NC Gem Mining

Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - Cherokee, NC
Every mountain county has significant deposits of gems and minerals, and at the Smoky Mountain Gold and Ruby Mine, on the Qualla Boundary, you can search for gems such as aquamarines.

Sheffield Mine - Franklin, NC

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - Franklin, NC
Come enjoy the fresh mountain air, natural creek water running through the flume line and the scenic beauty of Cowee Valley, in Franklin, North Carolina!

Rose Creek Mine - Franklin, NC
Operating since 1952, Rose Creek Mine is one of 3 state licensed gem mines in Macon County, North Carolina.

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - Franklin, NC

Gold City Gem Mine - Franklin, NC

Mason's Mine - Franklin, NC