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Black Gemstones: From Gloom to Glamour

Admin - October 9, 2026

Carnelian: 10 Facts About This Colorful Gemstone

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Jet Stone: History and Identification

coral necklace made with these orange rocks and gemstones

Orange Rocks and Gemstones: Top Ten

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Black Gemstones: From Gloom to Glamour

Admin - October 9, 2026

Black gemstones have long been something of a pariah among their brighter, more colorful brethren. Although undeniably beautiful, their historic use in mourning jewelry...

Jet Stone: History and Identification

October 8, 2026

Carnelian: 10 Facts About This Colorful Gemstone

October 7, 2026

Orange Rocks and Gemstones: Top Ten

October 7, 2026

fine mineral collecting wtih these two specimens

Mineral Collecting: Fine Specimens and Investing

October 2, 2026

Wishing Stones: Gemstone Lore & Legend

Admin - August 25, 2026

Wishing stones are ordinary-looking rocks marked by a continuous band of white or pink mineral material. According to coastal folklore, finding one can bring...

Orange Rocks and Gemstones: Top Ten

Admin - October 7, 2026

Orange rocks and gemstones are always popular. They took center stage as the 2024 Color of the Year by the Pantone® Color Institute with...

Necklace with birthstones by month featuring sapphire, ruby, amethyst, garnet, and diamonds set in white gold

Birthstones by Month: What is Yours?

September 22, 2026

Closeup of Large Peridot (1-2 cm olivine crystals) in Lherzolite xenolith enclosed by basalt, Peridot Mesa, San Carlos Apache Tribal Land, Arizona

Peridot Mining: Peridot Mesa and Beyond

September 10, 2026

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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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