A geologist's hammer (or rock pick), a shovel, gloves, goggles, chisels, sifting screens, and a durable bag are all essential for making the most of your gem hunting outing — but there is also more ...

Collectors of crystals and gemstones will be spoiled for choice in Las Vegas. For the best variety, here are the five ...

The thrill of a treasure hunt is close to San Antonio, and it's finders keepers. There are ranches two hours away from the city that offer a different kind of hunting. Mason County is known for ...

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 ...

MURFREESBORO, Ark. — A father and daughter who traversed more than half the country in search of gemstones had a stroke of luck last week when they found a 2.03-carat diamond. Dan Frederick and his ...

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 ...