The Montepuez ruby mine in the north-east of Mozambique boasts the largest ruby asset globally and is currently valued at around $1bn. It produces some of the oldest rubies in the world, originally ...

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 ...

Two gemologists, Carlos Torres and Laurent Massi, have created “The Gem Odyssey,” a company that provides private excursions to artisan gem mines in remote locations. Currently their tours go to ...

In North-Eastern China, near the lush Changbai Mountains, Fuli Gemstones is working on what it hopes will be the first zero-waste mine for colored gemstones, in the world. Set to open in 2024, the ...

Gem and mineral show draws collectors to Ocean Springs ...

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 ...