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Old Pressley Sapphire Mine
Canton, North Carolina
💎 Star Sapphire
💎 Ruby
💎 Garnet
💎 Corundum
💰 $25-$50 per bucket 4.4 / 5
About Old Pressley Sapphire Mine
Dig native Cowee Valley material for sapphires, rubies, and garnets at this traditional North Carolina family mine. Known for producing large star sapphires and fine corundum. One of the oldest continuously operating Cowee mines.
Gems & Minerals You Can Find
💎Star Sapphire
💎Ruby
💎Garnet
💎Corundum
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Old Pressley Sapphire Mine is a pay-to-dig gem mine located in Canton, North Carolina. Visitors can dig for Star Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Corundum and keep everything they find. Pay-to-dig experiences like Old Pressley Sapphire Mine are popular with rockhounds, families, and gem enthusiasts looking for a hands-on outdoor adventure.
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