We at
gem Mountain wish to share the rich history and tradition of mining in Mitchell County.
Come experience the wonder and excitement of prospecting for gemstones in a
pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. Our Flumes are covered, so you can gem mine
rain or shine. Our modern gem washing facilities make it an easy and relaxing way to
discover earth's treasures.
We have lots of local materials such as Crabtree
emerald,Wiseman and Brushy Creek aquamarine, as well as moonstones, garnet, citrine,
amethyst, ruby, sapphire and others brought fresh from mines daily.
YOU FIND EM' YOU
KEEP EM'!
Your stones will be inspected free of charge. You may also have your stones cut and
made into jewelry by experienced gem cutters who are graduates of the most prestigious gem
cutting and jewelry design schools. See our emerald collection, one of the largest
and best in the USA.
Sands Of Time Museum
A great added attraction and wonderful educational opportunity
all in one! The Sands of
Time Museum is FREE to Visitors of Gem Mountain. Featured in handsome and
informative displays are a collection of artifacts and renderings that tell the story of
man and the tools used over the ages.
Among the numerous objects which
comprise this collection are a number of interesting and intricate ceremonial masks, crude
and ingenious tools, and lethal weapons of war.
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