Capistrano Mining Company offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of Sapphire mining and Benitoite gem and specimen mining from your own home. 

 We provide rockhounds, future rockhounds and treasure hunters, mine run gravel from the Sapphire mines of Montana, and Benitoite mine run ore gravel and specimens from the one and only Benitoite Gem Mine in San Benito County California. The Benitoite Gem Mine, now called the California State Gem Mine was featured on the Travel Channel's television show "The Best Places to find Cash and Treasures".

We now also carry ore from the Himalaya Tourmaline Mine!

In addition to the mine run gravel, we carry sapphire, benitoite, tourmaline and gemstone rough from around the world. We have beautiful loose faceted gemstones ready to be set in jewelry. We carry home mining supplies to help you discover your own beautiful treasure, and for that hard to buy for rockhound in your life, we have many unique mineral related gifts for sale on our Mining Theme Gifts page.

In these times with fuel and travel costs soaring higher each day, we bring the ability to mine for these rare gems and specimens, right to your home! No gimmicks, no tricks, no "High-grading", just gravel direct from the mines for you to search. A true treasure hunt for all to enjoy. If you cannot get to the mines to dig, then this is the next best thing! We have many, extremely satisfied customers.

 NEW PRICING!!! Check out our Benitoite Gravel pack!

PARTY, PARTY, PARTY!  Add a treasure hunt to any party or event!

With both hosted and self-hosted party options available to our customers, you're sure to find an option that suits your needs, whether it be for a birthday party, social gathering or a club event.

Our special party packs for your own home mining parties, include added rough gemstones within the gravel to ensure that each guest finds a treasure. We also have gorgeous cut sapphires and gems ready to be set into jewelry. Our inventory is constantly changing and being added to, so please check back often.

If you do not see what you are looking for, please send us an email. You can also check out our auctions on Ebay or Onlineauctions.com . Our ID. is capistranomining.

International buyers, please email us for a shipping price quote before placing your order. Please see our International Shipping information on our FAQ page. Thank you.

So please come browse around with our mascot Cappy the Happy Miner and enjoy your visit to Capistrano Mining Company!