Rock and Gem

Rock & Gem is the leading publication for rockhounds, lapidary and mineral enthusiasts. Serving the community since 1971, Rock & Gem’s print issues include identification guides, Rock & Gem Kids, must-see travel destinations, step-by-step projects, fascinating features, and expert lapidary and faceting insights. Our active readership reaches day-to-day collectors plus an organized rockhound community and network of clubs, including the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

Editor’s Letter

Rock and Gem

Earth Science News

Colombian Emeralds • The Green Fire of Muzo & Chivor

Grandpa’s Agate Diggings • Finding Moss Agate on the Grande Ronde River

MODERN MINERAL Exploration • From Gold Pans to Artificial Intelligence

From Maps to Satellites: Rockhounding’s Tech Evolution

THIS SUMMER, PICK STONY FLOWERS

ROCK & GEM FIELD GUIDE: Argyle Diamonds

BAT CAVE JASPER

BELLY of the DRAGON A Rockhound’s Guide

From the Studio

THE EVOLVING HISTORY OF Gem & Mineral Societies • Lessons for the future from one club’s past

MINERAL COLLECTING and ROCK & GEM • Evolving Together for 55 Years

Show Dates • TO VIEW MORE CALENDAR DATES VISIT ROCKNGEM.COM.

CHANGING MINERAL MARKETS

Parting Shot • ROCKS, MINERALS AND JEWELRY