Gems in Franklin N.C.

[djpitr]

 

[mamabear]

That looks like fun! You have created some great memories, & hopefully rock hounds for life.

 

[StoneWhisper]

Not to sound redundant.. Been there done that.. I found that most places like Hiddenite are sort of over rated.. However.. I'd perfer to goto Spruce Pine (Gem Mountain) and have done so for many years.. and again both locations have seeded buckets as well as areas where you can dig for gems.. GL

 

[rock]

I have been to some of those type of tourist places myself. One I went to I saw the guy behind the rail (helping people). When somebody would ask him if they found anything good he would look at it and say nope not this time and then throw it to the right or left depending on which type of stone it was. I saw him throw a emerald which was black to one side of his area and then throw another to the other side which wasnt good at all. I bet he had some good ones when everyone else went home and he didnt have to pay a penny for them. Just so you know next time you go or if anyone tries this type of thing. Keep all of your colored stones you find. I got some good stones that day.