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 ...

WEST MICHIGAN — We're marching through March, and there's so much to do to fill out the latter half of your calendar this month. Kathleen with the West Michigan Tourist Association stopped by FOX 17's ...

Of all the jewelry trends I’ve reported on in 2023, advances in environmentally sustainable gemstone mining, plus ethical treatment of gemstone miners, are the most heartening. These trends are ...

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 ...