Rockhounding is not a hobby you hear about every day. Loosely defined as the practice of recreationally hunting for gems and semi-precious stones in their natural habitats, it's primarily seen as a ...

From diamonds to emeralds, the United States is full of buried bling Jennifer Nalewicki Travel Correspondent A man fills up buckets with dirt while hunting for diamonds at Crater Diamonds State Park ...

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 ...

Gem- and jewelry-themed tours and excursions mix treasure hunting with adventure and cultural experiences. Text by Amy Elliott Illustrations by Ben Pearce Last year, when Roberto Ruiz visited the ...

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.

The minute Lucia Silvestri’s plane touches the tarmac in Jaipur, the phone calls begin. “She’s here, she’s here,” local jewel dealers whisper into their mobiles. Their names may not be in her ...