An emerald mine in the foothills of North Carolina was the scene of an old fashioned jewel heist over the weekend, and the thieves made off with an estimated $100,000 in rare precious gems and gold ...

HIDDENITE, N.C. — A married couple from Hiddenite, NC found a 50.5 carat emerald on a dig Friday morning. They say the estimated value of the gem is $10,000. Libby and Kevin Barrieault went on a dig ...

ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — A mining accident has claimed the life of a man famous for mining for gems in the mountains of North Carolina. Terry Ledford, who is credited with finding the largest emerald ...

In the hills and valleys of western North Carolina, there are plenty of hidden gems. Not just fun or little know spots, but literally gems hidden in the rocks and soil. In the hills and valleys of ...

If you're looking for an affordable adventure that rewards you with precious gemstones, you're in luck. The Emerald Hollow Mine offers amateur prospectors the opportunity to roll up their sleeves (and ...