Membership in the Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS) is open to all who enjoy rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, lapidary arts, Earth science, and related fields. As you can see, the HGMS provides many opportunities to “mix and mingle” with fellow rockhounds and Earth science enthusiasts!
Membership Includes Many Benefits
- Attend monthly Member Meetings with interesting programs by knowledgeable presenters.
- Receive Rocket City Rocks and Gems, our monthly Newsletter, packed with announcements, club information, member news, and more!
- Be a part of our annual Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show (the largest in Alabama) in the Fall! (Free admission when volunteering.)
- Access to our state-of-the-art Lapidary Shop during regularly scheduled hours.
- Participate in our monthly Jewelry Classes and Metalsmithing Classes.
- Participate in our monthly Pebble Pups program for youngsters 8 – 18. The Pups have monthly meetings, activities, and field trips of their own!
- Be a part of our annual Fundraising Auction in the Spring! (Proceeds benefit the HGMS.)
- Participate in rock, mineral, and fossil Field Trips including DMC (Dixie Mineral Council) trips.
- Attend our annual Picnic and Rock Swap in the Summer!
- Attend the Christmas Dinner in the Winter!
- Apply for scholarships to Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies (SFMS) workshops.
For general questions about the HGMS, or for more information about membership, please send email to hsvgems@gmail.com.
Did You Know?
February: Amethyst-The purple variety of the mineral quartz, amethyst often forms large, six-sided crystals. Fine velvety-colored gems come from African and South American mines. Amethyst is beautiful enough for crown jewels yet affordable enough for class rings and mineral specimens. Source: