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…
~ 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…