Kalgoorlie Boulder City has been a special place to me for some 45 years now. I learnt the basics of faceting here at the International Lapidary shop in Hannan Street. This was under Bill Moriarty’s tutelage in the mid 1970’s, while I was on a working holiday away from jewellery store duties in Adelaide. I…
~ Transforming Rocks into Polished Spheres ~ his blog narrates my journey of transforming raw rocks into polished spheres while overcoming challenges and embracing the art of lapidary. Spheres have captivated humans for centuries! We are surrounded by them – from the spherical disc in the middle of a flower to bouncy balls, planets and…
~ Gemboree 2023 ~ Are you a lover of gemstones, minerals, fossils, crystals, and jewellery? Then mark your calendars for Gemboree 2023 – the premier gem, mineral, and fossil show in Australia. Hosted by the Queensland Lapidary and Allied Craft Clubs Association Incorporated (QLACCA), under the auspice of the Australian Federation of Lapidary and Allied…
~ Perth Gem and Mineral Show | 14 – 16 Oct 2022 ~ About Perth Gem and Mineral Show (PGMS) After the roaring success of the 2021 inaugural edition, the Perth Gem and Mineral Show (PGMS) is back for its second year! Attracting a large contingent of mineral collectors, geologists, jewellers, mining professionals, students, hobbyists…
The GEMKHANA is NSW’s Annual Gem and Lapidary Show. This year, the Gemkhana 2022 will be held at the Hawkesbury Showground at Clarendon, NSW. This Gem Show is a two-day event showcasing handcrafted jewellery, faceted stones, polished stones (cabochons), stone carving, minerals & fossils. Hosted by the Gem and Lapidary Council of NSW, the Gemkhana…
~ Perth Gem and Mineral Show | 17 – 19 Sept 2021 ~ About Perth Gem and Mineral Show (PGMS) The Perth Gem and Mineral Show is envisioned to be the premier mineralogical and geoscience event of Western Australia. Held at the Curtin University Stadium, the three-day event will showcase many of the wonders that…
~ MinSocWA Mineral Market | 16 May 2021 ~ It’s on again!! MinSocWA “Mineral Market” is happening this Sunday!! Bring your friends and family… and check out our collection of locally sourced minerals, quality gemstones, exquisite gem rough plus some overseas specimens too. About MinSocWA The State Mineralogical Societies of Australia (also known as…
~ Gemboree 2021 ~ What is Gemboree The Gemboree is the Australian National Gem and Mineral Show. It is an annual event held in a different state around the nation. Hosted by the Australian Federation of Lapidary and Allied Crafts Association (or AFLACA), Gemboree is the biggest gathering of lapidary and associated hobby enthusiasts from…
JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show 2020 Wow… it seems like a long time ago now. However, our second year at the JOGS Show in Tucson in February was a great time. Firstly because of all you loyal people who sought us out again and supported my interpretations of our predominantly local Western Australian gem…
TGMS | Tucson Gem & Mineral Show 2020 I first visited the fabled Tucson Gem and Mineral Show (TGMS) way, way back in 1987. (I even bought a poster to mark the occasion) . Oh my! It was an exceptional and memorable experience on so many levels! The sheer scale of the Show warranted multiple…