One of the unique experiences available to the visitor to Emerald Village is the opportunity to prospect and dig for emeralds in the dumps at the Crabtree Emerald Mine. This mine produced emeralds from 1895 (including for the Tiffany Company of New York) until the …

The Crabtree Emerald Mine is one of the most famous emerald mines in North America. Located in the wild mountains of Western North Carolina, the Crabtree offers collecting opportunities for individual mineral collectors and rock clubs alike.

The Crabtree Emerald Mine is the only "real" emerald mine in the United States that is open to public collecting. Noted crystals and specimens found at the Crabtree Mine: A 77 pound “Emerald Matrix” specimen with an estimated 1,500+ carats of emerald was found in 1974 by Ken Kyte.

Crabtree Emerald Mine Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Rules for collecting at the Crabtree Mine. COVID - 19, Corona Virus info: The Crabtree Mine is open to collecting for individual collectors and clubs. Follow current CDC guidelines. Thanks, and have fun!

Crabtree Mine, Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA : An emerald mine located about 6.2 kilometres (ca. 4 mi) SW of Spruce Pine. The Crabtree pegmatite is a beryl (emerald, green beryl, aquamarine, and yellow beryl) and tourmaline-bearing granitic ...

Those looking for rugged adventure can dig for Emeralds in the dumps of the world famous Crabtree Emerald Mine OR dig for minerals on the Historic McKinney Mine dumps at Emerald Village, where over 100 different rocks, minerals and gems have been found!

Crabtree Emerald Mine. Dig Your Own at the Crabtree Emerald Mine One of the unique experiences available to the visitor to Emerald Village is the opportunity to prospect and dig for emeralds in the dumps at the Crabtree Emerald Mine. This mine produced emeralds from 1895...

Crabtree Mine, Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA. Several translucent crystals of emerald with rich green color. This is a good specimen from the only major emerald mine in the US. Bottom is sawn flat. Has old label from C. Graeber showing $450 price.

We had several excellent tours to the Crabtree Emerald Mine. Crabtreee provides a more difficult challenge than the Sink Hole Mine in finding good specimens but it can be done.

Crabtree Emerald Mine Spruce Pine, North Carolina . Directions: GPS: 35 52.477 N, 082 07.197 W. From Interstate 26 West in Asheville, North Carolina, take Exit 9, Burnsville/Spruce Pine exit, (Hwy.US 19 North), turn right towards Spruce Pine.