Sugar Creek Gem Mine

Name: Sugar Creek Gem Mine
Address: 3045 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC, 28604, US
Telephone: +18288984367
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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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4.032 reviews

Mayra L.

6/22/2025

I came here with my family and we got the big bucket, we got lots of great gems. The value was great for the amount of gems we got. I can't wait to go back ! The service was amazing, the people...

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Nelson M.

8/8/2025

We have visited numerous gem mining venues in NC and TN with very satisfactory results. These people fill their buckets with gravel (not sand) and our experience was that less than 1/2 of 1%...

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Sahir H.

10/9/2025

you can find sooooo many crystals like lot go with your kids its so fun you can get a big bucket it helps me beacuse at least im not at home

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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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