Rockhounding is not a hobby you hear about every day. Loosely defined as the practice of recreationally hunting for gems and semi-precious stones in their natural habitats, it's primarily seen as a ...
WATERLOO - It's a gem to die for - in a business where some people have. Dubbed "El Gigante," the stone - a large specimen emerald in a host rock - is on display at Newton's Jewelers at East Fourth ...