Deep Red Ruby Gemstones Found in North Carolina! Cherokee Mine

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  • 60The Crystal Collector visits Franklin, North Carolina to check out one of the only unsalted legit ruby and sapphire mines in the country! You will see the amazing ruby finds happen in front of your own eyes! This location is a premier site to take your family to for a short vacation or trip. Many people have had such a great fun time at this location for over 100 years! See these ruby crystals light up using a longwave UV light, bringing them to a bright glow!
    If you're interested in ruby gems, then be sure to watch this video! We'll discuss the history of the ruby mine and describe the types of ruby gems that have been found there.0
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    cherokeerubymine.com/

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  • @TheCrystalCollector
    @TheCrystalCollector  ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Next time I’m gonna dig lots more buckets!!! Maybe try for like 20 in one day instead of 3 😂
    Thanks for watching y’all!
    Whaaaaaaaaat!

    • @depthgaming123
      @depthgaming123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ok

    • @ggetinc
      @ggetinc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't Forget about me 😂

    • @lillastaylive
      @lillastaylive ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't forget about us, we ready to go

    • @ayazda6666
      @ayazda6666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hlo sir how ar u i hope you ar fine so i had found some kind of rock which has value or not hopefully uill reed this coment...

    • @jameswelch1054
      @jameswelch1054 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: If I were able bodied...I would so BE THERE with Bryan, Matrix, and club!!! Thank you for letting me experience this event remotely via TH-cam. Bryan, Matrix, and my fellow rockhounders...peace, safety, and best wishes to you all.

    • @seantilson6330
      @seantilson6330 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯🤜🤛💯 🙏🏻 I am a 🪨 👅 myself..!!!
      😁👍

    • @seantilson6330
      @seantilson6330 ปีที่แล้ว

      @William Coleman That's the right attitude.!!! 🤜🤛💯🙏🏻

    • @WavyOnMobile
      @WavyOnMobile 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If you are wheelchair bound by chance, the owners told me it is wheelchair accessible! I'm sure they wouldn't mind digging you a few buckets, but I could bring someone along to assist you! Happy Hunting!

    • @Tina-mt9cl
      @Tina-mt9cl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Still worth the trip in a wheelchair if you can team up with one or two more able bodied rockhounds to go hunting with. Easy access, not down a long trail. Not to mention while you are there you can visit the nearby Gem and Mineral Museum in Franklin, NC. Get in contact with some locals that share the same passion in your area if you aren't too far away and you will surely find an easygoing crew to team up with for a final expedition or two :)

    • @kellyharper367
      @kellyharper367 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Tina-mt9cl Thanks so much for the info! Peace ✌️!

  • @fit_pharmd4830
    @fit_pharmd4830 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best editing and crystal gathering this side of the Atlantic! Keep it going as long as you can!!!!

  • @Waveewave
    @Waveewave ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Matrix is the cutest little boy in the entire world. He sure loves his daddy! And we sure love watching y’all!!

  • @50zezima
    @50zezima ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I saw how your channel has grown so much recently. Thats so awesome and I love to see passionate people get progress like that. Ive been subscribed only for a couple years now. Love your videos and I always find myself coming back. You got me interested in gem mining a couple years ago but I still haven't had the chance to do it. One day it'll happen! Good luck on your adventures and thanks for the content!

  • @teresawilliams2855
    @teresawilliams2855 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for making that weekend the best. Getting to meet you and talk a little was awesome. 😊

  • @WillowGypsy13
    @WillowGypsy13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I SEE ME!!!!!!!!! The owner said the next time we come out to find him and he will take us to the old piles!! Much love! Had a great dig!! Willow

    • @TheCrystalCollector
      @TheCrystalCollector  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can’t wait to go back, I’m thinking this fall, and I’m gonna really try to do a lot of buckets! We plan to go back on the back section!

    • @WillowGypsy13
      @WillowGypsy13 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most definitely! I put my blacklight on some of the rocks from here I was showing you when we were there. I've got one that glows light pink on one part. No idea what that means lol😅

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whaaaaat?! Awesome!!

  • @lauramcdowell1604
    @lauramcdowell1604 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been at that location many times. Love the owners. Enjoyed the hunt and found quite a few rubies and sapphires

  • @SuperSushidog
    @SuperSushidog หลายเดือนก่อน

    A few years back I found a 25-carat octagonal ruby there. It cut out to a 6 1/2 carat star ruby. Absolutely gorgeous! It was a fun experience too.

  • @willytomino
    @willytomino ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video keep it up! I love to see people who are in love with what they do

  • @scottsharp7562
    @scottsharp7562 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was a awesome day of digging. Very fun and dirty. 😁

  • @Noname12660
    @Noname12660 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your dog is the sweetest thing ever! Love your content! ❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @minahammonds7511
    @minahammonds7511 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved those rubies! Enjoyed watching Thank you

  • @KINGH4L0
    @KINGH4L0 ปีที่แล้ว

    That dog probably doesn’t realize how lucky he is to travel the country and hang outdoors and socialize with lot’s of enthusiast rock hounds. What a life! Matrix is a lucky dog. 😊

  • @JeffBrazeel-fe4wc
    @JeffBrazeel-fe4wc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really Great Find if that Sapphire turns out to be a Star Sapphire. Great find!

  • @TheKimworldwide
    @TheKimworldwide ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's awesome! Would love to do that sometime... Thank you for sharing all your adventures Bryan! Give little adorable Matrix my love 🙏♥️ Much respect always!

  • @AnimaIs4life
    @AnimaIs4life ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool bro!

  • @Kj-ec7iz
    @Kj-ec7iz ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been here just a few years ago. Loved it. Yes, we found rubies

  • @J-racks
    @J-racks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gemstone Capitol of the world, Franklin, NC. Love it!

  • @sishowser848
    @sishowser848 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best vid I've seen yet. Science and treasure hunting combined

  • @stilesthissell
    @stilesthissell ปีที่แล้ว

    Just want to let you know how much I enjoy your Chanel!

  • @GREEKEXPLORERS
    @GREEKEXPLORERS ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @gettingsome
    @gettingsome 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So cool...I'm going!

  • @robertporch8895
    @robertporch8895 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been there. We took our kids when they were growing up several times. Still have they stones we found. Love it!

  • @rogersmith7475
    @rogersmith7475 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!💪 love you guys! And MATRIX 🐕 too! So excited and proud of you guys!

  • @mannyricketson4517
    @mannyricketson4517 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey guy I had to resubscribe for some reason always love the finds

  • @imari2305
    @imari2305 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My mother (RIP) was from St. Matthews S.C. Beautiful rubies and sapphires. I never knew about "salted" and "unsalted" mines. Thanks Brian for always taking us along on your adventures.

  • @Dontworryaboutit45
    @Dontworryaboutit45 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do more of this! This is a great video

  • @adventuresingoldrush
    @adventuresingoldrush ปีที่แล้ว

    Ruby's are nice, thanks for the video

  • @Kensh1D
    @Kensh1D ปีที่แล้ว

    Will be heading there over the next couple of weeks. Starting at Hogg mine in GA and working my way back up. 😊

  • @cheesedoodle6903
    @cheesedoodle6903 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Make sure you go to emerald hollow mine while your in nc

  • @treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340
    @treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340 ปีที่แล้ว

    some nice finds well done 🎉

  • @aarone3790
    @aarone3790 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video Happy Holidays

  • @batman31261
    @batman31261 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 😊

  • @ChrisPBacon-yz6nk
    @ChrisPBacon-yz6nk ปีที่แล้ว

    Took my kids there a few times. The family that owns the place are super nice. Stanislova is a wonderful lady.

  • @jarredhagie838
    @jarredhagie838 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, I love seeing you working in my back yard 😆

  • @andrewwong3825
    @andrewwong3825 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It will be great if you can post some videos on your cutting & polishing of the gems you found, and show us those amazing finds 👍

  • @SlabbinNCabbin
    @SlabbinNCabbin ปีที่แล้ว

    Some nice looking corundum

  • @triplejandcrafts2753
    @triplejandcrafts2753 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks so fun. Sending luck and love from eastern NC. I have been to Mason Mountain Mine and flumed the native dirt. Very fun.

  • @mragatetv22
    @mragatetv22 ปีที่แล้ว

    good place for finding ruby ❤

  • @JohnWarner-lu8rq
    @JohnWarner-lu8rq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That looks like a great location to find gold, too.

  • @skatpak2967
    @skatpak2967 ปีที่แล้ว

    we used to go there in the summers as kids..my two brothers went back 2 yrs ago and got some of the most beautiful garnets you ever saw..one was so big it made a ring and earrings so nice set in gold art deco style you can find so much there!! love it

  • @susansmith6680
    @susansmith6680 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rubies, Sapphires and Matrix oh my!!!🎉

  • @mikelawrence274
    @mikelawrence274 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should have your own TV show, they could call it "Geology Rocks!". Great video as always mate.

  • @TruthSearchingiAm
    @TruthSearchingiAm ปีที่แล้ว

    Searching! 😊💎

  • @mabsolutely
    @mabsolutely ปีที่แล้ว

    I would LOVE to go and find ruby!!!

  • @ElleyKnowsRocks
    @ElleyKnowsRocks ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow dude!!!! Freaking cool!!!

  • @firechicken455adventures
    @firechicken455adventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice finds. I was there last year when the hole just starting. We didn't find anythng much but had fun.

  • @biggrex
    @biggrex ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My family ran the Jacob's Ruby Mine from around 1995 to 2001. (Right next to Shuler, Holbrook and Gibson, the 3 original mines.) Most of the unsalted mines are gone. Glad there's a little left. The heyday was probably 1950's to 1990's although lots of salted mines the last few decades in that time range.

  • @sethchapman8001
    @sethchapman8001 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am also from SC. I have thought about going to this mine, but was worried it would be salted, so glad to hear it is not!

  • @tranceemerson8325
    @tranceemerson8325 ปีที่แล้ว

    hoo boy, now you're getting the real big stuff! this is the biggest thing since your diamond!

  • @geraldgalbo9144
    @geraldgalbo9144 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations

  • @Jr.Jason10
    @Jr.Jason10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi love your videos

  • @Liberalcali
    @Liberalcali ปีที่แล้ว

    Matrix is so adorable 🥰

  • @tomcurl8034
    @tomcurl8034 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Franklin North Carolina is also home to the annual gem and lapidary wholesale show which is not as big as the show in Tucson but it’s the next biggest after Tucson and if you can’t go to Tucson but you can go to Franklin North Carolina. It’s worth your while. Franklin, North Carolina is also home to the worlds largest sapphire in the museum section of the local gem shop.

    • @merk9569
      @merk9569 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am from NC but from the eastern side. I did not know that we had a big gem show. Thank you so much for posting that information! I can’t travel to Tucson but I now live only 5.5 hours from Cherokee. Road trip!

    • @Kensh1D
      @Kensh1D ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate the info. Would be nice to find a hiddenite specimen.

  • @DiabolicGoth
    @DiabolicGoth ปีที่แล้ว

    You should visit hogg mine in Georgia. Im going in autumn. They have classic crystals, tormaline, emerald i think or amethyst, baryl, aquamarine, and blue star quartz.

  • @anjaanja7684
    @anjaanja7684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Looks like so much fun 😊
    Just wanted to say that ruby and many other gemstones are okay to put in your mouth if you really have to lol 😉, however there are quite a few toxic rocks out there plus sometimes theres toxic stuff in the dirt naturally or via polution.

  • @jameswelch1054
    @jameswelch1054 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your videos, and 1 a week excites me. Are any of the sapphires "facet grade"? Great that the mine is not salted. I just watched a meMiner video, and his dog Shelby, also is a rockhound. I was thinking that he and Matrix, would become good friends, because they both love rockhounding.

  • @clarksgemworks
    @clarksgemworks ปีที่แล้ว

    Been there, super nice guys! I got a big chunk of pure corundum and a few nice rubies

  • @aliakikali1900
    @aliakikali1900 ปีที่แล้ว

    Meriah sekali, nyimak batu ruby

  • @nathandawson1315
    @nathandawson1315 ปีที่แล้ว

    You need to check out shepfield mine in Franklin!! Amazing place and amazing experience

  • @robertmaxey2158
    @robertmaxey2158 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife and I stopped there on our way back to Massachusetts last year. The hole was allot smaller then but we still found some. This year we are off to Herkimer NY for some Diamonds

  • @robertbanks5762
    @robertbanks5762 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you shake down the stones and wash them, the gems go to the bottom. Yes a piece of furniture foam cut to fit your screen and flip it over on the foam. Gems will be on top.

  • @hholley08
    @hholley08 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are from oconee county sc and are just now getting into rockhounding and tumbling and would love to go here.

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool stuff thanks for sharing!! What makes the soil so yellow??

  • @depthgaming123
    @depthgaming123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool

  • @dirtypawsgoldadventures
    @dirtypawsgoldadventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome finds. New sub here.

  • @1COMIXMAN
    @1COMIXMAN ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to have a little dog your little buddy would have loved. She looked just like him. I miss her.

  • @rainertews1641
    @rainertews1641 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool spot, thanks for showing! What i'd do: Dont dig it, just grab it. Take all stuff from the side at home and use the UV.

  • @MrMeck58
    @MrMeck58 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice......going to check to see if they mail bags of dirt to check at home, which I would love to do

  • @tomcurl8034
    @tomcurl8034 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been there they have good stuff

  • @ryanburns3921
    @ryanburns3921 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had no idea that you're in SC like me. New to the channel. Thought you were from Arkansas for some reason. Just got back from Franklin, NC. Have you checked out the Rose Creek Mine up there? You can dig your own native or get salted buckets. Can't wait to go back and check out some of the other mines. I just found out there's a mine in Antreville, SC. Diamond Hill mine. Might check that out sometime.

  • @lizarrrdbeth
    @lizarrrdbeth ปีที่แล้ว

    David Beckham was there!!! Cool! LOL.

  • @sandrajones1609
    @sandrajones1609 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I don't have any hand to mouth habit... 🙄
    I'm a...🧐 Scientist 😁!!!
    Thanks for another fun fulled aWeSoMe time ❣️💫

  • @cardshark99va
    @cardshark99va ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been there plenty of times, and processed at least 10 buckets. And never found anything bigger than tiny colors. My best finds were at another mine up the road

  • @eddieh9248
    @eddieh9248 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What were the blue ones glowing when you put your light on them?

  • @TheMissieD
    @TheMissieD ปีที่แล้ว

    Is rock hounding in NC still great? I have been watching older videos, and I am really wanting to take a trip up, I’m in FL. I introduced this hobby to my youngest granddaughter, and I think I have created a monster! 🤣😂🤣😂

  • @misfitsofmaine4401
    @misfitsofmaine4401 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hay Crystal collector is there a way to clean tuff stuff of minerals water isn't working.

  • @wingedcatperson3243
    @wingedcatperson3243 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching your vids for a while now and I have a question. Why is it better to leave the crystal in the matrix? Does it improve its value?

  • @Theweatherguy
    @Theweatherguy ปีที่แล้ว

    Which would you recommend more, Mason Mountain mine or Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire mine?

  • @charlesmcdermott6139
    @charlesmcdermott6139 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bryan! Are any of these stones gem quality to be set into jewelry?

  • @bethcorey6022
    @bethcorey6022 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you were going through your pile you had some glowing blue. What were they

  • @kathykirstine281
    @kathykirstine281 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you have such small rubies, sapphires and garnets, what do you do with them? I assume they’re too small to be cut and may have fractures.

  • @hannah.massey
    @hannah.massey ปีที่แล้ว

    i saw you yt on the back of your camperrr

  • @merk9569
    @merk9569 ปีที่แล้ว

    You want $20 bucks? Lol! Wasn’t expecting that!

  • @zaubergarden6900
    @zaubergarden6900 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:31 "tadpoles (?) are part of nature." true that!

  • @iamdoctorfish
    @iamdoctorfish 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish i can do what you are doing❤❤❤

  • @NicsHODLN
    @NicsHODLN ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to go there at night and look around the sluice in the discarded piles. I bet people throw out a lot of gems.

  • @JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life
    @JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life ปีที่แล้ว

    That ruby is beautiful!! Of course, because God made it! 😊❤

  • @bearking727
    @bearking727 ปีที่แล้ว

    what was the mineral that was glowing blue under the UV light I was seeing?

  • @KCoda1248
    @KCoda1248 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could have been there Bryan. Looks like so much fun! How far down did you have to dig to get to that garnet layer? Was there dirt to dig as opposed to mud? Was one better than the other for finding crystals? Loved it!

    • @KCoda1248
      @KCoda1248 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh - Also about how old are these gems and did that gray piece end up being a sapphire?

    • @WavyOnMobile
      @WavyOnMobile 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, thats a piece of rutile​@KCoda1248

  • @bandsupmell
    @bandsupmell ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @johnnychambers6969
    @johnnychambers6969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Corundum is hard to dig,was it in clay?

  • @keithnelson8838
    @keithnelson8838 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What were the stones that glowed blue under uv ?

  • @nicolesaintdenis
    @nicolesaintdenis ปีที่แล้ว

    What are all of the blue glowing stones? Are those sapphires?

  • @cnrhauser1834
    @cnrhauser1834 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks like a whole lota fun.... What do you think that girl's ruby would fetch?

  • @apolakaysebastianvlogger1566
    @apolakaysebastianvlogger1566 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber here 💯 idol I'm Apo lakay Sebastian.

  • @shaomunk1981
    @shaomunk1981 ปีที่แล้ว

    I seen a lot of blue glow

  • @ludwiggraupe1619
    @ludwiggraupe1619 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did they find clear ones?