We carry a wide variety of faceted and cabochon gemstones.  We have gemstone jewelry set in gold and silver.  Huge variety in mineral specimens from small to large boulder sizes.  We have artwork including paintings, sculptures, wood and stone carvings. We do appraisals by appointment in our new gem lab.  We do custom made jewelry, as well as, repairs.  Free Gemstone museum open to the public.  Hours of operation is Wednesday through Sunday 10 am – 6 pm.  Opening April 15, 2023.

The Gallery of Gems & Minerals, 3 Miles south of Franklin, NC on hwy. 441 located in Crystal Falls Specialty Shops, features a huge selection of colored gems & fine jewelry, in store jewelry repair, custom design & a gemologist. Also featuring Michael M. Rogers  Fine Art, watercolors, photography on canvas & nature DVDs. Open 7 days a week year-round.  

Cowee Mtn. Ruby Mine is locally owned and operated for over 35 years.  Open March 1st through December 1st, 7 days a week.  We are located on Hwy 441, 4 miles north of Franklin.  Two covered flumes offer mining rain or shine.  Our gem shop offers a wide range of gifts. Also you can get your stones evaluated for cutting and setting.  Free Admission.

With over 30 years experience in jewelry making and gemstone cutting, let us help you create a one-of-a-kind treasure.  Our showroom has a large variety from rough to refined minerals, fossils, jewelry, gemstones and gifts.  Open year round, located 3.5 miles south of Franklin on 441S.

Visit George Green at Smoky Mountain Jewelers for a wide selection of necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and more at the best prices around.  Smoky  Mountain Jewelers also buys gold & silver, offers jewelry repair, custom designs, stone setting, ring sizing and casting.

Home of the 1061 carat sapphire found at Gold City, featured in PEOPLE WEEKLY, DISNEY ADVENTURES and ROCK & GEM Magazines. Native and Enriched Gemstones buckets. We also have Gold Panning. New and Improved large covered flume for Gem Mining rain or shine.Located on highway 441, 6 miles north of Franklin, NC. Click on website for hours of operation or give us a call at 1-800-713-7767. Free stone inspections.

Located in downtown Franklin North Carolina, offers Custom gem cutting and mounting, 14kt gold jewelry and findings, thousands of cut gemstones, lapidary equipment and supplies, mineral specimens, stone carvings and bookends and free Museum. Buses and RV’s welcome. School, church, and rockhound groups welcome! Hours of operation are: March 1st thru Jan 15th Tues – Sat 10 am to 5 pm Jan 16th  thru Feb 28th Thur, Fri and Sat 10 am to 5 pm.