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 ...

Mineral deposits can create markings that look like forests or mountains, and experts say each stone is distinctive. By Jill Newman When Tarun Adlakha displays a dendritic agate, with its finely ...

It’s the tomb that keeps on giving. More than two years since its discovery, a treasure-filled Greek tomb has offered up perhaps its most significant find to date: a Minoan stone carving so ...

When it comes to decor ideas that are super popular right now, one trend clearly rocks more than the rest — we are talking gems and geodes, obviously. These agate DIY projects compiled by Porch.com ...

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 ...

Agate coasters make for a stylish way to protect surfaces from water rings and stains. Their natural beauty adds an element ...

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 ...