This guy cares only about himself and money and will screw anyone over to achieve it without and regard.
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These trades include 100 bucks and 3 days of free admission. he also was trying to give us some other really horrible trades for the rhodolite that was worth well over 2 grand. Took the emerald to several different gemstone cutters and they said there was no way it could worth anything near that and that the stone it self wasn’t even worth 100 bucks. His das would be extremely disappointed in him. If youre planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine just one of the landmarks located 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Franklin. It’s pretty sad to bring your DEAD dad into a situation like that when your trying to take advantage of someone. found a 23 carrot rhodolite garnet and Tom (the owner) Tried to trick me into a trade of a worthless emerald he claimed to be worth 15-20 grand once cut, because his dad used to own the mine and rhodolite had sentimental value to him. Franklin, NC gem mine has six minerals Rhodolite garnets, Corundum, which is Ruby and Sapphire, Kyanite, Moonstone, Smokey Quartz, Garnet, and Cordierite. The workers are very nice but the owner and his wife tried to take advantage of a 16 year old kid. So stop on in if you can, we will be happy to see you even if it's just to say hi and catch up on things! You will see many different types of gold and silver mountings and jewelry already manufactured from our jewelry bench that will astound most folks. We also have a wide range of rough specimens from all over the world as well as from our "back yard" which is literally our mountain where the mine site is located. There is also a nice deli nearby if you need a little extra and for the really hungry, Franklin is only 12 minutes away.
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At our gem mine we offer strictly native dirt at the dig pile, plus enriched buckets and all the best help so you can start finding gems right away! In our gift shop we carry a wide variety of snacks and drinks to keep you going. Check in at the gift shop for instructions to our access road, so you can drive right down to the flume.
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We offer full access for the handicap to enjoy all the fun as well.
The mine has grown over the years to provide you with the best environment for all your rockhounding needs.
IMPROVED in 2010 and now with a landing complete with somplace to sit if you need to pause for a moment or two before coming all the rest of the way down.Tom and Ginger Johnson own and operate the mine and shop. After parking in our spacious parking lot, you'll descend to the mining area by stairway. When you turn off of Leatherman Gap Road, you'll travel half a mile on a gentle mountain road to reach the mine. A cut and polished Sheffield Ruby will often STAR and it is not only beautiful, but it's truly distinctive. They most likely will have a rough coating of granite which has not been tumbled away in a creek, but at least one shimmering surface or corner will signal your watchful eye to "Take me home with you". Our gemstones appear in all sizes and shapes including the typical hexagonal form and all colors from pink to dark reddish-purple and purple. Each Native Bucket should be taking you at LEAST ONE Hour to work - if you are finished with a bucket in anything less than an hour, you probably didn't get them clean enough and we'll find them a few days after you leave! Mother Nature placed these gemstones in beds of clay where they have remained undisturbed for millions of years until we excavate the dirt from the hillside and shovel the gem-bearing clay into buckets from which you work. This particular type of Ruby is only found right here in the hills of Cowee Valley and one other place Burma, India. What makes this mine so special are its Star Rubies and Sapphires. This mine was once owned by Tiffany's, but for the past 60 years or so,it has been available to the public! Even though this mine has been in operation for so many years, "There's still Rubies in them thar hills! " Oh, yeah! Honkers are found on a regular basis and smaller rubies and sapphires are immensely numerous! Sheffield Mine is one of the oldest Ruby Mines still in operation in the Cowee Valley.