Gem Mining in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

The Great Smoky Mountains offer a wide variety of unique adventures and experiences visitors won’t find anywhere else, one of which is gem mines. Gem mining in North Carolina is a part of local history, and the potential for finding precious stones of all kinds is huge. Panning for gold is not the only thing gem miners focus on in the Great Smokies. When gem mining in North Carolina you may also find ruby, sapphire, topaz, emerald, amethyst, rose and smoky quartz, and more. These are the natural gifts the Great Smoky Mountains can share. Take home a special piece of this unforgettable land.

Name	City
Gold City Gem Mine, Jewelry and Rock Shop	Franklin	Details
Gold City Gem Mine,Jewelry and Rock Shop offers Gem Mining both native and North Carolina,Gold Panning and Turquoise Panning all with(NO ADMISSION FEES) Home of the 1061 CARAT SAPPHIRE featured in People Weekly, Disney Adventure and Rock and Gem Magazines. Come visit us here at Gold City and Spend the day mining for precious gems Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine, Tourmaline and mu ...
Jackson Hole Trading Post	Highlands	Details
Cleanest mine around, help for the inexperienced, on Waterfall drive between Franklin and Highlands. HW 64E.
Nantahala River Gem Mine	Bryson City	Details
At Nantahala River Gem Mine the gemstone material comes from both the local area, and from mines all over the world. Gems and minerals do not all run together. They come from a variety of different mines, wherever that specific gem is found. Many of the mine sites are in remote and not easily accessible locations. The gemstone material is brought to our bagging plant and bagged. It is then brought ...
Primitive Outback, Inc.	Otto	Details
We have many different size pails to choose from just waiting for you to find your hidden treasure. You can also pan the old fashion way in the Little Tennessee River with a shovel and screen. You will fine topaz, rubies, amethyst, emeralds and many other types of stones. We welcome all rock hounds and treasure seekers, it great fun for the entire family. We will help you to identify your stone ...
Rose Creek Mine	Franklin	Details
Good, Clean Dirty Fun! Located in Franklin, NC, Rose Creek Mine is where you come to dig in our gem tunnel. We provide all equipment and help you to identify the stones. Our miners have found garnets, rubies, sapphires, smoky and rose quartz, amethyst, emerald and more. Lapidary equipment also available in our great gift and rock shop
Ruby City Gems	Franklin	Details
Ruby City Gems and Minerals located in downtown Franklin, NC offers custom gem cutting and mounting: 14k gold jewelry and findings, thousands of cut gemstones, lapidary equipment and supplies, mineral specimens, stone carvings and bookends, free museum and store. Western North Carolina's oldest and finest rock shop and jewelry store, established in 1958. Boasts a large, free museum with specimens ...
Sheffield Mine	Franklin	Details
Sheffield Mine is located in Franklin, NC. A native ruby mine for both experienced and amateur rock hounds. We have a gift shop, restrooms, and all the necessary mining equipment is provided. Open from April Fools Day, (April1st) to Halloween, (October 31) from 10 am to 5 pm, except in June, July and August open until 6 pm.