Gem Faire in Sacramento 11 Oct 2013

SACRAMENTO Gem Faire the West Coast’s Premier Gem & Jewelry Show returns to Sacramento 11 Oct 2013, at Scottish Rite Center.
Hours are Friday 12 to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 and is valid for the entire weekend.
 Over 70 world renowned importers, exporters and manufacturers will be on site with the largest selection of fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, findings and much more. Finished and unfinished jewelry, rare gemstones, jewelry making tools, supplies and boxes will be available all under one roof.  Have your jewelry repaired and cleaned while you shop.

Diamonds & Gems sparkle at HK jewelry show

China remains Asia's biggest emerging market for jewelry, but Vietnam and Myanmar are now showing signs of growth according to experts at the International-Jewelry Fair in Hong Kong. Diamonds and white jewelry also remain hugely popular in South East Asia.
2012 was the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese lunar calendar, and this 20,000 US Dollar gold dragon-shaped ring is an attractive buy for visitors to the Hong Kong 20th International Jewelry Manufacturer’s show.

Gem & Mineral Shows in July 2011

July 1-3—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 24th annual show, “Fishersville/Waynesboro Area Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show”; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expoland, 277 Expo Rd., I64 Exit 91; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.co

July 9-10—BETHEL, MAINE: 50th annual show; Oxford County Mineral & Gem Association; Telstar High School; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; dealers, specimens, jewelry, gem rough, museum-quality displays, florescent mineral booth, demonstrations, gold panning, cabbing, door prizes, grand prize; contact Randy Withee, 34 Morse Rd., Norway, ME 04268, (207) 595-8346; (207) 595-8346; e-mail: oxfordcountymineralandgemassoc@gmail.com  

Website: www.oxfordcountymineralandgemassociation@blogspot.com

Gem & Mineral Shows in June 2011

June 3-5—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Fruitland Grange, 11102 86th Ave. E; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; contact Nancy LeMay, (253) 952-6212; e-mail: bees2knees@att.net; Web site: www.puyallupgemclub.org

June 3-5—WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Rockatomics Gem & Mineral Society; Pierce College Farm, 20800 Victory Blvd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Gary Levitt, (818) 993-3802, (818) 321-6290; e-mail: Show@rockatomics.org; Web site: www.Rockatomics.org

June 4—DELTA, COLORADO: Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry Masinton, (970) 856-3861

Gem & Mineral Shows in May 2011

May 6-8—BISHOP, CALIFORNIA: “Eastern Sierra Gem & Mineral Show”; Lone Pine Gem & Mineral Society; Tri-County Fairgrounds, Robinson Bldg., Sierra St. and Fair Dr.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-3; free admission; field trips, lapidary demonstrations, lampwork beads, flint knapping, sphere making, displays, world’s largest fulgurite, local minerals and fossils, spinning wheel, geodes, vendors, door prizes, children’s activities; contact Francee Graham, P.O. Box 667, Lone Pine, CA 93545, (760) 876-4319; e-mail: franceem@qnet.com

May 5-8—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: South East Gems & More; Whistle Stop Mall parking lot, 1281 Georgia Rd. (Hwy 441N); Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, silver and goldsmithing, rough, slabs, fossils, minerals, metaphysical, findings, gemstones, custom jewelry and repairs; contact Mark or Patricia Smith, 751 Hutto Pond Rd., Aiken, SC 29805, (706) 490-4550; e-mail: segems@ymail.com

May 6-8—COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: Central Missouri Rock & Lapidary Club; Boone County Fairgrounds, 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-3; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children under 11 free; admission good 3 days, Kidz Mine, demonstrations, mineral exhibits, Midwest dealers; contact Robert McConnell, 1601 N. Earthland Rd., Columbia, MO 65202, (573) 445-5415; e-mail: bobmc@socket.net