Which gemstones and minerals does Gabrielle Nistico collect, and what are her favorite rockhounding spots?

I’m a total rock nerd, but I haven’t published an official “master list” of everything I collect or all my secret digging spots yet. Based on what I’ve shared, I’m big on gemstones and crystals in general—think pretty, cuttable material and display pieces, not just random driveway gravel.

I’ve also talked about loving to hunt in the mountains, especially once spring hits and the weather cooperates. I tend to keep exact locations vague (most rockhounds do, to protect sites), but think classic hiking-and-digging territory rather than pay-to-dig tourist traps.

Are you more curious about what to collect, or where to start rockhounding near where you live?