But if you want to try gem hunting in a setting that is developed enough to be beginner-friendly while still retaining some of its natural character, it's a great starter spot. Diamond Hill Mine also ...

If you're looking for an affordable adventure that rewards you with precious gemstones, you're in luck. The Emerald Hollow Mine offers amateur prospectors the opportunity to roll up their sleeves (and ...

Floyd & Green’s annual Gem Hunt starts Saturday, Nov. 18. Participants can explore Aiken County in search of gems, win prizes and support their favorite charity. For five consecutive Saturdays, Nov.

We went gem and mineral hunting in Michigan and found pyrite crystals, also known as fool’s gold. This video shows where we ...

MASON, Texas – The state gemstone of Texas is blue topaz, and you can hunt for it just two hours outside San Antonio at Bar M Ranch. Topaz comes in a variety of colors: golden-orange or “imperial” ...

If you were on Hunting Island Saturday, you could have mistakenly stumbled across the set of HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones.” Casting calls for several dozen extras were made in July. Most notably, ...

Gem hunting basics If you're already intrigued by the thought of digging up your own gems — great. You're not the first to hear the call of what lies beneath the dirt. But you may also be wondering ...