Moonstones in Montana, amethyst and emeralds in North Carolina, garnet and quartz in upstate New York. At pay-to-dig mines around the United States, visitors can paw through piles of mine tailings to ...

Some people believe rose quartz may help promote understanding in romantic relationships and support calm. But most claims are anecdotal. Crystals have been used in cultures all over the world for ...

Self-taught and self-termed citizen artist vanessa german is widely known for her sculptural works that feature poetic collections of both found objects and meticulously sourced materials. In her ...

Join us at Hogg Mine in Georgia as we uncover an abundance of Aquamarine Beryl, Black Tourmaline, and stunning Rose Quartz crystals straight from the earth. This thrilling gem-hunting adventure ...

Even *after* an upset in the industry a few years back, your new grounding crystal might’ve been mined by child labor. Chances are, you’re within a six-foot radius of a crystal right now. It could be ...

Some modern-day prospectors make thousands of dollars selling precious stones they dug up themselves. By Alexandra Marvar Moonstones in Montana, amethyst and emeralds in North Carolina, garnet and ...