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Echinoderms: Ancient Ocean Fossils

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Ammolite, the Fossil Gemstone

Admin - May 6, 2026

Ammolite is a rare and radiant gemstone born from ancient life—specifically from fossilized ammonites that lived more than 71 million years ago in a...

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Landscaping with Stone in Montana

April 29, 2026

bottles of snow capped cider with the taste the result of Colorado terroir

Terroir Firmer: Snow Capped Cider

April 29, 2026

Rows of plants of grapevine in Nemea, Greece, where soil impacts the minerality of wine through strong grape growth

Stone Labyrinth History & Design

April 29, 2026

Yooperlites: What & Where to Find Them

Admin - January 14, 2026

Yooperlites are fluorescent sodalite-bearing rocks found along the shores of the Great Lakes in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and along Lake Superior. Collecting fluorescent rocks has...

Gemstones in the Bible

Admin - March 26, 2026

What are the gemstones in the Bible? The Bible makes many general references to “precious stones” and “jewels," as metaphors for value, wealth, beauty,...

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Herkimer Diamonds: A Collector’s Guide

January 12, 2026

coral necklace made with these orange rocks and gemstones

Orange Rocks and Gemstones: Top 10

March 16, 2026

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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