with a ring and add earrings, necklaces, and bracelets to their collections in later years. Are there undiscovered Yogo-like dikes out there? Dick Berg says, “I’m a prospector at heart, and it’s hard to believe there’s only one of something.” In his geologic mapping of central Montana, Berg encountered numerous dikes similar to those at Yogo, although with no obvious sapphires. Perhaps with careful analysis and evaluation someone can discover another Montana treasure.
And the Yogo deposit itself? Don Baide says “Yogo’s history is just begin- ning.” Sapphire reserves in the dike are sufficient for years to come, so Yogo addicts will be able to complete their ensembles with matching, distinctive Montana sapphires.
BEST BETS FOR MONTANA “YOGO” SAPPHIRES
BILLINGS/ COLUMBUS
Montana Gem
637 N. 9th St., Columbus www.montanagem.com (866) MT-YOGOS
Richard I. Gibson is a geologist, historian, and free- lance writer living in Butte, MT.
BOZEMAN Alara Jewelry 42 W. Main St. www.alarajewelry.com (406) 522-8844
The Gem Gallery 402 E Main St. www.gemgallery.com (406) 587-9339
Jewelry Studio 129 W. Main St. www.jsjewelrystudio.com (406) 586-7191
GREAT FALLS Yogo Sapphire Jewelry Company 1219 Central Ave. www.yogojewelry.com (406) 727-5256
HAVRE
JM Donoven Designs 106 3rd Ave www.jmdonovendesigns.com (406) 265-1516
HUNGRY HORSE Rocky Mountain Nature Co. 111 Hungry Horse Blvd. www.rockymountainnatureco.com (406) 387-4079
KALISPELL Wheeler Jewelry 139 Main St. www.wheelerjewelrymt.com (406) 752-6809
MISSOULA Adair Jewelers 1325 S. Reserve St. www.adairjewelers.com (406) 721-4025
SYDNEY
John Stockhill Jewelers 116 S. Central Ave (406) 433-2702
WHITEFISH
Stephen Isley Jewelry 241 Central Avenue www.isleyjewelry.com (406) 862-2010
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