Sugar Creek Gem Mine

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29 reviews

+1 (828) 898-4367

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We took our daughter and grandkids here to mine for precious gems , Sugar Creek Gems "ROCKS"!!!!!

We're sorting gemstones at the flume.Their screens were in disrepair with large holes in the middle that were only partially repaired.

3045 Tynecastle Hwy

Banner Elk, NC 28604

+1 (828) 898-4367

https://sugarcreekgemmine.com

Sugar Creek Gem Mine, located in Banner Elk, NC, offers an authentic gem mining experience where visitors can prospect for North Carolina gemstones. Owned and operated by brothers Chris and Matt Leonard, the mine guarantees precious and semi-precious gemstones in every bucket, with expert gemologists on staff and top-notch mining equipment.

Visitors can also enjoy professional jewelry making services at Sugar Creek Gem Mine, where facet grade gemstones can be cut and set into unique pieces. With state-of-the-art lapidary equipment and faceting supplies, the expert staff ensures flawless gemstones for a memorable gem mining adventure.

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4.029 reviews

Elysia C.

10/19/2020

I saw several of these gem mining shops on our trip this past week from Banner Elk to Boone there are several. After reading reviews I decided to come to Sugar Creek. It was just me, my 15 year...

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Caroline D.

1/15/2024

The service was nice and friendly.Really wish there was a cheaper bucket (40$ for 3 gal bucket being their cheapest option) but if you share with friends it becomes much more affordable just use...

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Gary G.

6/26/2023

Our grandkids wanted to mine for gemstones so we took them here . They had a blast and my wife , daughter and myself had just as much ( or more) fun being mine helpers. 5 stars isn't enough of a...

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Knightlyshadow1234 1.

6/12/2023

We went to five gem stores in the area. This was one of the better ones. They had slightly lower pricing although really everyone was selling about the same thing. Had a good set of gems in the...

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Jennifer K.

4/4/2023

This place was just ok. There was only 1 person checking people in, checking people out, and running the gift shop. We were given our bucket of choice and sent into a tent to figure out the rest...

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