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At The Highlands Road Gem Mine, nestled in the heart of Franklin, North Carolina, we take pride in our rich heritage of gemstone craftsmanship and our scenic gem mining experience ...

Sheffield Gem Mine is a historic native Ruby/Sapphire mine in Franklin, North Carolina that offers a thrilling gem mining experience for everyone. Surrounded by nature in the beautiful Smoky Mountains, ...

Operating since 1952, Rose Creek Mine is a true state licensed gem mine in Macon County, North Carolina. We offer both an “unsalted” digging experience and a variety of excellent ...

Boasting a native dirt pile, this is where your gem mining experience begins. 100% native dirt (unsalted – nothing added) from their private mine site located atop Mason Mountain is ...

Be ready to get dirty with “dig your own” mining or grab a pre-filled bucket of our 100% Unsalted Gem Ore. Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire Mine is a “placer” gem ...

Mine for Rubies, Sapphires, Garnets and More!

Rustic gem mining experience where everyone is finding treasures.