Gem Shows

Tucson Gem Show 2025 visitors exploring gems and minerals in Arizona

Tucson Gem Show 2025 – World’s Largest Gem & Mineral Event

The Tucson Gem Show 2025 is the world’s largest gem and mineral event. Each February, Tucson, Arizona welcomes more than 65,000 visitors from 40+ countries. Dealers, collectors, miners, and jewelry designers gather to showcase everything from rare diamonds to museum-grade fossils. What Makes Tucson Gem Show 2025 Special The Tucson Gem Show is not a […]

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The Arkenstone Dallas mineral gallery with fine mineral specimens

The Arkenstone: History of Dr. Robert Lavinsky and www.iRocks.com

The story of The Arkenstone began in 1986, when Dr. Robert Lavinsky—just 14 years old—displayed minerals at his first show. With encouragement from the Columbus (Ohio) Rock & Mineral Society, Rob’s early hobby grew into a lifelong career. The name Arkenstone comes from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Rob chose it to reflect both beauty and

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