7:15 PM Zoom Meeting: Did You Get a Great Cabochon? Presented by Lesley Aine McKeown When you go to a gem show, there are thousands of cabochons to choose from. Sometimes one or more “speaks” to you and out comes the credit card. But did you choose the right cab? Lesley Aine McKeown will take…

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…

7:30 PM Zoom Meeting “TGMS – Not Your Typical Rock Show” Presented by Mary Pat Weber This month Mary Pat Weber will provide us with a visual treat of the highlights of this recent event and why this show rocks! The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society knows how to put on a great show. This…

7:30 PM Zoom Meeting European Museum Collections – Exquisite minerals, gems and jewelry Presented by Denise Nelson GIA Grad. – Jewelry Designer/Appraiser Worldwide Gem Mine Explorer Denise’s presentation provides for us a glimpse at the lesser known, yet stunningly exquisite mineral, gem and jewelry exhibits in European museums. Trier, Freiberg, Munich and Ehrbach in Germany,…

7:30 PM IN-PERSON Winter Silent Auction VETERANS MEMORIAL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM We will start with a short membership business meeting followed by our fun and exciting Member’s Silent Auction. Items up for bid may include slabs, rough, specimens, tools, jewelry, jewelry supplies, collecting gear, books and more. Items will be displayed for preview. When the auction…