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We have special interest sections related to: LAPIDARY & SILVERSMITHING | PALEONTOLOGY | MINERALS | GEMSTONES & FACETING | BEADING | DAY LIGHT | YOUTH
Our next General Meeting will be held on April 23rd starting at 7:30PM
At the April General Meeting, Randy Carlson, Chairman of the Gemstones & Faceting (G&F) Section, will give a presentation on the latest news of lab grown diamonds. Are these new? Why are we hearing so much about them lately? Where do they come from? Come to the meeting, or attend via Zoom and Randy will first explain what they are, how long they’ve been making them and what it is doing to the diamond and jewelry market.
General Meetings will be hybrid, in person and via Zoom. Section meetings may be in person, virtual or hybrid.
Please check the Calendar and Upcoming Programs and Meeting Schedule to determine time and place and whether meetings are in person or virtual.
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We have new classes listing frequently. Check out the current choices for registration. Hurry before they fill!
We have two in-house libraries! Browse our book, media, and periodical listings.
Our regular open shop hours for members in our the Lapidary Shop, Jewelry Shop and Air Abrasives Shop are:
We now have a Jewelry Shop Supervisor on selected Wednesdays for help with your projects or to learn how to use Jewelry Shop equipment. Please remember to bring your own tools and consumable materials (files, burs, polishing bits, hammers, etc). Class materials are not available on open studio days.
Occasionally the Shop has to close on short notice due to supervisor illness or inclement weather. We do our best to notify members in advance and appreciate your understanding when this happens.
The Houston Gem and Mineral Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to study in the areas of Earth Science and related fields and arts. A major focus of the HGMS is education. Through classes offered at the clubhouse and through our scholarship fund, the HGMS encourages its individuals and groups to better their knowledge and understanding in these areas. Our annual show features educational activities for public, private and home-schooled children, and exhibits and demonstrations by members and guests.
The society is open to all persons with rockhound or fossil “fever.” We offer something for every family member, from junior members to senior citizens, and our activities encourage family participation.
The Houston Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS) is a member of the South Central Federation of Mineral Societies (SCFMS) and is affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS).
Interested in donating a rock, fossil, or mineral collection or equipment to the HGMS? We welcome donations to our non-profit organization. You might be able to get a tax write-off for donating an old collection or lapidary equipment. Contact donations@hgms.org if you have questions or want to schedule a donation pick up or drop off.
More information coming soon.
