Dust Devil Mine

Dust Devil Mining Co. was founded by rock hounds who believe the Oregon Sunstone is on the threshold of becoming a very popular gemstone and that demand will cause the price increase considerably over the next few years. Partners Terry and Jude Clark and Don and Patsy Buford searched BLM records for the entire state and discovered three abandoned Sunstone claims in the Central Oregon High Desert near Plush, Oregon. The number of claims grew from three to nine, then fifteen, seventeen, and now twenty-five, including opal and varicite claims in Nevada and fire agate claims in California.

The Dust Devil Mine is now one of largest gemstone mining operations in the U.S. The mine is also one of the most environmentally conscious mines using large equipment.

Oregon Sunstone was officially named the Oregon State Gemstone by Governor Neil Goldschmidt and the Oregon legislature in 1987. Since that time Oregon Sunstone has been gaining popularity with collectors, artists, and jewelry lovers everywhere. It is now one of the leading gemstones mined in the U.S.