Welcome to Our Website!
The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS) is a non-profit 501(c)(7) educational organization for people interested in the Earth sciences – gemology, mineralogy, geology, paleontology, lapidary arts and related fields. Our primary purpose is to educate our members and the general public in these areas.
We offer interesting programs at our monthly membership meetings (Next Meeting); exchange rocks, minerals, and fossils; provide presentations to local school children and organizations; and host field trips. We welcome members of all ages including kids ages 8 – 18. (Our Pebble Pups youth program has monthly meetings and field trips of their own!) We also have an Annual Fundraising Auction, an Annual Picnic and Rock Swap, an Annual Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show, and an Annual Christmas Dinner. Plus, HGMS members have access to a state-of-the-art lapidary shop and jewelry crafting activities (wire working and metalsmithing).
The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society is a member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies which is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show 2024!
Mark your calendars now for our Annual Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show on Friday, October 11th – Sunday, October 13th at the Jaycee Community Building, 2180 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL. We’ll have plenty of mineral, fossil, and jewelry vendors, a huge kids’ activity area, a fluorescent-mineral room, and geode cracking, plus demonstrations, hourly door prizes, a daily raffle, and much more! Parking is free, and we’ll have a food truck just outside the building for your convenience. Tickets are only $3.00 per person at the door, with children under 5 free. Students are $1, and weekend passes are $5.00 (best value). Our show is the largest in North Alabama! Come have fun with us! You don’t want to miss it!
More Upcoming SFMS Shows
Sep 6 – 8, 2024: Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society Gem and Mineral Show, Where: Irondale Civic Center, 3521 Ratliff Road, Irondale, Alabama 35210 (map), Friday & Saturday 10a to 6p, Sunday 10a to 4p. Adults: $5; Teens: $3, 12 and under free. https://lapidaryclub.com
Nov 22 – 24, 2024: Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society Show, Where: Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060 (map), Friday & Saturday 10a to 6p, Sunday 10a to 5p. No entry fee. https://www.ccgms.org
Did You Know?
September: Sapphire – A variety of the mineral corundum, this gemstone occurs in blue, yellow, green, orange, pink, and purple depending on trace element content. This gemstone may even show a six-rayed star when cut as a cabochon. Source: 
