7:30 PM – In Person + Zoom Meeting: “Why did I pick up that rock?” Presented by Jason Badgley In the presentation, Jason will talk about the rocks we pick up in the field, and what they could look like inside because everyone overlooked a good specimen. We’ll talk about and show examples of desert…

7:30 PM In Person Meeting: Diamond Crystals: Types, History, Sources, Current Issues Presented by Renée NEWMAN – Diamonds were discovered in California in 1849 by early prospectors panning for gold. This was about 18 years before the discovery of diamonds in South Africa. Besides briefly indicating the types of diamond crystals found in California, Renée’s…

7:30 PM Zoom Meeting: Show & Tell Presented by CCRMC Members Show the other members your favorites (actual or photos): stone(s), rough, slab(s), cab(s), collection, pictures of your latest rockhounding trip, lapidary methods, finished piece(s) of jewelry, jewelry project in progress. Talk about your favorite place to visit to see lapidary or jewelry, learn about…

7:30 PM In Person + Zoom Meeting: Do You See What I See? Presented by Ken Rogers Ken Rogers will guide us through some of the amazing images in his “Louvre de Roches” collection. There are many beautiful pictures and images hidden away inside numerous regular rocks and gemstones. These wonderful treasures are just waiting…