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eas that have been frequented by lots of people parks ball fields church yards fairgrounds beaches school yards and the list goes on and on what about relics old battlefields bivouac sites march routes wagon trails old homesteads ghost towns and once again the list goes on and on what s the bottom line research research research research will save you hundreds of hours searching areas that have not and will not produce that which you seek where can your start your search right here hundreds of ghost towns and hundreds of lost treasure stores are listed in the research area and more will be added continuously where else libraries bookstores newspaper archives history books magazines local residents and the list goes on and on there is literally an endless supply of information about what you want to find and where you want to find it you just have to look anyone young and old can go metal detecting anyone can find treasures with their metal detector it doesn t take a lot of machinery to do it just a good metal detector good luck posted by ron russell at 8 22 pm no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels metal detecting find rubies and sapphires in north carolina find rubies at the cherokee ruby mine near town of franklin n c ask the experts ask around there are only two 2 gemstone localities in the entire world capable of producing the world famous and world class investors or collectors grade pigeon blood colored rubies 1 the country of burma and 2 the cowee valley gemstone locality of western north carolina situated near the town of franklin nc experts also agree that within the united states and it s outlying territories there are only three 3 gem mines considered by experts capable of producing world class investors or collectors grade sapphires the yogo gulch sapphire locality located in the state of montana the gem mountain sapphire locality also located in the state of montana and the cowee valley ruby and sapphire locality situated in western north carolina near the town of franklin nc come enjoy the fresh mountain air natural caler creek water flowing through our flume line and the scenic and serene beauty of cowee valley north carolina operation of the cherokee mine is weather permitting the cherokee mine is closed during inclement weather at the on site manager s discretion i e extreme cold temperatures and or rain and thunderstorms if the mountain area weather forecast indicates inclement weather please call the mine at 828 349 2941 prior to your visit to ensure that the mine is open at the cherokee ruby mine we do not and will not offer gemstone ore that is salted enhanced concentrated or enriched with low grade semi precious stones from elsewhere on earth all of our gemstone ore is 100 from our on site excavation we are the only 100 unsalted mine in macon county our two gallon buckets of ore contain a virtual treasure trove of naturally occurring cowee valley gem quality gemstones including world class and precious investors or collectors grade rubies and sapphires the extremely rare star rubies star sapphires and star garnets cabochon quality rubies and sapphires and semi precious gem quality rhodolite garnets pyrope garnets moonstone rutile siliminite kyanite corundum clear quartz crystals and smokey quartz crystals these gems are native to the cowee valley gemstone locality and again many found are of facetable investors or collectors grade quality gemstones are like anything else in life it is the quality that counts although diamonds are a girl s best friend a ruby of the exact grade and quality as well as many other gems and minerals are much more expensive than diamonds in fact more and more women around the world are trending toward desiring rubies and sapphires over diamonds as wedding engagement offerings each year thousands of people from around the world flock to the popular western north carolina town of franklin to experience the thrill of finding rare gemstones in the rough whether you are a serious or amateur rockhound hoping to fulfill dreams of finding hidden treasures a teacher desiring a unique learning experience for your students or a family seeking quality outdoor recreation we invite you to browse our website to learn more about what the cherokee ruby and sapphire mine has to offer see you on the flume line mining history in macon county franklin nc mining for ruby and sapphire began in macon county in 1870 called corundum low grade rubies and sapphires were mined commercially for abrasives i e sandpaper and gave work to many men corundum and other minerals such as mica and kaolin were hauled to the railroad by horse and wagon and shipped out of macon county in large quantities tiffany s purchased the entire cowee valley in the 1890 s and then two other companies american prospecting mining co and us ruby mining co also began work hoping to find the source of the extremely high grade rubies and sapphires found within the corundum mines all three companies ended the search in the early part of the 20th century leaving the area open to rockhounds and gem enthusiasts the actual source of our rubies and sapphires has never been found yet may 1st thru october 31st 9 00am to 4 00pm last dig your own customers accepted by 1 00 pm last pre filled customers accepted by 2 00 although the mine remains open until 4 00 pm there are no admissions after 2 00 pm if you are just interested in finding something neat i would recommend one of the salted places it takes less time and you ll find something but won t be worth much true rockhounds go to places like cherokee to find only native gems and minerals mark l herndon va news events the mine will be closed on tuesday august 11th 2015 effective 7 17 2015 new mining rates will be in effect beginning wednesday september 16th 2015 the mine will be closed each wednesday until the end of the season those dates are 9 16 9 23 9 30 10 7 10 14 10 21 and 10 28 the mine will also be closed on tuesday september 22nd dig your own in addition to offering buckets of mine gravel you can also dig your own buckets posted by ron russell at 7 56 pm no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels ruby find diamonds in arkansas crater of diamonds state park murfreesboro arkansas you can keep what you find in a 37 acre plowed field crater of diamonds state park park facilities diamond discovery center diamond springs water park information center gift shop camping kimberlite cafe restaurant pavilion hours of operation history why diamonds can be found history of the diamond mine history of the park history timeline famous finds digging for diamonds diamond mine what should i bring what should i wear what do diamonds look like what is a carat how do i search for diamonds diamond statistics latest finds news releases other things to do calendar of events interpretive programs wildlife observation blind fishing trails nearby arkansas state parks attractions lodging and dining brochures maps and directions book online click here to check availability for your vacation at crater of diamonds state park bookmark and share enews signup click here to register for the crater of diamonds state park enewsletter diamond photo gallery click here to view photos of diamonds found in our mine latest diamond finds click here to learn about the latest diamonds found in our mine park brochures special notices heat advisory heat advisory while heat indexes are high at this time park visitors are urged to take precautions to avoid heat related illnesses drink plenty of fluids but avoid beverages that contain caffeine or large amounts of sugar wear loose cool clothing take breaks as needed in a shaded area at first signs of heat illness dizziness nausea headaches muscle cramps move to a cooler location rest for a few minutes and slowly drink a cool liquid seek medical attention immediately if conditions do not improve keep pets safe during this heat wave too be aware that high temperatures can lead to heat stroke in your dog causing permanent damage or death in a very short time a gem among diamond sites arkansas the natural state is blessed with an abundance of geological wonders crater of diamonds state park the only diamond producing site in the world open to the public stands out as a unique geological gem for you to explore and enjoy here you can experience a one of a kind adventure hunting for real diamonds you ll search over a 37 1 2 acre plowed field the eroded surface of an ancient volcanic crater that 100 million years ago brought to the surface the diamonds and some of the semi precious stones lucky visitors find here today diamonds come in all colors of the rainbow the three colors unearthed here are white brown and yellow in that order crater of diamonds state park is a rock hound s delight since along with diamonds more than 40 types of rocks and minerals can found here too these rocks and minerals include lamproite amethyst banded agate jasper peridot garnet quartz calcite barite and hematite in 1906 john huddleston the local farmer who owned this property then found the first diamonds near murfreesboro arkansas and started the diamond mining rush according to the history of crater of diamonds state park after a series of ill fated diamond mining ventures followed by tourist attractions the diamond mine site became an arkansas state park in 1972 many remnants of old mining ventures remain within the park boundary including the mine shaft building the guard house mining plant foundations old mining equipment and smaller artifacts nowhere else is north american diamond mining history as evident or as well preserved as here along with the diamond search area the park has hundreds of acres of natural forest featuring a diversity of flora and fauna and offering visitors interesting things to do arkansas s natural and cultural diversity evident here in the park s geology history plants and animals makes crater of diamonds state park a unique arkansas attraction it is a one of a kind experience in the world you are invited to experience this unique attraction and enjoy the thrill of digging for diamonds in the rough the park staff will identify your finds for you and unlike other diamond bearing sites our park policy is finders keepers any diamonds semi precious stones rocks or minerals you unearth are yours to keep regardless of their value to locate more attractions near crater of diamonds state park visit the attractions lodging and dining page on the arkansas department of parks and tourism website arkansas com crater of diamonds state park crater of diamonds state park 209 state park road murfreesboro ar 71958 posted by ron russell at 7 46 pm no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels arkansas diamonds find emerals in north carolina find emerals in hiddenite n c mine open to public the emerald hollow mine is the only emerald mine in the world that is open to the public for prospecting located in the heart of one of the only emerald bearing deposits on the north american continent finds worth thousands of dollars are not at all uncommon here one recent find in the area is currently valued at over one million dollars best of all the surface has hardly been scratched offering mind boggling potential for plenty more big finds the latest finds are astounding breaking the largest emerald crystal record of 1686 carats we invite all to visit the mine and try your luck at prospecting for valuable gemstones we offer three large state of the art sluiceways where you may wash buckets filled with ore taken directly from the mine additionally unlike most gem mines that are open to the public we offer other prospecting options as well encompassing more than seventy beautiful wooded acres with access to over a half mile of winding creeks we also allow visitors to prospect for gemstones in the creeks and permitted digging areas besides the excitement of finding valuable gemstones the mine offers breathtaking scenic views abundant wildlife and plenty of nature at its best please do not pick the wild flowers we have wooded picnic areas and public restrooms all set in a rustic mining town atmosphere we also have a gift shop and lapidary shop where you may shop for fine jewelry and affordable gemstone gifts located less than an hour from the blue ridge parkway there are plenty of hotels restaurants and other accommodations available in the nearby towns of statesville and taylorsville we also offer a very popular educational field trip program for schools scout groups and other organizations whether a serious prospector or a family looking for great outdoor recreation everybody enjoys a trip to the emerald hollow mine for your convenience we have provided complete pricing information below pricing information sluicing sluicing permit 5 00 sluicing is the most popular and easiest method of prospecting at the emerald hollow mine this simple process involves taking a seat on our covered sluiceway and washing buckets of ore to find gemstones the buckets we offer are filled with ore taken directly from the hiddenite grounds miners can sift through either native or enriched buckets any of these buckets are subject to produce big finds more than sixty three different types of natural gems and minerals occur here and are subject to being found in any of these buckets many of these are very rare including emerald aquamarine sapphire garnet topaz amethyst citrine rutile tourmaline and hiddenite spacersluicing ore at the emerald hollow mine there is a 5 00 general admission fee for sluicing we include one complimentary bucket of ore with your admission fee additional buckets of ore must be purchased prices for additional buckets range from 5 00 to 1000 00 we have many varieties and prices of buckets to choose from for example we have the popular 15 00 super bucket which is a large 5 gallon enriched bucket that is recognized as a great value for the truly serious we have the 100 00 cutter s choice bucket which is guaranteed to produce facet grade rough gemstones note all persons taking a seat on the sluiceway and sluicing ore must pay the admission fee helpful hints don t wear your sunday best for this activity during the chilly seasons latex gloves to keep your hands dry will come in handy also if you re planning to make a day of it a seat cushion will make things a little more comfortable creeking sluicing creeking permit 10 00 cutting through the gemstone rich ridges of the mine there are creeks with sparkling clean clear mountain waters gently flowing through them through thousands of years of natural erosional processes the creek beds have filled with gemstones from the mine above making for ideal prospecting these creeks are seldom over ankle to knee deep prospecting in the creek can be very rewarding it is most productive to work the creek gravels with a screen although some ...