Ruby & Sapphire Crystal Mining @ Cherokee Mine in North Carolina
Having loads of fun!
Digging legit ruby & sapphire from unsalted buckets!
The Rhyolite Garnets are also very nice!
This place is the real deal! They offer already made up buckets that come straight from the mine!
They are open to the public! Check them out!
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Sapphire from Cherokee Ruby Mine in Franklin, N.C.
Weighing a large sapphire found on a recent trip to Cherokee Ruby Mine in Franklin, North Carolina. In addition to being one of the only native (unsalted) mines remaining in the area, it is also run by the most wonderful and helpful folks in the world-- really a great place to visit!
We Find a HUGE RUBY!!! The Elijah Mountain Gem Mine !!
We go to Elijah Mountain Gem Mine off of Highway 64 of I-26 in Hendersonville NC. Well worth the trip. We had a fantastic time and the staff is incredible.
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Mason Gem Mine, Franklin, NC
Mining for Sapphires and Rubies.
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9 Best Spot For Gem Hunting In The Us
9 Best Spot For Gem Hunting In The Us
Emerald Hollow Mine, Hiddenite, North Carolina
Find glittering, gorgeous emeralds in Hiddenite, only about an hour’s drive from Winston-Salem, NC. The Emerald Hollow Mine is home to the only emerald mine in the United States open for public treasure hunting. There are sluiceways where you can check out findings from the mine, or you can pay to do your own prospecting, digging, and hunting for a small fee.
Crater of Diamonds State Park, Murfreesboro, Arkansas
Want to mine for diamonds? Murfreesboro is the place to go. The Crater of Diamonds State Park, 120 miles from Little Rock, AR, is the only existing mine where visitors can prospect for diamonds and keep their findings. Stay at the park campsite and enjoy wildlife and natural scenery as well as some sparkling stones.
Gem Mountain, Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Looking for aquamarines? Head to Spruce Pine’s own Gem Mountain. The Blue Ridge Mountains are the perfect place to prospect for the beautiful blue stones as well as rubies and moonstones. Onsite gemologists can inspect your findings to see if they’re the real deal, and gem-cutters can spruce up and turn your gems into pieces of jewelry before you head home.
Cherokee Ruby Mine, Franklin, North Carolina
Search for rubies inside the Cherokee Ruby Mine. You can sluice through rocks and dirt with a screen and look for precious treasures, including sapphires, garnets, and rutile. The price of admission is low, and the fun level is high, so make it a family outing. The mine is open for gem hunting to the public from April through October. The backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains will make it a beautiful summer vacation.
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine, Philipsburg, Montana
One of the most beautiful states in the country, Montana is also a great place to go gem hunting. Check out Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine for some stellar prospecting. What will you find when you sift through the dirt and gravel at Gem Mountain? Sapphires, and lots of them.
Morefield Mine, Amelia, Virginia
The Morefield Mine, just under an hour from Richmond, VA, is known for its vast amount of amazonite. Prospecting here may also reward you with garnet, amethyst, beryl, topaz, and many other minerals. There are mining opportunities here for all skill levels. Prospectors can use the sluicing technique or collect from the mine dumps. The Morefield Mine has its own exhibit of stones onsite as well as one at the world-famous Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.
Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine, Virgin Valley, Nevada
Colorful and unusual, opal is an eye-catching gem. Mine your own opals at the Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine. This mine has produced very valuable stones, some worth upwards of $50,000. Bring tools and buckets. You’ll be doing some serious digging to get to the treasure here, but your hard work could pay off. The mine is open from May to September.
Bonanza Opal Mine, Denio, Nevada
If you’re gem hunting for fire opals, visit the Bonanza Opal Mine in Denio, Nevada. The mine is open from May to September.
Crystal Grove Diamond Mine, St. Johnsville, New York
New York is home to Broadway shows, plenty of shopping, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty, but did you know New York is a great place to mine for gemstones? Crystal Grove Diamond Mine is the place to go to find Herkimer diamonds, beautiful quartz crystals that are fun to mine. These crystals were first discovered in New York, and the perfect clarity of some of these stones makes them very popular with gem hunters.
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Aquamarine Gemstone Crystal Rock Mining | NEW Location | Open To Public
Aquamarine Beryl Gemstones being found by everyone at this brand new location!!
Join us twice a year at this brand new spot! Current future digs will be had every spring and fall.
So much fun!
This site is on private property but the owners let us do two digs per year!
The next one will be even more epic! Stay tuned to see future videos here and for information on future digs and how you can attend!
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Five Of The Best Places To Go Gem Hunting In The US
Five Of The Best Places To Go Gem Hunting In The US
Emerald Hollow Mine (Hiddenite, North Carolina)
Located on the foothills of the Brushy Mountains at western North Carolina, Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mine in the United States that’s open to public. It’s the only spot in the country where North Carolina Hiddenite, a rare gemstone discovered by geologist William Earl Hidden in 1879 can be found.
Crater of Diamonds State Park (Murfreesboro, Arkansas)
Located around 115 miles southwest of Little Rock on the site of a volcanic crater, the park is a place of buried diamonds crystallized from carbon, which formed in the earth’s mantle billions of years ago and were push to the surface by the crater’s explosion.
Jade Cove Trail (Big Sur, California)
Jade Cove Trail is a popular between jade hunters who search for the greenish-colored gemstone, which forms due to subduction or when oceanic and continental plates collide. since the trail is part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released strict guidelines for jade hunting, but as long as specimens are in plain sight, jade hunters are welcome to hunt the jade.
Morefield Mine (Amelia County, Virginia)
During World War II, Morefield Mine was used by military suppliers in search of strategic minerals like mica, beryl and tantalum for use in tanks and artillery. Today, this mine which , located just outside of Richmond, Virginia ,which owned privately and is a popular site to hunt for amazonite, a greenish gem named after the Amazon River, and 80 other gems and minerals.
Graves Mountain (Lincolnton, Georgia)
Several times in once a year, the caretakers of Graves Mountain, located about 130 miles east of Atlanta, invite visitors to dig for buried treasure at this site, which formed millions of years ago when sedimentary rocks metamorphosed. One time, Tiffany & Co. mined the site for rutile, a crystal-like mineral which used to polish its diamonds collection.
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Rose Creek Gem Mine - Franklin NC Gem Mining - What to Do in Franklin NC
John Becker takes you for a tour of the Rose Creek Gem Mine in Franklin NC! Want to find your mountain dream home? View all PROPERTIES FOR SALE in the FRANKLIN NC area, click here:
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Three Bears Gem Mine, Pigeon Forge, TN
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Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine
Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine is a hub for rockhounds and gem collectors of all ages.
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Road Trip to Black Mountain from Maggie Valley, NC
Visit Black Mountain from the Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley. Use this detailed itinerary as a starting point to plan your road trip. Be sure to stop at 12 Bones Smokehouse, Chimney Rock State Park and Pisgah Brewing Company Taproom. For the full itinerary visit:
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Foggy Mountain Gem Mine #1 Attraction in Boone NC
If you are looking to satisfy your craving for a gem mining adventure and find your own treasure, then be sure to visit the Foggy Mountain Gem Mine on Hwy 105 in Boone, North Carolina. Foggy Mountain offers a great adventure for families and groups of all sizes to take part in discovering precious gem stones. Just like miners from the old days, you will sift through dirt and rock from mines from around the world using water flumes to find your treasures. Then have your gem stones sorted, identified and turned into your own custom made jewelry. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine is one of the most enjoyable attractions in the North Carolina High Country. The Foggy Mountain Gem Mine experience is great fun for all ages and sizes of groups.; with a variety of gem stones waiting for you to discover. First you will pick out the size bucket you want to search through. Then the action takes place under our covered flumes either inside or outside our building. Your mission is to pan, and discover the gem stones. First place a scoop of rough material in the screen box and then use the flume water to sift out the dirt, sand and rock to find the gem stones. To assist with finding your hidden treasures, gemstone identification displays are conveniently located throughout both flume areas. Now it’s time to identify your rare gemstones. Now that you have found your precious gem stones, our experienced staff will sort through your treasure with you to identify and to discuss the unique features of your gem stones. They will also help you decide what pieces could be cut and made into beautiful jewelry that will last a lifetime and preserve your memory at Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. Now that your stones have been identified, our master Lapidaries, will form, cut and polish your rare gemstone to a brilliant luster; ready to be mounted and used in our sterling silver, 14 karat yellow and white gold jewelry line. Your rough gemstones can be cut into many calibrated shapes and sizes. After the gemstone is ready to be mounted it can be placed into a ring, pendant, earrings or bracelet. We pride ourselves not only on the gem mining experience, but the quality of your finished piece of jewelry.Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and its staff work tirelessly to ensure that you and your family have the most fulfilling gem mining experience and adventure in the High Country. You are welcome to experience the excitement and wonder of prospecting for gemstones in a clean, comfortable and safe environment. Everything you need for your mining adventure will be provided at Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. Come see for yourself why we are the #1 rated attraction in the High Country.
Sapphire, NC 84 Acres on the Thompson River
This property is located in Western North Carolina in Sapphire Valley, fifteen minutes from downtown Cashiers. The tract is bordered by the Nantahala National Forest on the entire west side. The Thompson River runs through the middle of the property. The property is located off Upper Whitewater Road and by an access road through Camp Buc. The access is deeded and recorded. The property is being offered for $1,260,000 ($15,000 per acre) as a whole or a division sale of 38 acres is also possible. It is rare to find a property with river frontage and one adjoining the Nantahala National Forest. There are hundreds of thousands of acres in this immediate area of national forest. If you love the outdoors and want a place to hunt, fish, or just get away for a while, I don't think you will find a prettier place. For additional information, maps and photographs, please visit my web site, If you have any interest in seeing the property, call me at anytime: John Simmons, Owner/Agent (901) 828-5500
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ABC TV video of Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Rock Shop
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine featured on ABC TV as top attraction in Western North Carolina. Great family fun, open daily with covered and indoor mining.
City Drive #011 - Cherokee, North Carolina
Road Trip #414 - City Drive - Cherokee, North Carolina
Cherokee is a census-designated place (CDP) in Swain and Jackson counties in western North Carolina, United States, within the Qualla Boundary land trust. It is located in the Oconaluftee River Valley around the intersection of U.S. Route 19 and U.S. Route 441. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 2,138.
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