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 15^th Tues – Sat 10 am to 5 pm Jan 16^th thru Feb 28^th Thur, Fri and Sat 10 am to 5 pm.