Welcome to Gem Valley NC!

Updates

2026 Info:

It is with a sad heart that we have to announce that Gem Valley N.C. LLC, Family Gem Mining, will not be opening for the 2026 season.

As you may know, Gem Valley has always been a family business and has been operating in Ashe County for over 20 years. In the past couple of years, Debbi (co-founder and owner) lost both of her parents and has had a considerable decline in her own health. Additionally, Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to the grounds that are still being addressed.

We are incredibly grateful for everyone who has offered us help, and we can't thank you enough. We are heartbroken that we can't reopen as hoped. We greatly apologize to all of our wonderful customers and friends who have made this business so successful, and we hope you will keep us in your prayers as we try to resurrect Gem Valley. If we're able to reopen in any capacity, we'll announce it on our Facebook page.

Thank you everyone for all your support over the years. You all ROCK!

Sincerely,

The Gem Valley Family

Please follow our facebook page for the latest updates regarding our business.

For any questions such as gem identification, please send an email with a picture to gem-valley@gmail.com and we'll do our best to assist. Thank you for a wonderful season, and Happy Prospecting!

Our FAQs have been updated with some additional information. Go check 'em out!

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COVID-19 INFORMATION

The safety of our customers and our employees are our highest priority. To reduce the spread of COVID-19 we have reduced our hours of operation to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Please consider practicing social distancing and using face masks while visiting us to help slow the spread of COVID-19

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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