EVENTS
EVENTS
Where Gemology Comes to Life
Where Gemology Comes to Life
STL Gems hosts a range of live events designed to bring people closer to the fascinating world of gemstones and jewelry. From guided excursions on mineral-rich dig sites, to educational talks and private gatherings, each event offers a chance to explore gemology in a more hands-on and engaging way.
Gem Hunt Excursions
Join us for curated gem and mineral hunting adventures at carefully selected dig sites. It’s part field trip, part treasure hunt, and an unforgettable way to experience gemstones at their source.
Speaking Engagements
Discover the world of gemstones through engaging lectures and presentations. Each talk invites you to explore the beauty, wonder, and intrigue behind these remarkable natural creations.
Private Events
Create a private gem experience for your group. These events offer a relaxed and engaging way to explore gemstones, jewelry, and the fascinating world of gemology.
Upcoming Excursions
Gem Hunting Adventure at Hawks Bluff Farm
Blackwell, MO | Saturday May 16, 2026
Grab your gear and get ready for a day of discovery in the heart of Missouri’s “Old Mines” district! With help and guidance from STL Gems, you’ll be digging for beautiful specimens like drusy quartz, hematite, barite, lace agate and crystals. All ages and skill levels welcome on this family-friendly excursion.
Past Events
Excursions
Gem Hunting Adventure
Missouri | October 11, 2025
Join us for an exciting day of searching for hidden treasures in the great outdoors. We’re searching for chalcedony, petrified wood, honey agate, crinoids, fossils and arrowheads.
Gem Hunting Adventure
Haunted Ridge Rocks, Missouri | September 20, 2025
Participants can hunt for drusy quartz, hematite, and Missouri lace agate, with on-site experts available to assist with identifying and cutting finds
Private Farm in Blackwell, Missouri | May 18, 2025
Get ready to dig, sift, and explore as you uncover the beauty of nature’s geological wonders. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you to the best spots to find amethyst, quartz, agate, and more. This is an adventure you won’t want to miss!
Geode Hunting
Keokuk, IA | April 2024
Join us for an unforgettable adventure to the “Geode Capital of the World”.
Speaking Engagements
St. Louis Mineral & Rock Society
Hidden Treasures: A Microscopic Journey into the World of Gemstones and Antique Jewelry
Discover the hidden beauty inside rare gemstones, diamonds, and antique jewelry through the lens of a high-powered microscope connected to a large observation screen. This engaging and up-close presentation reveals the rarely seen microscopic world of natural inclusions, unique formations, and fascinating details that make each piece truly one of a kind. Audience members will have the chance to explore stunning gemstones, antique treasures, and mineral specimens while gaining a new appreciation for the incredible artistry of nature.
Sedona Gem & Mineral Society
Virtual Lecture | October 2025
Hidden Treasures: A Microscopic Journey into the World of Gemstones and Antique Jewelry
Discover the hidden beauty inside rare gemstones, diamonds, and antique jewelry through the lens of a high-powered microscope connected to a large observation screen. This engaging and up-close presentation reveals the rarely seen microscopic world of natural inclusions, unique formations, and fascinating details that make each piece truly one of a kind. Audience members will have the chance to explore stunning gemstones, antique treasures, and mineral specimens while gaining a new appreciation for the incredible artistry of nature.
Speaker Series at the Gatesworth
The Gatesworth | February 5, 2025
Hidden Treasures: A Microscopic Journey into the World of Gemstones and Antique Jewelry
Discover the hidden beauty inside rare gemstones, diamonds, and antique jewelry through the lens of a high-powered microscope connected to a large observation screen. This engaging and up-close presentation reveals the rarely seen microscopic world of natural inclusions, unique formations, and fascinating details that make each piece truly one of a kind. Audience members will have the chance to explore stunning gemstones, antique treasures, and mineral specimens while gaining a new appreciation for the incredible artistry of nature.