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Nantahala River Gem Mine with miners searching for gemstones at the
sluice.
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GENERAL GEM MINE
INFORMATION
Nantahala River Gem Mine is located in the cool scenic
mountains of Western North Carolina. Western North Carolina is well known as a
gem capital and is famous for its natural deposits of rubies and sapphires.
Both residents and visitors alike have followed the adventurous and enticing
pursuit of gemstones for many years. How does the lure of gem mining capture
the imagination of so many? Maybe it's the fascination of the stories that
Grandpa told about finding the pretty red stones in the spring and collecting
them in a jar. Maybe it's the lure of finding a large and enormously valuable
gem. Maybe it's the intrigue of finding a gem and having it faceted for your
own unique piece of jewelry, complete with personal story. Maybe it's reading
the media stories of visitors who have found the "big one" while mining on
their vacation. Whatever the reason, Western North Carolina continues to
attract gem stone enthusiasts by the thousands every year. They come in search
of the precious stones, and many take home successful finds!
THE STORY OF
NANTAHALA RIVER GEM MINE
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 to our retail
location in the Nantahala Gorge for your pleasure and enjoyment. You may search
for a variety of precious gemstones including rubies, emeralds, sapphires,
garnets, topaz, amethyst, citrine, peridot, moonstones, rhodolite, apatite,
aquamarine, turquoise, ametrine, Mexican opal, rose quartz, smoky quartz,
chrysophase, and a continuing variety of both precious and semi-precious gems.
Gemstone miners are finding a treasure trove of gemstone quality finds every
season!
A SPECIAL GEM
MINE PROMOTION (back by popular demand!)
Lodge at
Carolina Vacation Lodging, or raft with
Carolina Outfitters Rafting and each person in your
party can get a coupon for a free gem bag with the purchase of any bag or
bucket at Nantahala River Gem Mine! (Ask for your free gem bag coupons when you
check-in)
PLACE AN ORDER
FOR FINISHED GEMSTONES!
Bring your finds at the mine to the gem mine
operator for a free identification and evaluation of your finds. The mine
operator can tell you if your find is a good candidate for a cut stone. You can
place an order for a cut/finished gemstone, providing your specifications as to
cutting style/shape etc. Look at the beautiful cut stones on display and choose
your favorite styles and stones for cutting! Your gemstone will then be mailed
to your home in about 2-4 weeks, ready to be set into fine jewelry! Check out
our CUT STONE PROMO RATES FOR THIS SEASON! Remember, AN INVESTMENT IN GEMSTONES
IS AN INVESTMENT THAT YOU CAN ENJOY!
HAPPY GEM
HUNTING! |
