by Anna Robertson About a week and a half ago on July 21st, a friend and I went to her rock club meeting up in Angels Camp, Calaveras County California. I’m originally from Southern California and belong to two clubs, the Southbay Lapidary & Mineral Society and the Long Beach Mineral & Gem Society. I’m … Continue reading We Found An Abandoned Gold Mine
Behind the Scenes: Gems and Minerals at the NHMLA
Hello! Just thought we would share a quick note on how one of our field trips went last week. We had a great time, and send many thanks to the Natural History Museum of Los Angles for having our club members! We began our tour outside, where our guides pointed out the fascinating ‘Living Wall’ … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Gems and Minerals at the NHMLA
Stoddard Wells Trip
The Stoddard Wells tailgate has been an annual trip for many of our club members for, well, let’s just say a LONG time. According to the Bureau of Land Management, Stoddard Valley is characterized by an interesting landscape with steep rocky mountains (elevations of which can reach up to 5,000 feeet), rolling hills, wide valleys, … Continue reading Stoddard Wells Trip
Library Display, Torrance CA
Our club has had the honor of displaying some of 'Natures Treasures' in the Torrance Public Library as of late. The display covers a wide range of objects. Club members have volunteered to share their hand crafted works of jewelry, including beading, wire wrapping, cabochons, and silver smithing. Members have also specimens, fossils, petrified wood, and polished rock. … Continue reading Library Display, Torrance CA
South Bay Lapidary and Mineral Society 