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Watertown, South Dakota USA
​​Dominion Gems: High-end Gold & Gemstone Mines & Mining Claims for sale; Gems, Fine Minerals & Crystal Specimens, Australian, Virgin Valley Nevada & worldwide Opals; Fine Agates & Jaspers; Lapidary Rough & Gemstones; Designer Cabochons. Gem & Mineral exploration & consulting related to mining claims. Assisting with building gem & mineral collections & acquiring fine specimens and stones. We are REAL life gold & gemstone prospectors, we mine/buy/sell/trade etc.
Website / Shop LAST UPDATED: 03/30/2025
American Gem Exploration & Mining Company ("AGEM")
The American Gem Exploration & Mining Company ("AGEM") is based out of Watertown, South Dakota, and is owned by Ron Keller and Chris Wentzell. Currently (2012) mining & offering South Dakota ROSE QUARTZ, TEEPEE CANYON AGATE, and GOLDEN BARITE specimens from South Dakota, USA, as well as other mineral specimens, gems, crystals, etc. Ron still consults with Dominion Gems.
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Ron & Chris in Virgin Valley
Ron & Chris at Mt Rushmore
Chris hiking in posts to stake
Ron Keller with Himalaya Tourmaline
Ron admiring his Pala Morganite
Ron at the Himalaya Mine fee dig
Ron displaying minerals at School
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Elk Creek Barite from South Dakota
Elk Creek Barite from South Dakota
Teepee Canyon Agate from South Dakota
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