We found rubies at the Cherokee Mine in NC!

We spent the whole day searching for rubies and sapphires at the Cherokee Mine in western North Carolina — and it quickly became our best Cherokee trip yet! From digging native buckets to sluicing gravel and checking our finds under blacklight, this video shows the full experience of what a day at Cherokee is actually like. If you’ve ever wondered how the process works or what you can expect to find, this is a great inside look at every step.

We also show our full haul from day one, with close-ups of the best rubies, sapphires, and other gems we uncovered. Whether you’re planning a trip to Cherokee or just love gem mining content, I hope this video gives you the same excitement we felt being out there. There’s something pretty special about finding real North Carolina rubies with your own two hands.

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