Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society

Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society

Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society

Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society
Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society

Since 1953, features exhibitor displaying and selling their wares. Come to the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium for a terrific rock, mineral, gem, lapidary, and jewelry show. The Civic is located at Center and Church streets, downtown Santa Cruz, CA. Doors are open from 10am to 5pm, and admission is just $6. Children under 12 and Scouts in uniform get in for free. Look for $1 off cards in local stores, in advertisements in local newspapers.
The Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society, which was organized in 1949, holds it meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. The first half hour of the meeting is the social time where members and guests display and discuss their specimens. This is followed a short business meeting including public announcements and open discussions. After a short social break and a raffle for various rocky items, an organized educational presentation by club members or outside experts on various topics identified to be of interest to members. Junior participation is encouraged and guests are always welcome.

Applications for membership may be made at the meeting. Dues are $25 for individuals, $35 for families at the same address. Dues are due October 1st of each year.

Our monthly newsletter, “The Lapidarian”, includes announcements of field trips and other club related events, upcoming rock and mineral shows, interesting and informative articles on geology, lapidary and other aspects of our hobby.

In addition to our annual shows, field trips, and lapidary shop, we have a library which includes a large variety of books on geology, paleontology, Jewelry fabrication, gemstones and many more topics.


If you would like more info on local Mineral shows and rockhound clubs click on the American Geode News page for up to date listings and links to Gem Show, Mineral Show, and Fossil Show announcements. American Geode updates our rockhound news twice an hour and showcase the top mineral shows and rockhound news in the USA and the World. Also, follow American Geode on Twitter for even more rockhound events, commentary, and laughable quips from American Geode. https://twitter.com/AmericanGeode
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Gem Show! Vallejo Gem Show!

Vallejo Gem Show

Vallejo Gem Show !
The Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society Annual Gem Show starts on 2/22/2020. The Gem Show ends on 2/23/2020. The Gem Show is located at: Solano County Fairgrounds, McCormack Hall 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, California 94589, United States.

Vallejo Gem Show
Vallejo Gem Show

Please mark your calendars for the gem show! We’ll be holding drawings, a silent auction, a kids corner, and lots more! Its a bunch of fun!

Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society was founded October 8, 1954.

It was formed by rockhounds interested in sharing their interest and knowledge of rocks, minerals, geology, and other aspects of rockhounding and collecting, cutting, and polishing.

We are a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing our knowledge and talents of lapidary, lost wax casting, wire wrapping, silversmithing, beading, and other jewelry and crafting skills.

The shop is located at 900 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo, CA 94589
Our shop hours are:
Tuesday 10am-12pm , 4pm-7pm
Wednesday 9:30am-12:00pm
Friday 4pm-7pm
Saturday 10am-1pm

We are a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies. For information on the Federation, follow this link: http://www.cfmsinc.org/

If you would like more info on local Mineral shows and rockhound clubs click on the American Geode News page for up to date listings and links to Gem Show, Mineral Show, and Fossil Show announcements. American Geode updates our rockhound news twice an hour and showcase the top mineral shows and rockhound news in the USA and the World. Also, follow American Geode on Twitter for even more rockhound events, commentary, and laughable quips from American Geode. https://twitter.com/AmericanGeode

Aiken-Augusta Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

Aiken Augusta Fossil Show
Aiken Augusta Fossil Show
Aiken Augusta Fossil Show

Admission: $4 per Adult or $6 Weekend Pass – Children under 12 Free with an Adult

Dealers: Gold, Silver fine and Everyday Jewelry, Loose Gemstones, Cabochons, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites, Treasures, Beads and more.

Member Display Cases, Lapidary Demonstrations, Educational Resources, Grab Bags, Treasure Dig, Geode Sales & Cutting, Gem Panning, Hourly Door Prizes and a Grand Prize that will be awarded at the end of the show on Sunday.

Fossil Show Contact: Richard McNutt – rmcnutt9@comcast.net

Sponsors:

Augusta Gem and Mineral Society www.agams.club
PURPOSE OF THE AUGUSTA GEM
AND
MINERAL SOCIETY

Encourage Interest In Rocks, Minerals And Lapidary Arts;
Sponsor Educational Programs Within The Membership To Increase The Knowledge Of Its Members In The Properties Of Identification And Evaluation Of Rocks And Minerals And Related Subjects;
Cooperate With Other Mineralogical And Geological Clubs And Activities;
Arrange And Conduct Field Trips To Facilitate The Collection Of Specimens And Minerals;
Provide An Opportunity For The Exchange And Exhibition Of Specimens And Minerals.

Aiken Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society www.aikengmfs.org
Welcome to the Aiken Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society
The purpose of our club is to:

stimulate interest in the collection of gem, fossil and mineral materials;
to impart knowledge of lapidary work, mineralogy, collecting and classification of minerals;
and the application in the art so greater pleasure may be derived from these activities.

JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show

JOGS Gem and Jewelry Show

JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show
International miners, designers and manufacturers carrying mineral specimens, geodes, rough/raw materials, crystals, gemstones, diamonds, gemstone decor and carvings, fossils, turquoise, lapidary and jewelry-making tools and supplies, cabochons, beads, findings, jewelry, and more

Flyer: https://jogsshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/facebook-jogs-w2020-colorful-1200×1200.jpg

01/30/2020 – 02/10/2020

Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM, last day 10 AM – 4 PM

Parking: Free
Admission: Free for registered businesses on jogsshow.com, tickets available for the public

Tucson Expo Center
3750 E. Irvington Road
Tucson, AZ 85714

The JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show
International Market For Gem and Jewelry Professionals
more than 40,000 visitors

JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show is one of the leading gem and jewelry events in North America for all gemstone, jewelry, and mineral industry professionals and is one of the key jewelry markets in the world.

JOGS Tucson Show brings together international wholesalers, manufacturers and designers of jewelry, gem dealers, and stone cutters, showcasing new designs and new ideas. Exhibitors bring the best selection and largest stocks to choose from.

Gem dealers and miners bring their best rough materials, cabs, best quality of cut stones, minerals and new discoveries from Russia, Brazil, USA, Thailand, India, Madagascar, Africa, Colombia, Australia, Canada, China and other countries, attracting gem hunters from around the world.

JOGS Gem and Jewelry Show is hosted twice a year, fall and winter time. The winter show happens during the Tucson Gem Show.

JOGS Gem and Jewelry Show
JOGS Gem and Jewelry Show

Northwest IL Rock Club Gem Show!

Northwest IL Rock Club

Northwest IL Rock Club Gem Show!

Northwest IL Rock Club
Northwest IL Rock Club

Are you ready for the 2019 JEWELRY, GEM, FOSSIL & MINERAL SHOW?
The weekend of November 9th and 10th will be the Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! Many vendors! Lots to see! Many games for the kids young, and young at heart.

Speaker list for NWIRC Rock and Gem Show November 2019
Saturday
10 am Rhiannon LeVine – Ph.D. Candidate Department of Geophysical Sciences University of Chicago
​Topic : “Cambrian Beasts and Where to Find Them”
1 pm Paul Sipiera – Planetary Studies Foundation
​Topic: Meteorites
Sunday
11 am Teresa Marche –
​Topic: Fluorescent Rocks and the Sterling Hill, New Jersey, Mine

1 pm Dan Large – Fossil Preparator and Collections Assistant
Burpee Museum of Natural History
​Topic: Why Paleontology
Northwest Illinois Rock Club’s 2019
JEWELRY, GEM, FOSSIL & MINERAL SHOW
NOVEMBER 9th & 10th FREEPORT, ILLINOIS
Demonstrations • Speakers Dealers • Displays Fun-filled Children’s “Fish Pond” Holiday Shopping and more!
Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, November 10th from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS
Student Conference Center / Parking Lot A 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, Illinois 61032
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