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Wire Gem Tree: How To & Designs

Admin - April 9, 2026

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Make a Precious Metal Clay Sand Dollar

Fantasy Cut Gemstones: Faceting Art

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An ULTRA TEC Faceting Machine Journey

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An ULTRA TEC Faceting Machine Journey

Admin - April 15, 2026

An ULTRA TEC faceting machine sparked a life-changing passion for Tom Mitchell. The owner of Mitchell Jewelry Studio, Tom first discovered gem hunting as...

Fantasy Cut Gemstones: Faceting Art

April 14, 2026

gem beaded necklaces are customizable like this one strung with black and white beads

Beaded Necklaces: A Gem Design Guide

April 10, 2026

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Wire Wrapping: Techniques & Tips for Beginners

April 9, 2026

Wire Gem Tree: How To & Designs

April 9, 2026

How to Polish Rocks by Hand

Admin - December 23, 2025

Knowing how to polish rocks by hand is handy after you’ve spent a day finding some nice specimens. Sure, your rock tumbling could be...

Wishing Stones: Gemstone Lore & Legend

Admin - December 23, 2025

Wishing stones may be drab gray rocks with a belt of white or pink but they are rumored to have the power to grant...

Yooperlites: What & Where to Find Them

January 14, 2026

8 Rocks Found on Lake Michigan Beaches

December 23, 2025

7-10—FAIRPLAY, COLORADO:

Annual show; Jay Penn; 1/2 mile south of US 285 Rt. 9, Platte Dr., near Fairplay Beach; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, slabs, rough, jewelry, beads, cabochons, fossils, equipment; contact Jay Penn, 2324 Alvarado NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 883-4195; Email: jaypenn246@gmail.com; Website: https://abqfallshow.wixsite.com/fairplay

8-10—CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA:

Annual show; Damian w/ Bellpoint Promotions; Clarence Brown Conference Center, 5450 State Route 20; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $5, children under 16 free; gem, mineral, jewelry, fossil, bead and metaphysical dealers selling their spectacular finds from all over the globe; contact Damian Belgali, (770) 386-1608; Email: mbellpoint@gmail.com; Website: www.bellpointpromotions.com

8-10—PARK HILLS, MISSOURI:

Annual show; Mineral Area Gem Mineral Society; Missouri Mines Historic Site, 4000 State Hwy 32; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; Missouri Mines Historic Site and Museum will be open and free to the public for this event, free parking, demonstrations, silent auctions; contact Boneta Hensley, 411 Allen Street, Farmington, MO 63640, (573) 760-0488; Email: mojellybean63@yahoo.com; Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1249800061698210/

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