.

The World Is Full of Hidden Treasures.

From extraordinary landscapes to the gemstones waiting beneath our feet, every adventure begins with curiosity. Explore the stories, discover the stones, and perhaps find inspiration for your own gem-hunting journey.

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All photography by Brittain Cooper.