Foggy Mountain Gem Mine

04/04/2026

Come on by and visit us all weekend 10am-4pm, last bucket at 3:30!! Happy Easter🐰

03/27/2026

Spring is in the air and we are preparing for a busy season and we wanted to update everyone on some updates and changes. Unfortunately, due to damage sustained during Hurricane Helene we are sad to say our HWY 105 location suffered extensive damage and is now closed permanently; however we are now operating daily out of our HWY 321 location with indoor gem mining (Last bucket sales are 30 mins. before closing). We are still offering Lapidary services (cutting and polishing) of your stones but due to the cost of living, cutting prices will be increased and we have attached a new price sheet to reflect the changes effective April 1, 2026. Shipping and Handling rates will also be increased from $8 to $10. In the past we were able to offer jewelry options, as of October 2025 our Jewelry Caster retired after 40 years, and we are not offering jewelry settings at this time. Thank you for your continued business and support.

For any questions, please contact us via email at [email protected] or calling us directly (828)963-4367

FOGGY MOUNTAIN GEM MINE 💎
2422 HWY 321 S.
BOONE NC 28607

Type of Stone:
Rose Quartz- First Cut $20/Additional Cuts $15 each
Aventurine- First Cut $20/Additional Cuts $15 each
Black Onyx (and Banded)- First Cut $20/Additional Cuts $15 each
Tiger's Eye- First Cut $20/Additional Cuts $15 each
Sodalite- First Cut $20/Additional Cuts $15 each
Red Jasper- First Cut $20/Additional Cuts $15 each
Dalmatian Jasper- First Cut $20/Additional Cuts $15 each

Amethyst- First Cut $45/Additional Cuts $35 each
Citrine- First Cut $45/Additional Cuts $35 each
Smoky Quartz- First Cut $45/Additional Cuts $35 each
Topaz (Blue, Pink, Silver, Mystic)- First Cut $45/Additional Cuts $35 each
Moonstone (Peach, Grey, White)- First Cut $45/Additional Cuts $35 each

Labradorite- First Cut $70/Additional Cuts $60 each
Garnet- First Cut $70/Additional Cuts $60 each
Ruby- First Cut $75/Additional Cuts $65 each
Sapphire- First Cut $75/Additional Cuts $65 each
Aquamarine- First Cut $85/Additional Cuts $75 each
Emerald- First Cut $85/Additional Cuts $75 each

05/26/2025

Remembering our fallen heroes today we honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. May their sacrifice's never be forgotten.
Happy Memorial Day from Foggy Mountain Gem Mine! 🇺🇸

05/09/2025

🥳Both locations will be open to all those looking to celebrate and those looking to stay out of the traffic!
Congratulations to all those graduating this weekend at Appalachian State!!

05/05/2025

Come see our updated birthstone case, now with Mystic Topaz for June and Emerald for May! We have unique pieces with rare cuts set and ready to gooo!

05/01/2025

We are looking to hire a new part-time jeweler at our 321 location! 🔥🔨💎

05/01/2025

While visiting the High Country this summer be sure to check us out! Now serving you from 2 locations, whether its indoor Gem mining or outdoor Gem mining, we've got you covered!! If its local grub or grog you're craving ask about our employee picks! The Mountains are calling...

Check out the new High Country Summer Road Trip Map - 50 miles with 500+ stops! 🚗

Drive from Banner Elk to Grandfather Mountain, then up the Blue Ridge Parkway to Blowing Rock, Boone and Valle Crucis. Whether it’s an epic daytrip or a week long getaway, come take in all the High Country has to offer!

Head to https://www.bannerelk.com/latest-news/nc-high-country-driving-loop/ to learn more!

In partnership with Visit Banner Elk , Explore Boone, Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock, North Carolina!

04/24/2025

You know whats awesome? Our 105 and 321 locations will both be open all weekend! Come check out all that Boone has to offer from our amazing gem stones to the tasty treats from Stick Boy and coffee from Hatchet! Don't forget we offer a 10% discount to military, firefighters, library card members and college students 🥳

04/17/2025

Good morning! Both of our locations will be open this holiday weekend and we look forward to seeing you!! Our legendary 105 location will have its outdoor flumes open, as long as the weather stays on our side :)

03/20/2025

Our Highway 105 store will be open for business this Saturday and Sunday (the 22nd and 23rd)!

03/12/2025

Be sure to take a look at our newest display rotation!

02/05/2025

Tell us a gem pun when you come in to receive 10% off your bucket!!