Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Western North Carolina is known for its hills full of hidden treasures. From rubies and sapphires to emeralds and gold, the region ...

Florida hides a quirky roadside mine where visitors dig for gemstones, fossils, geodes, and ancient shark teeth.

In North-Eastern China, near the lush Changbai Mountains, Fuli Gemstones is working on what it hopes will be the first zero-waste mine for colored gemstones, in the world. Set to open in 2024, the ...

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An epic array of high quality colored gemstones from Atlanta-based Tim Roark, Inc. drew designers, jewelry store owners and other attendees of the HardRock Summit. Featuring gemstone, mineral and ...

TUCSON —Every January and February, crowds descend on this city for its annual gem, mineral and fossil showcase, the world's largest bazaar for pretty and rare rocks. This year, over 200 dealers and ...

Western North Carolina offers several locations for gem mining and exploration. Emerald Village, near Spruce Pine, allows visitors to dig for gems and go underground. Other popular spots in and around ...