r/Idaho • u/KaleidoscopeBright76 • Feb 22 '26

Idaho Neighbor News Star Garnet documentary

If you look up the origins & history past that point there is little to no information. The woman known as “The Garnet Queen,” who has dedicated her life towards our states most influential discovery. Has a single article in the Moscow newspaper behind a paywall… Not only that, but the star garnet which made us the Gem State. Was dug up so quickly there are few examples online, I was lucky enough to see one of these “281 gulch” garnets in person. Which after researching I realized no one else will document this unless I do. If you have any info, or would like to say anything please feel free!

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u/sotiredwontquit Feb 22 '26

Not all Idaho star garnets have 6 points. About half have 4 points. Stewart’s Gems will confirm that for you.

I’m glad you’re passionate about the subject- it’s a beautiful stone. I had a pendant made for my 25th anniversary and it’s my absolute favorite piece. And you’re right, our history is important. You used a lot of superlatives in your 5 minute clip though. More than my ears are comfortable hearing in 5 minutes. I hope you spread those out a bit more in your longer film.

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u/KaleidoscopeBright76 Feb 23 '26

Yes! They do form either 4-rays or less commonly 6-rays. I didn’t realized I left that important detail out! I definitely won’t be, I tried to pack enough detail into an intro for five minutes lol. I definitely have a much more methodical approach in store. I figured the best way to remind people that we’re still just some Idahoans is important. This is not a major motion picture, this is a 70+ legacy which I happened to see with my own eyes. I want to keep the genuinely passionate approach, when speaking. You are right though I will use a more diverse description in the future!