Gem hunting, or rock hounding, is a fascinating hobby that allows people to find rare rocks and stones from amethyst and ...

Meteorites and crystals, auctions and holiday shopping are on offer at the Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society’s big gathering ...

Janice Burns, of Fort Worth, started collecting items during the pandemic. Now, she has a collection of over 300 that she has turned into an aquarium with rocks and minerals. (Raquel Villatoro/Tyler ...

Louisiana may be known for its bayous, but among its acres of petrified trees millions of years old, you’ll find some hidden ...

Every year, something extraordinary happens in Tucson. Beneath the backdrop of rugged mountains and under an impossibly blue sky, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show transforms the city into a global hub ...

RAPID CITY - Rare stones mistaken for ordinary rocks can be found along the highways and roads in South Dakota. Gem-quality amber was found a few yards off U.S. Highway 18 near Lake Angostura. Someone ...

Katie Lankers, of Aurora, admits she’s a fan of jewelry and precious stones and looks forward to coming to a local show where all of that is on display. “I’ve been coming here the past five years and ...

Entry trends included some returning favorites like tourmaline, and a huge leap in entries in the “carving” category.

Hello, readers! The local premiere of the super sassy pop musical “Six” leads this week’s Gem City Living newsletter. I saw the show on opening night and it has received a terrific, fast-paced ...