Herkimer Diamond Mines Resort

Herkimer County is back in the national spotlight on Monday and Tuesday this week as the Home Shopping Network (HSN) points its cameras at Herkimer Diamond Mines in Middleville. Four hours of programming has been set aside from the Herkimer area resort which is famous for the Herkimer Diamond and the jewelry that's made with it.

If you spent time in the Mohawk Valley, you probably came across Herkimer Diamonds in your back yard; You might be surprised that these unique quartz stones are actually rare, highly sought after, and only available in this part of the world. Here are 5 things you might not know.