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 ...

Western North Carolina is known for its hills full of hidden treasures. From rubies and sapphires to emeralds and gold, the region is stocked with gems, stones and minerals still waiting to be ...

The discovery of the Lucara Diamond in August in the Karowe Mine in northeast Botswana rocked the jewelry industry, but few were as moved by the historic find as Susan Jacques, the president and chief ...

Most people know some very basic information about minerals, crystals, and gemstones, but likely wouldn’t be sure about what ...

Pakistan‘s policy reforms aim to align it with international standards and position itself as a responsible partner in the ...

The gemstone industry event concluded with strong outcomes, supported by platinum sponsor GUILD, which played a pivotal role ...