September 13–17, 2006 – Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show – Denver, CO

Description:
200 dealers from around the world. Free shuttle bus to shows at the Denver Merchandise Mart.
Show Hours:
10 a.m.– 6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday
Admission: Free Admission. Registration is not required. Free parking.
Location:
Holiday Inn – Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St., Denver CO. Located at the intersection of I–25 and I–70.

November 10–12, 2006– West Coast Gem & Mineral Show, Costa Mesa, CA

Description:
80 dealers including international dealers from India, China, Brazil, Russia, and more.
Show Hours:
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday
Admission: No admission fee. Registration is not required. Open to the public.
Location:
Holiday Inn – Bristol Plaza, 3131 Bristol, Costa Mesa. Very close to the South Coast Plaza Shopping Center and John Wayne Airport.

Jackson's Crossroads Amethyst Single crystals, clusters, facet rough, faceted stones loose and in Jewelry Barite, Gemmy blue from Cartersville, Georgia and Rutile from Graves Mountain - Georgia.
Diamond Hill Quartz Prospect Killer smokies from the new October - 2005 strike!