Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine
Pay-to-dig gem mine · Franklin, NC
Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine in Franklin, NC offers: native rubies, sapphires and garnets (the mine states it does not salt or enrich its gravel). Details below are from the official website, checked 2026-11-04.
| Type | Pay-to-dig gem mine (Native ruby and sapphire mine) |
|---|---|
| What you can do | Native rubies, sapphires and garnets (the mine states it does not salt or enrich its gravel) |
| Location | Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina |
| Address | 41 Cherokee Mine Road, Franklin, NC 28734 |
| Coordinates | 35.28041, -83.34994 (map) |
| Managed by | Call to confirm |
| Fees | Call to confirm |
| Hours | Open year-round 10am–4pm; opens at 9am during the summer (per official website, checked 2026-11-04) |
| Phone | (828) 349-2941 |
| Website | https://cherokeerubymine.com/ |
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Source: official website, checked 2026-11-04. Data retrieved 2026-11-04.