Small husband and wife owned gem store. The wife was extremely knowledgeable about gems and her husband will cut any gems you find if there big enough. They had a nice selection of cut and polished stones
February 2024
Super wow wow wow. Extremely friendly, welcoming, insanely knowledgeable staff! Eager to see and explore more, this was literally the most exciting gem of of a hidden gem ever!
February 2024
Ms. Holly was so incredibly kind and made the experience a memorable one for my children. She had the best energy and excitement when educating us about each of the gems! Highly recommend for a fun family friendly activity!
Asheville's Best Gem Mine
Now Located at
26 Sardis Rd. Asheville, NC
Near I-40 & I-26 Exit 33
We are the original Asheville's Best Gem Mine. Where you can pan for gemstones and keep what you find...
"Everyone is a winner." Owner Holly Drane says, "I never want to see any child walk away empty handed...
It's too late to give the child a treasure after the fact.... The thrill is in finding the treasure yourself."
