Famous Idaho Product (Not Potatoes) That You Never Knew About

Idaho makes a lot of things, and of course, we’re most notorious for our potatoes and stellar agriculture.

But there’s something else Idaho is known for having and making, too, and I’ve literally never known about it until today.  How about you? Did you already know about this famous Idaho product?

According to an article by Cheapism, Idaho is known for... 👇

The Star Garnet

That brings a whole new understanding to the words, “gem state,” doesn’t it?

Here’s what Cheapism had to say about this...

“Idaho has more than famous potatoes going for it — for example, there's the state gem, star garnet, which are purplish-red jewels that reflect four-ray stars and are commonly found in the sediment of local streams. These unique stones are rarely found at malls or other outlets but reserved for gem and mineral collections or custom-made jewelry, some of which you can purchase at Stewart's Gem Shop in Boise.”

According to Stewart’s Gem Shop’s website, Dudley Stewart first “discovered the specific way in which to cut the rough garnet from the Emerald Creek area in order to reveal the star or rays within the stone. He pioneered the Idaho Star Garnet and introduced it into the market in 1951.”

You learn something new every day, and sometimes it’s even about a place where you’re from! I don’t know if I’m alone in this... but I’ve been in Idaho my whole life and I never knew about this story.

Keep scrolling for other famous products that come from Idaho, and 13 products Idahoan's never get the generic version of and more 👇