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 ...

DENVER (KDVR) — A gem that was found decades ago in a now-shuttered Colorado mine is going for thousands of dollars in an auction. According to the Colorado School of Mines, the Sweet Home Mine in ...

Emmanuel Tarpin likes being involved with every step of the process when he produces his one-of-a-kind high jewelry pieces. Recently, the French artist visited Brazil to work inside Paraiba tourmaline ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A rare gemstone discovered decades ago in a now-closed Colorado mine could sell for thousands of dollars in an October auction. Bidding for the chunk of ...

AND ROCK SHOP" IN LA GRANGE. ALEX: "LITTLE BIG GEM MINE AND ROCK SHOP" WILL GIVE YOU A LITTLE ADVENTURE AS YOU MINE FOR DOZENS OF FOSSILS AND TREASURE. >> ONE THING THAT’S REALLY COOL IS IT’S A ...

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 ...