The scramble for gold in the late 1800s was the key to many miners and prospectors striking it rich The Northern regions of Canada proved massively fruitful, not just for gold, but also for oil, and more recently from diamonds...

With its discovery over four thousand years ago, turquoise is one of the oldest gemstones known to man...

Cleopatra adored the satiny green hue of the emerald The oldest mines can be found in Egypt near the Red Sea and they are referred to as "Cleopatra's Mines...

Opals have been considered a magical precious stone for thousands of years It is said to help the wearer's psychic powers and to have better and more vivid dreams...

Turquoise jewelry has been a hot favorite amongst women for a very long time However it has probably been worn by men for far longer...

Understanding the concept of safety first is of vital importance especially when you consider all of the tasks performed for your career or occupation...

Since your childhood you have probably seen people panning for gold and wondered if they ever struck it rich...

‘Jo’burg’, the capital of the region Gauteng Province, is a fascinating city with a modern centre, combining its ways with the older surroundings...