Smoky Mountain Gold-Ruby Mine

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4.2

( 8 reviews )

Jewelry, Hobby Shops

Open 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM See Hours

971 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719, United States

+1 8284-976-574

Introducing Smoky Mountain Gold-Ruby Mine, a renowned brand in the mining industry. With a prime location in the scenic Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, this mine offers a unique and exhilarating experience for both novice prospectors and experienced miners alike. The brand prides itself on providing an authentic and thrilling adventure, allowing individuals to search for treasures such as gold, rubies, emeralds, and more. The mine is equipped with all the necessary tools and equipment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable mining experience. In addition, Smoky Mountain Gold-Ruby Mine houses a charming gift shop, offering a variety of gemstone jewelry and souvenirs for visitors to take home. With its picturesque surroundings and professional staff, this brand guarantees an unforgettable and rewarding mining adventure. Whether seeking a new and exciting hobby or looking to create lifelong memories, Smoky Mountain Gold-Ruby Mine is the ultimate destination for gemstone enthusiasts.

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Anthony t

March 22, 2024

Alright please see pics below, first 2 pics are from a $60 bag we panned in Va. The remainder are pics from the Gold and Ruby mine. If u just want the experience, it’s alright but if you’re looking to find decent size gems or crystals maybe look elsewhere. We started with the 5 gallon bucket ($60) found little more than the eye candy placed on top and a few gems inside. We then got the Ruby bags found a few rubies but again it was just paying for the time spent. Maybe it’s based on authentic miners experience?

K reed

March 22, 2024

my family & i had the best experience here riding through Cherokee thanks to Eric. i honestly believe the employee has an impact on your experience anywhere you go and he is awesome! we found some amazing gemstones and the overall mining activity was a 10/10. Thanks again Eric we wish you many blessings to come

Yq liu

March 22, 2024

Absolutely! 100% gorgeous! Smokey mountain gold and ruby mine has a very talented lapidary! Such beautiful work. They exceeded my expectations! This is a necklace made for my mom from the gems I found for my parents 40 year anniversary gift (ruby is 40 year gem) I sent them a picture of the setting I was looking for, and they were very accommodating! Very nice experience! Not to mention, this is a heirloom piece, that will be handed down & holds so much sediment. The piece says it all! But I highly recommend them. I will be having more jewelry with my other rocks made in the near future! Thank you Chris & Linda! And any others that helped me with my order!

Geoff engelman

March 22, 2024

Staff were very outgoing and helpful. This was our first time my fiancé and I sifted through a bucket of sand/dirt/gravel to find some gemstones. We purchased the ruby/sapphire bucket and, though we only found one ruby (1 carat), we ended up with a few emeralds! They said it was rare that something like that happens since they come from separate mines. It must have been our lucky day (minus not finding any sapphire)! It's tough to spot since most of them look like rocks/gravel, but ask the staff and they'll help. They even have a specialist indoors to help identify the rocks you keep - for free! What a fun experience.

God is live

March 22, 2024

This place is the biggest rip off around!! Do not waste your money here!! We have been rock hounding all over this area and others and this is by far the worst one we've ran across. Our mix bag didn't even have a corner of a baggie full of "rocks" And I mean rocks hardly any stones at all. My emerald buck had one emerald. One emerald. There's a place up the road I can't remember the name of that sold us a $25 bucket with 3lbs of really nice stones if all types. I will include a side by side comparison. Take my advice and go down the road. I hope this review cost you lady, BC you just ripped me off $30. No telling how many people you do this to on a daily that doesn't know any better. SEE The difference in what she gives compared to others. And really you get more at the road side stops or just go buy a pocket at a mine for $100

Apple25ky

March 22, 2024

The kids had a great time, and I feel you get your money's worth of gems. I do wish the fee to actually cut the stones weren't so high (we paid $75 for a pair of earrings for my daughter). And the lady who helped us with going through the gems was informative and kind. Plenty of seating as well.

Jazel gabriel

March 22, 2024

I went with my 4 kids, wife, and mother-in-law. We did a giant 5gallon random bucket and 4 ruby buckets. Do I think I made money? Nah, that's not the intention. The intention was to get my kids interested in the natural world even though this is highly staged and controlled. We had a blast and the miner/attendants were super helpful and pleasant. The place was packed and we still managed to get some help in the beginning to get us going. Totally worth it if you set reasonable expectations that you aren't there to make money off the dirt, but to have a good time. Some of the dirt has lots of crystals and gems, some doesn't. This is life. The pic is about 1.5 of the ruby buckets. Key fob for scale. We ended up with tons of crystals, amethysts, topaz, and other rocks/crystals the kids enjoyed. I've got a brand new rock tumbler at home to take some of these back to.

Carlos martinez-juarez

March 22, 2024

Not worth the money, I have been to a few mining places & gotten so much more. We got a 6gallon bucket of “mixed” and it was a bucket of dirt with a few pretty stones on the top to make you think there was more inside. We gave it the benefit of doubt and bought another bag to only find the same thing. Dirt with a bunch of smaller rocks. Only plus side was finding a few natural rubies. This place is more for the experience not the product. Kids will enjoy the adventure but I would stick to the smaller bags. Don’t go for the more expensive because you won’t get your moneys worth out of it.