2025 TULSA ROCK, GEM, MINERAL, & JEWELRY SHOW

BY VALUENEWS.COM

This summer’s favorite activity - The 2025 Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show, is set to impress at the Exchange Center at Expo Square, Tulsa. The show invites enthusiasts, curious minds, and little hands to discover more about our Earth, the 3rd rock from the Sun. Scheduled for Saturday, July 12th from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday, July 13 from 10 AM to 5 PM, this event promises a fascinating line-up of activities, displays, shopping, and learning opportunities for all ages.

This is an interactive show. There is learning, shopping, competitive displays and educational displays - like a museum. Additionally, there is an area for teachers to sign up to receive free educational materials to share with their students.

Set To Impress

Vendors With Treasures

“The enthusiasm these people have about the field is really infectious,” Eric Hamshar, Director at D.W. Correll Museum, said of the over 30 dealers expected to sell and display their wares at this year’s show.

These dealers, from Oklahoma and all over the country, bring a treasure trove of gems, minerals, meteorites, petrified wood, fossils, and handcrafted jewelry. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a budding geologist, the variety and quality on display will spark wonder and inspiration. One highlight is the fluorescent display room where under UV lights, rocks and minerals reveal their hidden vibrant colors—a truly glowing spectacle!

Hamshar described, “The Ice Age bones discovered out of the Arkansas Rivers are always a cool display…You’ll see local discoveries but also from all over the world.”

Working and Learning Exhibits

“Working exhibits are ongoing throughout the show. We have Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society club members and vendors who gladly share their knowledge. The lovely ladies from the Oklahoma Bead Society will be teaching intricate beadwork during their dazzling clothing and beadwork demonstrations,” said Hamshar.

Learn about the art of lapidary and witness fascinating demonstrations, such as:

• Cutting and Polishing Rocks

• Jewelry Making

• Wire Wrapping

• Gem Faceting

• View how tumblers clean and refine rough stones.

• “Ask a Geologist” booth is here to answer your questions about rocks, minerals, and fossils.

Kid Zone

The show is a family affair with plenty of activities tailored for young learners. The Kid Zone offers hands-on activities like painting rocks and making fossil casts, exploring touch and feel tables filled with a variety of fossils and minerals. Educational displays, such as cutting geodes or geological wonders from The Elsing Museum collection at Oral Roberts University, provide a deeper understanding of Earth’s history and beauty. “We have $2.00 grab bags for sale with each holding 10 specimens to help kids get started on their own collection,” said Hamshar.

JOIN THE CLUB,The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society

While exploring the show, visitors may sign up to become a member of the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society, which is a club dedicated to the love of rocks, minerals, fossils and the lapidary arts, such as cutting, polishing and jewelry making. The Society’s youth group, known as the Pebble Pups, introduces children to the science behind the stones, fostering a new generation of geology enthusiasts.

“We collect specimens, have a lapidary shop to learn how to cut and polish stones, and take monthly field trips,” he said. “There’s no limit to the things you can learn and you’ll meet a lot of friendly people who love teaching and sharing their knowledge.”

Door Prizes, Silent Auction and The Spinning Wheel

“The excitement continues with a silent auction where you can get some really great deals,” Hamshar explained. “Auction winners are announced every 30 minutes throughout the show. Also, door prizes are awarded to both adults and children every 30 minutes. The Spinning Wheel is $1.00 per ticket and is a fun attraction where you can spin the wheel for prizes.

Tickets

Special admissions include free entry for Scouts in uniform, Military with ID, and First Responders with ID. Adults can enjoy the show for $7 or opt for a 2-day pass at $10, with children 12 and under admitted free with a paid adult.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature, learn about the earth’s treasures, and create lasting memories with family and friends. Mark your calendar for an educational weekend at the annual Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. For more information and to plan your visit, check out tulsarockandmineralsociety.org. See you there!

TULSA ROCK AND MINERAL SOCIETY

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