Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
Franklin, North Carolina
About Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
Dig for genuine rubies and sapphires in native creek gravel from the famous Cowee Valley corundum belt — one of the most productive ruby-bearing regions in the eastern US. Native material is available for the most authentic experience. The Cowee Valley in Macon County, NC has produced rubies since the 1800s.
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Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Franklin, North Carolina. Visitors can dig for Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Moonstone, Rhodolite and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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