Some vacations come with souvenirs. Others come with a certificate and a 3-carat gemstone. Across the United States, a handful of dig sites let visitors try their luck at unearthing real diamonds, and ...

For centuries people have had a fascination with gemstones. They've inspired myths, been used for medicinal purposes, as well as to create jewelry. After all, a kiss on the hand may be quite ...

LaGrange isn’t known for having a rockin’ good time, unless you’re at Hogg Mine. Just about an hour down I-85 is Hogg Mine, where you can dig for gemstones like aquamarine and black tourmaline. » ...