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Back at Gemstone Beach – June 2026

Gemstone Beach, Stones, Waves & Whispers: 12 Months on Gemstone BeachJune 21, 2026

After what feels like far too long away from the beach, I finally managed to squeeze in a Gemstone Beach fossick on Friday 5 June. […]

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Series: 12 Months on Gemstone Beach

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