An agate gemstone unearthed in Brazil has gone viral for its striking resemblance to Cookie Monster of "Sesame Street" fame. A geologist in California says he's received multiple offers of $10,000 for ...

Chase Anderson spent years working as a realtor, he left the corporate grind behind to pursue his passion: rocks.

Known for their integrated colors and patterns, collectors are often amazed at agates that wind up on Upper Peninsula lakeshores. Known for its diversity and beauty, an agate stone is a form of quartz ...

Lake Superior agates often feature a brownish-red exterior that may be pitted and slightly translucent. They’re easiest to ...

Dong Guirong teaches students winding techniques on agate gemstones in Xin Barga Right Banner, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, in August last year. CHINA DAILY Despite being partially sighted, Dong ...

Despite being partially sighted, Dong Guirong has not only made a living from spotting precious gemstones in the dusty soil of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, she's gone on to become a ...