Geologist Debapriya Rakshit and experienced miner Richard Kapeta uncovered the impressive 5,655-carat emerald inside the largest open-pit mine in Kagem, which is partially owned by Gemfields — a ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Alexander County, N.C., community famed for its lunker ...

STATESVILLE, N.C. — Rock hound Jamie Hill knew he had found an impressive batch of emeralds in November 1998 while digging near his Alexander County home. Now gem experts are calling one of his ...

As News 12 celebrates Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're checking out the Emerald Gem Exchange in Brooklyn. Sheltered from the hustle and bustle of Dumbo, the South Asian-owned ...

LOS ANGELES — In the past 6½ years, nine men, one woman, three corporations and one government have laid claim to the giant emerald that’s been at the center of a protracted ownership dispute in Los ...

The world's largest cut emerald is set to go up for auction - and is expected to fetch $1.15million. The 57,500-carat stone, which is the size of a watermelon, is scheduled to go under the hammer ...