REAL DIAMONDS and GOLD in New York City Sidewalk Cracks!

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    Today I visit and do some treasure hunting in the Diamond District in New York City and demonstrate how to find Real Diamonds and Gold in the Sidewalk cracks. Treasure hunting in NYC
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  • @Klesh
    @Klesh  Před rokem +409

    Welcome new subscribers! Lots of interest in this video, and there are many more like it on this channel. The follow up video (linked at the end) shows re-testing all the gemstones with a much better big-boy tester. I'm sure you'll enjoy that video just as much 💍

    • @funnyVideo95898
      @funnyVideo95898 Před rokem +10

      What is the name of diamond test Device

    • @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307
      @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 Před rokem +5

      Plus bags of drug the real reason for doing this!

    • @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307
      @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 Před rokem

      @@flybyinsight5498 A remote view conspiracy nut who cant put in the correct time stamp!

    • @rjmendoza
      @rjmendoza Před rokem +4

      I’m surprised the companies don’t have someone doing this at least once a week. I know it’s Pennies compared to what they make but it keeps people from loitering in from

    • @realcanadiangirl64
      @realcanadiangirl64 Před rokem

      I just found your channel tonight and subbed. My question is what is that gold dust from. Old worn down jewelry?

  • @jmkeff
    @jmkeff Před 2 lety +3998

    A good Tip i learned when i used to do this was i put on a ORANGE Reflective Vest , everyone thought i was contracted to clean the sidewalks and they wont think you're crazy haha

    • @christinearianna2424
      @christinearianna2424 Před rokem +87

      Awesome idea

    • @dodoltaladodol2412
      @dodoltaladodol2412 Před rokem +233

      You are Still crazy if you think he get so much gold and diamond on street. He is fake

    • @spammerscammer
      @spammerscammer Před rokem +85

      @@dodoltaladodol2412 thank you. Man I was like this guy is so full of shit. Lol

    • @user-wx7mi5dj8u
      @user-wx7mi5dj8u Před rokem +18

      @@dodoltaladodol2412 Okay Doodoododododooo. Did anyone ask?

    • @3starperfectdeer233
      @3starperfectdeer233 Před rokem +50

      @@user-wx7mi5dj8u No but he's probably correct.

  • @srh9893
    @srh9893 Před 2 lety +5805

    Nifty. I never did any hunts myself, but i bought your gold kit for my dad last year and watched him have fun in the backyard while visiting my family. Was fun to watch a 60 year old man play with dirt like he was 8 again.

    • @noodlewater12
      @noodlewater12 Před 2 lety +97

      hahah for sure. Just got a magnet fishing kit can't wait to go play xD

    • @pillarcloud8266
      @pillarcloud8266 Před 2 lety +43

      Live with your family

    • @dickweed6975
      @dickweed6975 Před 2 lety +30

      Geez I had a Tonka hydro dump as a kid am 64 now was Tom boy,but loved tht truck,after pushing pets around in it I could dump em might help in hunt? It more fun now playing in dirt.the wisdom is in there somewhere😜

    • @pammypampam6920
      @pammypampam6920 Před 2 lety +10

      I didn't know you have gold kits available! I'll have to figure out where to get one for myself! I know I've lost expensive jewelry in my garden that I could look for too!

    • @WesAKAthemilkman
      @WesAKAthemilkman Před 2 lety +8

      @Graph kings / mixtape & logo designs on hood

  • @Knightronvamp
    @Knightronvamp Před 11 měsíci +202

    I think it’s cool what you are doing. Nobody should have an issue. You’re making the sidewalks look better at the same time

    • @lyndaehrich5809
      @lyndaehrich5809 Před 4 měsíci +17

      Oh, trust me! SOMEBODY will have an issue! Not saying it's valid...but it for sure will happen. People invent issues about absolutely everything.

    • @bsanchez3563
      @bsanchez3563 Před 4 měsíci

      @@lyndaehrich5809 XD true both Murphys law and Godwins law/theory... really ngl that the world needs Crockers rules at times.. but I digress tis neither here nor there.

    • @PatriciaTaylor-je4po
      @PatriciaTaylor-je4po Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah YOU think that, but people that are SMART know that this is horrible for the city, stop RUINING the structural integrity of the sidewalk for your desire of WEALTH!!!! Get a grip!!!

  • @jadde94
    @jadde94 Před rokem +991

    Last month I randomly found one video of a guy that saved a lobster from the grocery store. Today I found one awesome dude who hunts treasure in the sidewalks of New York City. I love the internet :)

  • @travisreich1399
    @travisreich1399 Před rokem +888

    As a New Yorker and knowing what people do on those sidewalks, that dirt has to be the nastiest shit ever 🤮

    • @axolet
      @axolet Před rokem

      You'd probably get HIV if you breathed a single particle of that dirt

    • @lifeofyooms3026
      @lifeofyooms3026 Před rokem +5

      lol

    • @playboyj9345
      @playboyj9345 Před rokem +46

      Ong that shii nasty asf 😂 but at least he wore gloves 😂

    • @stevenallen9592
      @stevenallen9592 Před rokem +62

      You would think that nasty, excrement, smelly, sticky, toxic looking dirt between the cracks would/should be infectious. I think all of the different germs and bacteria and viruses devour each other and it's self distilled sanitized grime lol

    • @MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne
      @MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne Před rokem +17

      Kinda surprised he was allowed to mail that stuff… lol…

  • @MicahRousey
    @MicahRousey Před rokem +66

    FYI: Rubies luminesce in Ultraviolet light, so you can pick them out pretty quick (and tell if they are real) with a quick flash of a UV light.

  • @Witnessdomaining
    @Witnessdomaining Před rokem +130

    These sidewalk prospecting videos are addictive. Thanks for such binge-worthy content man. All the best from Norway!

  • @zukoHD
    @zukoHD Před rokem +276

    the amount of people who walk through different major cities jewelry districts without realizing they are walking on top of a literal trail of precious gems and gold is insane. Thanks for unlocking one of lifes cool little secrets to me man.

    • @samwatson7816
      @samwatson7816 Před rokem

      😅S will ssss

    • @imsSpiceyy
      @imsSpiceyy Před rokem

      @@samwatson7816 facts

    • @ev6558
      @ev6558 Před rokem +14

      The amount of people who actually believe these CZcams videos aren't staged is insane. But this is a pretty good idea, maybe if we convince New Yorkers that there's diamonds in all the garbage then they'll actually clean up after themselves. I heard the rats are starting to complain about the mess.

    • @CountryKyle007
      @CountryKyle007 Před 9 měsíci

      @@darkracer1252that’s unfortunate to hear

    • @KWAHU93
      @KWAHU93 Před 8 měsíci

      A tweaker explained this to me in 2012 in Waikiki and I just thought he was tweaking for the most part but he told me he’d find diamonds i the cracks of the sidewalk 😂

  • @LilmexiKen
    @LilmexiKen Před 2 lety +322

    If nobody has cleaned through those cracks, you literally found possibly years worth of gold dust and gems. It’s crazy to think people walk over precious material everyday without even knowing!

  • @ch1apet761
    @ch1apet761 Před 2 lety +558

    I am a diamond setter and I work on 47th Street. Some of that platinum is definitely from me 😅 ... I have seen people with tweezers on the sidewalks. You have taken it to the next level!

    • @perrytaylor5652
      @perrytaylor5652 Před rokem +23

      The platinum comes from catalytic converters not jewelry stores...

    • @jonevoix4206
      @jonevoix4206 Před rokem +66

      @@perrytaylor5652 you definitely don’t know what you’re talking about😂😂😂

    • @AwesomeMinecraftTime
      @AwesomeMinecraftTime Před rokem +16

      @@jonevoix4206 Search "Recovering platinum from highway dust" etc... He's right.

    • @MrFuzziiWuzzii
      @MrFuzziiWuzzii Před rokem +48

      @ ▌rtrZzZ ▌
      Lol he’d be right if we weren’t taking about dirt from in front of jewelry stores. Dirt literally anywhere else, sure.

    • @jonevoix4206
      @jonevoix4206 Před rokem +26

      @@AwesomeMinecraftTime no he’s making it sound like platinum exclusively comes out of catalyst converters What the man found on the sidewalk was Shavings and scraps from jewelry work and obviously he’s probably never heard of a platinum chain so his comment was dumb to me

  • @rebeccabryant8915
    @rebeccabryant8915 Před rokem +56

    It’s amazing how much gold dust is in the carpets of jewelry stores. I use to work in the industry and we were constantly finding loose diamonds in the carpet. Scotch tape is the best to pick them up with.

    • @benjamincvcvcv7
      @benjamincvcvcv7 Před 3 měsíci +6

      Interesting 😮 next time i head to the jewelry district ima put some scortch tape on the soles of my shoes

    • @teagancombest6049
      @teagancombest6049 Před 2 měsíci

      Guess they should have tile lol

    • @deskmat9874
      @deskmat9874 Před 2 měsíci

      @@benjamincvcvcv7 Hope you wear some soft shoes as well because it would be heartbreaking if you do catch something on your shoes but it ends up all crushed up from walking on it

    • @JaredConnell
      @JaredConnell Před měsícem +3

      ​@@deskmat9874not unless he is walking on diamonds with diamond shoes. I'm pretty sure his shoes aren't going to be harder than diamond

    • @badboy80
      @badboy80 Před 20 dny

      Trac NYC throws scrap on his floor which ends up on the sidewalks.

  • @latiandaytona826
    @latiandaytona826 Před 4 měsíci +17

    25:40 ON THE FAR LEFT! That’s most likely a piece of Tanzanite! And a really spectacular quality one too! The color is stunning and thats BIG CASH!!! Amazing find Klesh!

  • @rockydubois1052
    @rockydubois1052 Před rokem +803

    My great uncle was a NYC sewer inspector for 40yrs. He would call my grandmother back home and tell of all his latest finds. Lots of wedding rings, loose diamonds and one large diamond ring valued at $500k back in the 80s that he found under the Upper East Side

    • @charlespancamo9771
      @charlespancamo9771 Před rokem +52

      so did someone buy the large poo diamond from him?

    • @svtkilr
      @svtkilr Před rokem +162

      A 500k Diamond ring quit bullshitting foo!

    • @cagribaba4464
      @cagribaba4464 Před rokem +26

      @@svtkilr maybe total value, but even then, sounds like a bullshit.

    • @3starperfectdeer233
      @3starperfectdeer233 Před rokem +59

      Dude if he found a 500k ring he wouldn't be working anymore

    • @supertreme5559
      @supertreme5559 Před rokem +59

      @@3starperfectdeer233 thats not enough to retire wtf hahaha

  • @SpringoStar
    @SpringoStar Před 2 lety +89

    I'm a life-long NY'er, and always laughed at the saying our streets are lined with gold... Yet you just proved this statement wasn't a joke! We really do have gold on our streets! OMG! My mind is blown. (Edit) Due to our city being populated for such a long time, I imagine lost jewelry over the years contributed to this abundance!

    • @thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074
      @thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074 Před 2 lety +5

      All the treasury gold has been looted but you still have the dust in the sidewalk cracks. ‘merica!!!

    • @alphabetsoup6681
      @alphabetsoup6681 Před 2 lety +1

      See also mudlarking on the Thames. I imagine also the East River.

    • @GODHATESADOPTION
      @GODHATESADOPTION Před 2 lety

      @@alphabetsoup6681 ehh eels youre better off with eels

  • @arealtexashome
    @arealtexashome Před rokem +4

    I’m addicted to these videos now. This is a harmless hobby and I’m interested in prospecting downtown Austin. Thank you!

  • @VCadventures
    @VCadventures Před rokem +5

    Just came across your video...WOW!
    Would of never thought about prospecting sidewalk cracks. Great video👍

  • @dayletaylor1313
    @dayletaylor1313 Před rokem +69

    YOU SHOULD TOTALLY MAKE A PIECE OF JEWELRY WITH ALL THE GEMSTONES, DIAMONDS AND GOLD/PLATINUM YOU FOUND. That would be pretty awesome.

  • @finlaygreenaway193
    @finlaygreenaway193 Před 2 lety +539

    Hi! Speaking as someone with quite an extensive knowledge of gemstones:
    1. Those rubies aren’t for watches - they are faceted, and in such a way that they maximise carat weight. I am very familiar with this shape, it is generally considered a low quality cut, but probably means that the material is generally valuable.
    2. While those white gems that aren’t diamonds, could be cz, it’s very possible they are white sapphire, a common alternative to diamond.
    3. If you take these gems to a jeweller with any kind of gemology equipment they will be able to tell you exactly what each gem is, and I think it’s likely that not many are cz
    Very cool video :)

    • @alexisteague4134
      @alexisteague4134 Před 2 lety +26

      He's right. Doubly confirmed, same creds.

    • @Isayitwithmychest
      @Isayitwithmychest Před 2 lety +19

      Shes right, triplely confirmed, same credentials

    • @johnnyninetytwo
      @johnnyninetytwo Před 2 lety +18

      He/she is right, quadruple confirmed

    • @Isayitwithmychest
      @Isayitwithmychest Před rokem +2

      @@johnnyninetytwo 🥴💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿😭😭🤤🤤

    • @repeatdefender6032
      @repeatdefender6032 Před rokem +13

      Can confirm on the rubies, as a watchmaker, rubies used in watches are not faceted. They're also synthetic.

  • @christyolson2479
    @christyolson2479 Před rokem +8

    This is super amazing. I never would have thought to check places like that. 👍 Good luck with your future hunting.

  • @zoul
    @zoul Před rokem +2

    That's how i like to look at life.
    Treasures under everybody's eyes. Amid dust. Waiting.
    Their destiny being to be lost.
    We don't have the mind to look at them.
    Your video is inspiring thank you.

  • @Thetimecapsuletx
    @Thetimecapsuletx Před 2 lety +65

    I remember visiting the city and seeing a gold chain mashed into the pavement at this crosswalk. After that, I looked down at every crosswalk and was amazed at the embedded jewelry in the tar.

    • @susanturcotte3176
      @susanturcotte3176 Před 2 lety +2

      Unreal when you see that.... but it's out there in the most unthought of areas!

    • @mjrotondi5086
      @mjrotondi5086 Před 2 lety +4

      Someone lost it and the cars smashed it into the pavement.

  • @terrymcclintic3379
    @terrymcclintic3379 Před 2 lety +449

    I have to admit...I never thought I'd see somebody purposely go from Colorado to NYC to basically pan off the grit in sidewalk gaps 😂 but it was actually interesting. Love your videos. Keep em coming...
    Be safe and well...

    • @jaewhite2462
      @jaewhite2462 Před 2 lety +23

      I never thought I'd see someone purposely go from Colorado to NYC

    • @terrymcclintic3379
      @terrymcclintic3379 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jaewhite2462 😂😂😂

    • @Joe-oi6eh
      @Joe-oi6eh Před rokem +2

      Lmao same thoughts but I loved every minute of it!! Lol

    • @Joe-oi6eh
      @Joe-oi6eh Před rokem

      @@jaewhite2462 🤣🤣🤣

    • @sratnatozmrde
      @sratnatozmrde Před rokem +1

      @@jaewhite2462 I never thought I'd see someone purposely go from Colorado

  • @cut-zonevideos406
    @cut-zonevideos406 Před rokem +5

    THIS IS AMAZING! There is literal treasure right under our feet every day!

  • @mickeyhust160
    @mickeyhust160 Před rokem +1

    This the second time I’ve watch your videos and I have to say it is cool to see what all your finding. Keep them coming because I’m now a new subscriber.

  • @notdan
    @notdan Před 2 lety +30

    Hey I came across your video on my random CZcams suggestions and had a quick suggestion for you (or viewers that go out and do this): Pick up a "High-Viz" Vest (High Visibility) from Lowes or Home Depot to wear during the street cleaning. If you're wearing a vest and maybe even put up a few cones with Caution Tape, the police and citizens will likely never mess with you. If they do, just say you're with the "Citizens For Cleaner Sidewalks Group" and that way you're not pretending to be a governnent official in any way - which IS a crime. Again for anyone reading this: **If you say you're with the City, you're committing a felony! Don't Do It!**. Enjoy this Social Engineering Tip From Your Best Fiend @notdan! ;)
    Cheers!

    • @Klesh
      @Klesh  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha great idea

  • @Lennygonz1
    @Lennygonz1 Před 2 lety +204

    I used to work there in the diamond district, I would always find diamond, gemstone and jewelry piece walking in and out of those buildings not just 47th St but anywhere from 44th street to 49th Street specially the buildings loading docks. Nice video, bringing back memories of those days and my finds 👍

    • @Inertia888
      @Inertia888 Před 2 lety +15

      For real. I used to work loading trucks in various wealthy areas of NYC. At the time, I didn't realize the amount that would be in the cracks. I would see people wearing clothes that would take me a year of rent just to put a down payment on, and think to myself that there must be some random gemstones around. Ha! Now I know!

    • @carmenlucia2556
      @carmenlucia2556 Před 2 lety +4

      I'm from Manhattan. WTF?

    • @jac1207
      @jac1207 Před 2 lety +18

      @old man strength those sidewalk grit have been collecting stuff for decades. And small stuff bounce around and get into places without notice. Both of that add up to what you saw in the video.

    • @jamesblake5176
      @jamesblake5176 Před 2 lety +3

      @old man strength people drop and lose shit all the time

    • @damondriver6363
      @damondriver6363 Před 2 lety +8

      @old man strength tiny bit of common sense would answer your question

  • @Feed_The_Fink
    @Feed_The_Fink Před rokem +2

    This might be the most outrageous thing i ever saw. Who besides you would ever of thought to do this. Fantastic

  • @Vae16
    @Vae16 Před rokem +1

    This is super interesting. I’ve never come across a video like this before, really awesome!

  • @sergiocortes1438
    @sergiocortes1438 Před 2 lety +156

    The little rubys are called balance gems or jewel bearings. They are used in watches as pivots to reduce friction on rotating parts.

    •  Před 2 lety +7

      But those does look very differently, they're not cut like real gem stones, but they're usually in the shape of an o-ring with no edges.
      Stupid CZcams adds my comment with links to photos without any error, but when I reload the page, the comment disappears, so you have to Google those photos yourself, unfortunatelly.

    • @Sara-L
      @Sara-L Před 2 lety +2

      @ Yep. Same here

    • @peterlee9691
      @peterlee9691 Před 2 lety +2

      @ You're right, they're not faceted but circular.

    • @doubleRprodutions
      @doubleRprodutions Před 2 lety +1

      @Sergio Cortes Are they worth anything?

    • @gitmoholliday5764
      @gitmoholliday5764 Před 2 měsíci

      next to that.. watch ruby's usually will not drop out the watch case
      even if they drop out of the mechanism.

  • @CorkyK
    @CorkyK Před 2 lety +24

    I spent a year working at a commercial tourist attraction gold mine in N.C. some years ago. Spending every day panning was great, and we had an east coast gold vein on site, so we also had a very large wash plant more on the scale of the ones you see on TV. We would bring out 20-30 ounces a season all told, and we didn't track what the tourists found or what staff found on days off and didn't mention either. Good times. Not getting rich, but having the experience of a lifetime. Your idea to hit sidewalks in NY or really any major city is genius.
    Also you talk about jeweler clothing and aprons spilling dust, but honestly I bet you are panning decades of jewelers and metal smiths sweeping their shop floors out the front door with a broom too.

  • @Chaosman88
    @Chaosman88 Před rokem

    I remember seeing an old video of someone prospecting the NY sidewalks, and I was amazed by it. Nice to see a new video in the subject :)

    • @sugarnads
      @sugarnads Před rokem

      Geoff williams. And no he didnt get wet

  • @DavidStock-fw1fj
    @DavidStock-fw1fj Před měsícem

    Enjoyin the vids.. You guys have some epic scenery. Appreciate bein taken along on the ride 👍

  • @b3n751
    @b3n751 Před 2 lety +60

    i was showing this to my girlfriend who works in a jewelry store, replacing small diamonds in rings and bracelets are a massive part of their business, people taking hands in and out of pockets. makes so much sense. incredible video

  • @jenniferpowell3959
    @jenniferpowell3959 Před 2 lety +75

    I go out at night rockhounding and treasure hunting as my son and I call it and I feel the same way like if people see me they will think I'm bananas crazy. It's just so exciting and fun that I don't care I have never found anything even close to what you are finding, what a great idea! I'm glad I found your channel!

    • @Klesh
      @Klesh  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Jennifer, welcome! New video every friday on this channel, my other channel (KleshGuitars) I upload every day (non-treasure hunting stuff)

    • @StonemanRocks
      @StonemanRocks Před 2 lety

      Try going out during the day ! You might find more stuff!

    • @joshfrank2778
      @joshfrank2778 Před 2 lety

      @@StonemanRocks
      The stuff ppl have dropped during the day is still going2 b there at night.

    • @StonemanRocks
      @StonemanRocks Před 2 lety

      @@joshfrank2778 ya but you can see during the day and dont look so batshit crazy at night!

  • @jmleeinla4025
    @jmleeinla4025 Před rokem +2

    That was so much fun!!!! Who would have thought that you’d find things like that on the streets of New York! You have a lot of patience I can tell you that!!

  • @richardrhodes9664
    @richardrhodes9664 Před 3 měsíci

    This is one of the most exciting things I’ve watched in a while. I want to do this so bad, even if the return isn’t good it looks like so much fun

  • @cyprowski
    @cyprowski Před 2 lety +184

    I just watched this with my kids. They were equally blown away by all of this found in the CRACKS of the street. That's insane. We go on vacation and we always do the "gold mine" type of panning where you buy the bags of dirt, etc. They love it. This video has their eyes as wide as flying saucers! Thanks and good luck. Definitely will be back.

    • @Klesh
      @Klesh  Před 2 lety +12

      Cool!

    • @padkirsch
      @padkirsch Před 2 lety +8

      Heck yea! I'm watching with my 4year old! He loves it! 👍

    • @coreyjones4440
      @coreyjones4440 Před rokem

      Dude how do I get involved in sidewalk scraping this awesome

  • @debshed9684
    @debshed9684 Před 2 lety +25

    My 11-year-old grandson is fifth generation detectorist. I’ve been detecting since 1970. There is treasure everywhere.

  • @GeVeBeGaming
    @GeVeBeGaming Před 2 měsíci

    I like the way you under estimate values, so easy for people to massively exaggerate on these types of videos.

  • @bmanscire
    @bmanscire Před 8 měsíci

    This is amazing!! Good freaking job! It’s so fun to watch!

  • @brookekathryn1980
    @brookekathryn1980 Před rokem +62

    I watched a guy doing this 5-6 years ago. Dropped to his knees and screamed. Walked up and asked if I could help as if he lost something since he was near a sewer grate.
    He laughed, held up a giant chunk of gold jewelry and yelled " I'm paying rent for the next six months".
    He then explained what he was doing and I talked about my mining setup in Colorado and I helped him for a few more hours before I had to head to the airport.
    Boy did we get some strange looks!

  • @rekhavc
    @rekhavc Před 2 lety +211

    First time here, and I never in my wildest dreams would have thought that scraping a sidewalk crack could yield that much! Bravo good Sir. I Metal Detect the Parks and Apartments of Phoenix AZ ,and have never checked the sidewalk cracks! I do check just about any place were someone would sit down or possibly lose anything! I am a disabled Vet retired , and have gone Gold digging, and Metal Detect everyday for the past 12yrs! I also have a wet washer and dry washer for gold digging. This was very eye opening to say the least! Keep up the good work and have Subscribed to your channel! Thanks

    • @jeremystark3350
      @jeremystark3350 Před 2 lety +6

      Gotta check the crack always. 😁

    • @oscar27ization
      @oscar27ization Před 2 lety +6

      He was outside a jewelry store vacuum in

    • @its-c0e-u-see
      @its-c0e-u-see Před 2 lety +3

      U use to look for weed

    • @mattgosling2657
      @mattgosling2657 Před 2 lety

      Yeah mate I've liked watching all the gold hunting shows u get on TV, I'm from the UK and I think we have gold that we can detect over here, mostly seems to be Alaska or Australia I'd probably try it, I know people have found gold treasure over here but chances of that pretty much zero I think pal.

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 Před 2 lety +3

      @@mattgosling2657 You can find gold in the rivers on Dartmoor. I have seen it. You need to get in there with a snorkel & mask & look in the cracks between rocks. Some of the rivers can be turbulent with a strong flow & parts that get very deep suddenly, so you need to swim well & have a buddy ready to pull you out if you get into trouble.

  • @cathyclark5994
    @cathyclark5994 Před měsícem

    My first time catching your channel. Awesome~! Love what you do~!!!!♥️

  • @GameplayInf718
    @GameplayInf718 Před 6 měsíci

    I’m a first time watcher and thank you for this information!! Great video!!

  • @BondiTreasureHunter
    @BondiTreasureHunter Před 2 lety +150

    This is so cool! Watched you do this a few years ago and wanted to give it a go back…I’m gunna do it!👌💎

    • @nembuttsadventures316
      @nembuttsadventures316 Před 2 lety +1

      U could’ve done this at any point of ur life, its called recycling, and you don’t have to look for gold or diamonds, you can do it with aluminum can and plastic bottles. Much more common

    • @steveooooo4423
      @steveooooo4423 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@nembuttsadventures316 not as fun or rewarding

    •  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Funny to see you here, i love this concept

    • @user-xv3vj5qx5q
      @user-xv3vj5qx5q Před 3 měsíci

      HEY ITS U JUST SUBED YESTERDAY THEN FOUND THIS GUY its a sign you should do it 😫🗿🗿🛐

  • @grahamscott1547
    @grahamscott1547 Před 2 lety +25

    That “little gold bar” as you put it, is what the jeweller uses to solder the cut between a ring etc. Amazing watch

  • @78250windu78250
    @78250windu78250 Před 3 měsíci

    Love the video. I've been thru that area, and it never crossed my mind to do this !

  • @RhysoTV
    @RhysoTV Před 9 měsíci

    This is craaaazy. That's way more than I was expecting you to find.

  • @danelam2991
    @danelam2991 Před 2 lety +33

    One of my favorite things to do is pan with my wife and son. We haven't planned in a while but we did go to Arkansas to mine for quartz recently 😎👍

  • @RDavis-lr1zc
    @RDavis-lr1zc Před rokem +85

    To realize that the cracks of a city sidewalk may well contain dust and small scraps of gold, silver, and/or platinum, precious and semi-precious stones is hard to believe. Yet now, after watching this video, we do just that.
    I'm sorry to have missed out on the opportunity of winning the giveaway. Yet for me, watching you make your discoveries is in itself, a great consolation prize.
    It's a win-win, so it turns out I did of sorts come away a winner. ☺️

    • @bubbasanches4591
      @bubbasanches4591 Před rokem +6

      There's no guarantee this is real. Could easily put gold In the pan before adding the slop.

    • @BrightAura777
      @BrightAura777 Před rokem +2

      @@bubbasanches4591 I doubt it. ESPECIALLY if he’s getting the dirt in the diamond district. This is definitely real 💯

  • @cadetsofdeath
    @cadetsofdeath Před rokem +1

    Absolute legend 🙌 love the Milwaukee Vac!

  • @lgzz4885
    @lgzz4885 Před rokem +2

    As a NY’er this is hilarious 😂
    So darn interesting!
    Rock on brother 👏

  • @Askjeffwilliams
    @Askjeffwilliams Před 2 lety +94

    I remember doing this years ago ...... we got a lot of funny looks from the people walking around and the store owners .....then panned it out in the East River .... good job Klesh and would love to see that smelted down .... good job on the vid my friend .....keep'em coming

    • @goldmemberr
      @goldmemberr Před 2 lety +12

      Lol I came here to see if any prospectors I watch have commented and here you are 15 mins ago 🤣 was expecting pioneer pauly though to be honest LOL

    • @Klesh
      @Klesh  Před 2 lety +15

      Yeah man I thought I was gonna get mugged at 4am out there

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams Před 2 lety +8

      @@goldmemberr he only comes out at night hahahahhaa

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams Před 2 lety +9

      @@Klesh thats why we filmed in the day time hahahhaha

    • @susanturcotte3176
      @susanturcotte3176 Před 2 lety +7

      @@Klesh I laughed when the man with the backpack walked by you!! He did a double-take and kind of hurried up! If he was going to mug you, he lost his nerve seeing a weird man vacuuming the cracks! Tee hee!

  • @sirarnie9837
    @sirarnie9837 Před rokem +20

    They do this in India in their gold markets as well. The only difference is they will actually go into the sewers and scoop up all the disgusting muck from the storm drains and process it to get the gold out. There are a few videos about it.

    • @mr.willywinker4u849
      @mr.willywinker4u849 Před rokem

      Yeah I've seen some of the videos and that's a shitty way of gold prospecting.i don't think I'd ever do something like that but you never know

  • @purpledahliamedium1968
    @purpledahliamedium1968 Před 2 měsíci

    i could do this for hours. very relaxing..meditative

  • @clare7038
    @clare7038 Před 28 dny

    Who knew! Great video. I enjoyed watching this.

  • @user-wo7dl6tb2q
    @user-wo7dl6tb2q Před 2 lety +46

    This is INSANE! Watching you CLEAN THE CRACKS of NYC, at NIGHT in the Jewelry District is something I thought I’d never see in NYC & IVE SEEN JUST ABOUT IT ALL living there!! Such patience you have & you’re definitely a TRUE TREASURE HUNTER! Looking forward to watching more videos!!!

  • @ct1762
    @ct1762 Před 2 lety +23

    the old districts (well they are all pretty old) where the streets are ripped up for construction is always an absolute treasure trove of coins. 200+ years of hard currency and people dropping them.

    • @richeyrich2203
      @richeyrich2203 Před 2 lety

      You mean in the dirt when they do construction?

    • @jaewhite2462
      @jaewhite2462 Před 2 lety

      And they still haven't moved to a civilized city...

  • @zickykane5206
    @zickykane5206 Před rokem

    Most would never think to process that muck. Amazing stuff in there :)

  • @backwoodbb7899
    @backwoodbb7899 Před 5 měsíci

    Honestly you scraping the cracks is so satisfying I don’t think that’s the worst part 🤣 I love doing that with my controllers and stuff with toothpicks

  • @shelbywise5055
    @shelbywise5055 Před rokem +45

    I live in Brooklyn and it was so eye opening to see you find precious metals and stones JUST on the streets that I walk on regularly! This is so cool, your skill shows!

  • @frenziqyt6839
    @frenziqyt6839 Před 2 lety +28

    Used to pan for gold with my grandpa out behind my house in the river. We definitely found a decent amount of gold. Hes to old to go out and pan anymore but he still wants to do it! Awesome video guy.

    • @dragojuice8716
      @dragojuice8716 Před 2 lety

      then bring the pan to him, fill up a few buckets and get a hose or something.

    • @SCHIJTERBAAS
      @SCHIJTERBAAS Před 2 lety +5

      hmm dont you take your grandpa out then anymore? like in a wheelchair so atleats he could watch for example. Or you go with him to the river let him sit and watch you grab the dirt and stuff then go back inside place everything on the table so you and your grandpa can pan again!

    • @MetalDetectingDonna
      @MetalDetectingDonna Před 2 lety

      @@SCHIJTERBAAS ❤️

  • @davidcomisky9006
    @davidcomisky9006 Před rokem

    That is so awesome how you find all rhat that in just rhe sidewalk cracks...keep up the great content

  • @CALLME-D
    @CALLME-D Před rokem

    Klesh, you are a humble man doing good...Congratulation!

  • @boxcutter2207
    @boxcutter2207 Před 2 lety +410

    I find the style of these kind of videos extremely relaxing, it has definitely been helping ease my anxiety. Thank you Klesh.

    • @shaanjohari9383
      @shaanjohari9383 Před rokem +3

      Currently falling to sleep in bed watching this

    • @bendobendo
      @bendobendo Před rokem +1

      sending good vibes mr. cutter- hope you break through that anxiety

    • @Sssteelo
      @Sssteelo Před rokem +1

      Bro exactly! I was hella anxious and this video helped me.

    • @randybaumery5090
      @randybaumery5090 Před rokem

      Anxiety?

    • @boxcutter2207
      @boxcutter2207 Před rokem

      @@bendobendo Thanks! I appreciate you!

  • @Snean
    @Snean Před rokem +1

    Just came across this video in my recommended feed and so glad I did! I still can't believe how much you found, absolutely love it. Cheers for making this awesome content!

  • @DavidStock-fw1fj
    @DavidStock-fw1fj Před měsícem

    Interesting to see the stratification in that bank. Mega settings to prospect in. Nice one 👍

  • @Silverpicker
    @Silverpicker Před 2 lety +156

    This was such a fun video to watch. Really awesome! Great work!

  • @drewsheppard0626
    @drewsheppard0626 Před 2 lety +14

    I'm a new prospector just purchased gold pans and I also got a metal detector. Your videos are amazing and full of helpful information. Thanks for all you do. Greatly appreciated

  • @amandaqueenofHEARTZ
    @amandaqueenofHEARTZ Před rokem +2

    This is really cool I'm gonna be watching for more content

  • @J.B.double.R
    @J.B.double.R Před rokem

    This is awesome since we moved to N.Y. I've been wanting to get into it for a hobby and want to look for Herkimer diamonds

  • @eselle1955
    @eselle1955 Před 2 lety +4

    My husband and I are fascinated by your sidewalk treasure hunting videos. Please do more of them!

  • @SilverTreasures
    @SilverTreasures Před 2 lety +83

    The “diamonds” could very well be moissanite. I have the same diamond tester and moissanite will react just like diamonds. I’ve since upgraded to a better diamond tester that will specifically detect and alert to moissanite and diamonds separately.

    • @amacca2085
      @amacca2085 Před 2 lety +3

      You been watching SNATCH 😂

    • @johnbakker4828
      @johnbakker4828 Před 2 lety +2

      A what a nite?

    • @thejonathan130
      @thejonathan130 Před 2 lety +1

      @@johnbakker4828 Grade A Under A explained this in his woman video.

    • @bigbudoocoin839
      @bigbudoocoin839 Před 2 lety +3

      I’m a big fan of moissanite

    • @randythomas90
      @randythomas90 Před 2 lety +7

      The only thing that makes a Moissanite not legit is the fact it’s man made ...would rather have that the a zircon js

  • @63phillip
    @63phillip Před 3 měsíci +1

    WOW that was cool thanks, I bet now all the cracks in the pavements around there are well clean.

  • @MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne

    I have no idea how I’ve stumbled onto this video, but I am fascinated. One new sub for you sir. 💪👍

  • @renaissanceman5847
    @renaissanceman5847 Před 2 lety +7

    You can use a UV light (small pen light used for automotive use) to test the rubies as they fluoresce… some diamonds do as well.

  • @TracieAlmond
    @TracieAlmond Před 2 lety +39

    Love this crazy experiment! Who would have thought there’d be so much precious metal and gems in footpath gunk

    • @MsMesem
      @MsMesem Před rokem +3

      Why not? Probably 50 to 100 years of accumulation in those cracks ; gold is heavy and diamonds too. They don't move around but just accumulate.

  • @lawrencenoejr
    @lawrencenoejr Před rokem

    Love the videos man keep them coming

  • @Whether-Man
    @Whether-Man Před 2 lety +32

    I’ve never been metal collecting or hunting but your channel makes me want to start. Looks like a really fun hobby. One that helps the pocket instead of hurting it haha cheers

  • @ferdinandrolff7100
    @ferdinandrolff7100 Před 2 lety +40

    Watch jewels, sometimes known as jewel bearings, are tiny pieces of synthetic ruby or sapphire set into holes within a watch movement. These gems primarily help to reduce friction and provide a hard, smooth surface to allow metal components such as the wheel train to rotate freely.

  • @Suhhlami
    @Suhhlami Před 8 měsíci

    Forgot I subbed years ago back on another video like this. Love this content!! Would be highly interested doing this! No idea how to start haha

  • @Daddy_Scape
    @Daddy_Scape Před 2 měsíci

    that was pretty cool man. TY for the video :)

  • @susanturcotte3176
    @susanturcotte3176 Před 2 lety +24

    This is my first time commenting on any video. I was absolutely thrilled about an incredible idea! Stayed on the edge of my search watching all the gold and gems you pulled out of the cracks! Wow! Regardless of how much value you assigned to the materials, I thought it was worth more just to share this 'goodie collection' with everyone! Thank you so much and happy vacuuming!

    • @Klesh
      @Klesh  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @martinwashington3152
    @martinwashington3152 Před 2 lety +52

    Absolutely amazing and a real pleasure to watch, very good presentation and what an amazing find in what seems the least likely place, even to a random passerby. I really did enjoy listening and watching and I'm not even a prospector myself but feel you've just given me that shine to try it out for myself. Looks so interesting and amazing, hope to see more soon. Thank you kindly for taking the time to create along with uploading.

    • @Klesh
      @Klesh  Před 2 lety +2

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @kennethsmith6425
    @kennethsmith6425 Před rokem +5

    This is a great video, good concept (not finished watching yet) but I gotta be honest... hunting for gold and gems in sidewalk cracks and hearing you explain how to do it is absolutely mindblowing. We use to cut mountains down to find some gemstones and minerals, now we hunt the cracks of city streets. That is slightly unsettling for some reason. Love the concept, just feels odd to me (compared to finding natural minerals and gems).

    • @Klesh
      @Klesh  Před rokem +3

      Thanks. Its really no different than recycling, just another way to do it

    • @peekaboocockatiel6514
      @peekaboocockatiel6514 Před 29 dny

      @@Kleshwaste not want not. That is very cool what you do. Why not? If you enjoy it, and can pay in part for your trip, that’s great!

  • @alexzimmerman7768
    @alexzimmerman7768 Před rokem +2

    You deserve whatever you find. That's a lot of work!

    • @Klesh
      @Klesh  Před rokem +1

      It’s all good fun, will be doing another video doing this soon

  • @chasegilmond5637
    @chasegilmond5637 Před 2 lety +17

    I can only imagine the amount of western gold, silver and gems that have gone through NYC over the years. Montana (where I'm originally from) sapphires used to be very sought after over there

  • @williambanks7519
    @williambanks7519 Před 2 lety +180

    I had heard about "urban mining" but have never seen anyone doing it or about what miners could find.This was really a cool video and since I live about an hour away from NY city I may try this sometime in the future. You earned my sub! looking forward to other cool locations and finds!

    • @nembuttsadventures316
      @nembuttsadventures316 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah totally, btw, I have ALOT of gold and diamonds on my property too. Lemme know when ur free, don’t forget to bring ur vacuum, I mean “prospecting” equipment.

    • @benc589
      @benc589 Před rokem

      This world is rapidly passing away and I hope that you repent and take time to change before all out disaster occurs! Belief in messiah alone is not enough to grant you salvation - Matthew 7:21-23, John 3:3, John 3:36 (ESV is the best translation for John 3:36) if you believed in Messiah you would be following His commands as best as you could. If you are not a follower of Messiah I would highly recommend becoming one. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life - Revelation 3:20.
      Contemplate how the Roman Empire fulfilled the role of the beast from the sea in Revelation 13 over the course of 1260+ years. Revelation 17 confirms that the beast is in fact Rome. From this we can conclude that A) Jesus is the Son of God and can predict the future or make it happen, B) The world leaders/nations/governments etc have been conspiring together for the last 3000+ years going back to Babylon and before, C) History as we know it is fake. You don't really need to speculate once you start a relationship with God.
      Can't get a response from God? Fasting can help increase your perception and prayer can help initiate events. God will ignore you if your prayer does not align with His purpose (James 4:3) or if you are approaching Him when "unclean" (Isaiah 1:15, Isaiah 59:2, Micah 3:4). Stop eating food sacrificed to idols (McDonald's, Wendy's etc) stop glorifying yourself on social media or making other images of yourself (Second Commandment), stop gossiping about other people, stop watching obscene content etc. Have a blessed day!

  • @deanjenkins699
    @deanjenkins699 Před rokem

    Diamond jewelery way ➡️ even giving directions lol love ✌🏻 from other side of the pond 🇬🇧 Great vid new subscriber. Thankyou 🙌🏻 look foward to next clip.

  • @ahmedafrah3687
    @ahmedafrah3687 Před měsícem

    So beautiful and many colours of stones..
    Love from the Maldives 🇲🇻❤️

  • @ck58npj72
    @ck58npj72 Před rokem +64

    Went prospecting near Ballarat Australia, found a creek flowing with so much gold dust it was unbelievable. It was a few years ago right before a big nugget was found under the police station, and we were right there.

    • @Klesh
      @Klesh  Před rokem +12

      Nice! I was at the gold museum and ghost town there in Ballarat in 2019 and will be returning for sure!

    • @ck58npj72
      @ck58npj72 Před rokem +2

      @@Klesh If you're panning you'll get heaps, I just had a detector

    • @honorsilverthorne7227
      @honorsilverthorne7227 Před rokem

      I went underground at the Corner Pedy opal mines in the middle of the country. They made a bracelet out of an opal we found. 😁

    • @thomas25082
      @thomas25082 Před rokem +1

      I'm surprised you didn't find lots of teeth

    • @KWAHU93
      @KWAHU93 Před 8 měsíci

      @@thomas25082that’s in the bar district

  • @Rideaholic069
    @Rideaholic069 Před 2 lety +7

    I love watching you get precious metals and gems. I’d love to do the same thing but being in a wheelchair stops me. So getting tailings to go through myself would be so awesome.

  • @bill4572
    @bill4572 Před rokem

    I remember the last time you did a video on the sidewalk cracks you did pretty well this time

  • @stantondavid4435
    @stantondavid4435 Před rokem

    I’m bout to go up to jewelers row in Philly one morning and try this, first vid of seen anybody do this and super interesting and entertaining

  • @wandlbaker
    @wandlbaker Před 2 lety +24

    This is the ultimate of urban prospecting. Nice stuff Shane

  • @kransurfing
    @kransurfing Před 2 lety +13

    I loved seeing Cody'sLab doing something similar, so it's awesome to see some regular content of the same style. Thanks man

  • @Easyeee25
    @Easyeee25 Před rokem

    I'm baked and you panning with that music in the background was asmr AF

  • @rizznrk77
    @rizznrk77 Před rokem

    7:17 when he says nice! it reminds me of the guy who eats the MRE meals for youtube lol iykyk

  • @drew8744
    @drew8744 Před rokem +28

    I’ve been wanting to do stuff like this as long as I can remember thank you for boosting my determination! And thanks for explaining it as you’re doing it in a way that actually makes sense!