Unearth treasures at annual Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show

By Sequim Gazette Staff • August 31, 2022 1:30 am
Photo courtesy of Kathy Schreiner/Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association Check out carved lapis pendants and much more at the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association’s Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show, held Sept. 10-11 in Port Angeles.
Photo courtesy of Kathy Schreiner/Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association Check out carved lapis pendants and much more at the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association’s Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show, held Sept. 10-11 in Port Angeles.

With something for rockhounds of all ages and lapidary interests, the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association’s Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show returns for a two-day show this September.

The club hosts its annual event from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10-11, at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

Admission is free.

The club sees a variety of returning vendors offering rocks, minerals, crystals and fossils from around the world, along with some new vendors featuring Ethiopian opals and a vendor offering a new “twist” on presenting driftwood.

Younger attendees are invited to enjoy Rock Alley, where they can get a free rock and play games; new games have been added to the show’s offerings.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Schreiner/Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association That’s not cauliflower; it’s cauliflower calcite. View interesting creations such as this and much more at the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association’s Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show, held Sept. 10-11 in Port Angeles.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Schreiner/Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association That’s not cauliflower; it’s cauliflower calcite. View interesting creations such as this and much more at the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association’s Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show, held Sept. 10-11 in Port Angeles.

As in previous years, the club hosts raffles that can win attendees specimen rocks, one-of-a kind jewelry pieces made by club members, lapidary equipment and supplies and other items donated by vendors; one does not need to be present to win. Back by popular demand are grab bags filled with polished stones. Those who pick a bag that contains a silver or gold rock wins that person selection of a special item from the prize table.

Stop by our cabochon making, rock polishing and rock faceting demonstrations on-going during the show. Club members will be demonstrating lapidary equipment and sharing their expertise with show attendees.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Schreiner/Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association John Bertholl, a vendor and club member at this year’s Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association’s Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show — set for Sept. 10-11 in Port Angeles — makes driftwood look like glass.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Schreiner/Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association John Bertholl, a vendor and club member at this year’s Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association’s Rock, Gem & Jewelry Show — set for Sept. 10-11 in Port Angeles — makes driftwood look like glass.

Added for this show are display boxes showing rocks found on the Olympic Peninsula, and samples of rock carvings and a box highlighting Clallam County Gem & Mineral Association Lapidary Shop activities.

Get a flyer for a reduced-price subscription to Rock And Gem magazine.

For more information, call Kathy Schreiner at 360-460-0827 or visit sequimrocks.org.