Fun Links to Explore

Gem & Mineral Museum Facebook Page

News and more, come like and share our page!

​Gem Mines of Macon County

A list of mines through out the county and links​

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​Macon County Historical Society and Museum 
History of Macon County and the Town of Franklin

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Scottish Tartans Museum
Scottish Tartan History

Franklin Chamber of Commerce

A good source for information on local attractions and places to stay!

William Holland School of Lapidary Arts
Learn to make something with your rocks

Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies  
List of South Eastern Rock Museums and Clubs

American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Education in various earth sciences 

Other Links:

Semi Precious Stones Guide

Your in depth guide to semi-precious gemstones

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Geology Blog - Finding Diamonds in North Carolina

23 Sites For Free Gemology Courses & Resources

Includes gem related links to Smithsonian, USGS, GIA, and various universities

International Gem Society IGS

Advance your knowledge of all phases of gemology