San Diego County in southern California is world famous for its gem-bearing pegmatites that have produced some extraordinary specimens of Tourmaline, Beryl and Spodumene.
The Himalaya mine is a miarolitic pegmatite located in San Diego County. It is one the most prolific producers of some of the finest gem and specimen quality, multi-colored Tourmaline in the United States. The mining around this area has existed for over a century, and San Diego County still produces many extraordinary specimens from the various pegmatites.
The Himalaya mine has produced some of the most colorful and highly recognizable Tourmaline specimens in the world, including vivid green and pink bicolor crystals. These specimens are truly distinctive in form, appearance and coloration, and are so highly sought after by collectors, that the demand for fine specimens has caused the price of Himalaya Tourmalines to increase almost exponentially over the last 10 years.
Tourmalines from this historic and significant locality are among the most treasured gem crystals from not only the United States, but any pegmatite locality in the world.
