Riley Betteridge, a seven-year-old boy from Queensland, has been widely praised for his exceptional ability to identify and find rare and valuable gemstones.
He lives in a region known for its mining and gemstone exploration. On a recent afternoon, Riley was able to make a significant find that is believed to be worth around $10,000.
His family runs a small business known as Betteridge Sapphires.
Even the seasoned gemstone hunters were amazed by Riley’s incredible skill at identifying and finding gems.
In a video that went viral, he can be seen running toward his father after he found a large stone that he thought was a sapphire. His father, Matt, was immediately impressed by the stone’s colors.
The video of the incident went viral, and it caught the attention of millions of viewers. It also helped the family celebrate what many regarded as a proud father and son moment.
Riley’s mother, Amber, said that the stone could be worth up to $10,000 after it’s cut.
According to Amber, the stone’s color will determine its value. The Betteridges are no strangers to exceptional finds. In 2022, they were able to celebrate after Matt found an Australian sapphire that weighed over 800 carats.
The TikTok video showed that the stone’s size was revealed during Matt’s initial attempt to extract it. As the family prepares to cut and polish the stone, they are leaving the decision to Riley.
With this unique find, the seven-year-old boy can now decide its fate.