Rock hounds and rock collectors sometimes like to cut and polish rocks and gems. Lapidary, or lapidarist, is defined as an artist who forms stones, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items such a cabochons, faceted designs, or someone who is an expert in precious stones. Many lapidary enthusiasts like to visit gem and mineral show to find rough stones to cut on polish themselves. They also like to browse lapidary equipment such as saws, grinders, soldering irons, and other tools used to shape and form rock shapes and jewelry. The Huntsville Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show is a great place to find all this, and more! Plus, you can watch live lapidary demonstrations to see how to cut and polish your own stones.
Rough slabs for sale. Lapidary enthusiasts take these rough slabs, cut and polish them to make beautiful jewelry or ornaments.
Lapidary equipment and supplies are for sale at the show.
Did You Know?
December: Tanzanite – Named for Tanzania, the country where it was discovered in 1967, this popular gemstone is the blue-to-violet or purple variety of the mineral zoisite. Zircon – Best known for its brilliant blue hues, zircon’s optical properties make it bright and lustrous. It also occurs in warm autumnal yellows, reds, and reddish browns, and in green hues. Turquoise – This vivid blue gemstone is a rare phosphate of copper that forms only in the Earth’s most dry and barren regions. Ancient peoples from Egypt to Mesoamerica and China treasured it. Source: 
