We provide the equipment, no admission fee! Find beautiful emeralds, rubies, sapphires, amethysts, garnets, topaz and more, at Cherokee's first, finest & largest gem mine! Then come on in for FREE gemstone identification from one of our assay professionals & visit our fine gift, jewelry & rock shop. We will cut & polish your stones & set them in one or more of our fine jewelry settings. Same day service available! Open daily March - November. Buses & groups welcome. Call for hours & special group rates.