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

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

The jewelry industry has always been shaped by scarcity, beauty, and the occasional stroke of geological luck. For centuries, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds held their positions as the ...

A tourist recently uncovered a 7.46-carat diamond in an Arkansas state park, but it turns out there are plenty of other places where travellers can unearth these hidden gems. Last week, a Parisian ...

Discover the allure of the neon-blue Paraiba Tourmaline, coveted by celebrities and collectors for its stunning glow.

Aaron Celestian isn’t a big fan of “Ocean’s 8.” “I have a hard time watching those movies because they’re always robbing museums,” he said with a laugh, standing amid a vault filled with some of the ...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Rarer than diamonds and more expensive than gold, Paraiba tourmaline has become one of the world’s most precious gemstones for its extraordinary neon blue hues. First ...