Caity A.
8/2/2019
Great mine with great staff! Everyone is super helpful in getting you up and running and figuring out how to find those elusive sapphires. Once you know what you're looking for, it's pretty easy...
Mason Ruby & Sapphire Mine
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6961 Upper Burningtown Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Mason's Ruby & Sapphire Mine is a historic gem mine in Franklin, NC, offering visitors the opportunity to dig their own gems or opt for enriched buckets. Under the ownership of the Klatt family, the mine continues to provide exceptional customer service and a true mining experience.
With a long and colorful history, Mason's is one of the original native mines in the area, boasting a salted digging area and a variety of gemstones including sapphires, rubies, garnets, and more. The mine's award-winning customer service and knowledgeable staff ensure a memorable and enjoyable visit for all.
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Heidi M.
10/16/2024
Camped at Mason's last weekend and had a lovely time camping, mining and listening to the mini waterfall at the creek. Very helpful staff that went above and beyond, and the other people that come...
Joanne P.
8/22/2023
Had a great day, fantastic staff, really helpful, we found some rubies etc, one was huge, I think we'd do better next time after todays practice :) Clean toilets, really nice gift shop, they sell...
Chrisry M.
4/7/2023
What a fun time! We had a blast and found some really cool sapphires! The staff there was exceptional! So helpful and friendly! We would love to go back again sometime!
Ricky J.
9/29/2021
We drove there from Georgia; it's WAY out of the way and it's one way in and one way out, right at the end of the road, about 10 miles down a curvy road off the highway. THEY WERE CLOSED!! It...
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