Due to its rarity, red beryl stones sell for as much as $10,000 per carat. The Ruby Violet mine, owned by Gemstone Mining, produces 5,000 to 7,000 carats a year. "Gemstone mining map" was ...

Select a ruby, sapphire, emerald ... After lunch, you won't have to head far from the gem mines to enjoy the great outdoors. Consider pairing your mining trip with the rush of North Carolina's ...