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. 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. The workers are very nice but the owner and his wife tried to take advantage of a 16 year old kid. DO NOT TAKE COON CREEK ROAD or FLOWERS GAP ROAD. At the next intersection (1-1/2 miles), keep right at the COWEE VALLEY sign and the mine will be 2-1/2 miles on the left. 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! From that point you will proceed north to Cowee Creek Road, which is just after the Cowee Baptist Church, where you bear right. 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. Mining instruction on premises, for your mining pleasure. Enjoy 150ft of covered flumes, so you can mine rain or shine. 441 North just outside of Franklin, North Carolina. US Customs Records Notifications available for Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine.
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We offer full access for the handicap to enjoy all the fun as well. Producing great finds in Macon County for over 20 years. The mine has grown over the years to provide you with the best environment for all your rockhounding needs. Attractions near Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine: (5.65 km) Rose Creek Mine (6.85 km) Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum (7.34 km) Wayah Bald Lookout Tower (15.95 km) Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises (9. We found several large stones and had a blast doing it.Tom and Ginger Johnson own and operate the mine and shop. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Randy was so patient helping us learn what to look for. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine is definitely one of the best, especially for families. We purchased a ruby bucket, an emerald bucket, and an amethyst bucket.
They were not open on Saturday so I tried this mine. My main goal to visit Franklin was to go to a different mine that I visited years ago and enjoyed the owners. It made some sense to me that for our 20th anniversary, I would load her up in the truck, hook up the travel trailer. My wife is a rock hound and loves collecting all types of rocks, minerals and gems. Their 150-foot covered flume is covered and lighted and their gift shop features 14k gold and sterling silver jewelry. We saw a lady in the office, and asked her if they were open she rudely yelled, were closed!. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine is open seven days a week March 1st until December 15th. Harold & Marla Johnson is a Premier Host. moreĭrove 45 minutes with my 3 kids and they were closed, even though the website and sign said they were open. Previous page 1 - 6 of 12 Next page Hosted by Harold & Marla Johnson Ask a question. I researched the mines near Maggie Valley but most of them don’t give you the local dirt to mine. I grew up in a family that collects gem so my expectations are very high when it comes to gem mining.