Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

ESTATE SALE WHICH WILL INCLUDE FINE MINERALS:
NOTED GALLERY OWNER ESTATE

10 Swallow Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
APRIL 24 - 26
FRIDAY-SATURDAY 9-5; SUNDAY 10-4
The contents of this Estate are from the late co-owner of Kemper Galleries of Colorado Springs, Janet Kemper.
The Gallery was founded in 1969 and closed in 2016.

-Original Fine Art, Serigraphs, Giclee's, Limited Edition Prints, Framed and Unframed Artwork & Fine Photographs, Local and Nationally Renowned Artists & Photographers. A LARGE assortment of Art will be offered in this Sale.
-Impressive Bronze Sculptures.
-Gold jewelry including Santorini gold bracelets & rings; Gold coin pendant from the Atocha Shipwreck; gold and enamel rings
-Southwest sterling and turquoise jewelry.
-Antiques including 1930's Pinball Game
Fine minerals including: AQUA MARINE, TOPAZ, TOURMALINE, AZURITE, OPAL, DIOPTASE, METEORITE, HERKIMER DIAMOND, SHARK TEETH
Terms & Conditions
NUMBERS FOR ENTRY WILL BE HANDED OUT AT 8:30 am on Friday, April 24th.
Cash, approved checks and credit cards are accepted.
NO BACKPACKS OR LARGE BAGS OR PURSES will be allowed.
For reasons of safety please be advised that no children will be permitted in the house on the opening day of the sale from 9-2 pm.

All items sold "as is". There are no returns or exchanges.

04/18/2026

Thursday, April 16, at our club general club meeting, we had the good fortune to be educated by our own Dr Joe Wigget on “THE FORMATION OF AGATES”. Joe’s presentation was fascinating! Thank you Joe.

04/12/2026

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For three days in early June, the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society sponsors the annual Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show, where show-goers can explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, fossils, and unique hand-crafted jewelry pieces.

Join us, June 5-7, 2026, at the Norris Penrose Event Center, and discover stunning pieces from talented artisans and vendors, learn about the fascinating worlds of minerals, fossils, jewelry making, and rockhounding, and maybe even find the perfect piece to add to your collection! Young prospectors will enjoy gold panning with the Gold Prospectors of Colorado, exploring, and learning through a scavenger hunt, and connecting with our Pebble Pups group.

The excitement continues all day, every day, with silent auctions and door prize winners announced hourly—so there are plenty of chances to head home with something special. Beading classes are offered daily at 11:00 a.m., with a special wire-wrapping class on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. For additional details and to sign up for classes, visit our website and click on the Classes page in the top menu.

💎 Join us for a weekend of sparkle and discovery! 💎

📍 Norris Penrose Event Center, 945 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
📅 Friday & Saturday, June 5–6 | 10 AM – 6 PM
📅 Sunday, June 7 | 10 AM – 4 PM

Bring the whole family for a fun, hands-on experience filled with creativity, unique finds, and a little bit of shine. 💎

Learn more and plan your visit on our website!

03/28/2026

At our Crystal Group meeting this month, we were very fortunate to have had Philip M Persson give us an Excellent presentation on the History of The Sweet Home Mine and the Detroit City Addit.
We had a good turn out and all were enthralled by Phil's talk

03/21/2026

At our March club meeting, we had a good turnout to hear Anthony Maltese, Senior Curator for Research at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Woodland Park give a very interesting presentation about the Judith River Formation. Thank you Anthony.

03/14/2026

The Crystal Group holds it's February meeting in which Austin and Kevin gave us a recap of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

03/02/2026

Get ready for the Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show, June 5-7, 2026, at the Norris Penrose Event Center.

Explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, fossils, and one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry. Browse stunning creations from talented artisans and vendors, dive into the fascinating worlds of mineralogy, fossils, jewelry making, and rockhounding, and perhaps discover the perfect treasure to add to your collection.

Young prospectors will have a blast with hands-on activities like gold panning, an educational scavenger hunt, and connecting with our Pebble Pups group. Plus, don’t miss the excitement throughout the day—silent auction winners are announced on the hour, and door prize winners are announced every half hour, giving everyone plenty of chances to go home with something special.

02/24/2026

We always love having a kids’ giveaway at the Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show, sponsored by the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society. The show is June 5, 6, 7, at the Norris Penrose Event Center.

This year’s theme celebrates Southwestern Colorado minerals, and we’re hoping to give away smoky quartz to the kids who attend. If you happen to have a few extra smokies (or a whole flat!) and aren’t sure what to do with them, we’d be so grateful if you’d consider donating them to the club for the show.

Please contact me with your donations. Thank you for helping us spark a love of rocks in the next generation! 💎

02/12/2026

If you’re in Tucson be sure to stop by the Miners Co-op in Marana. It’s an outdoor show featuring vendors who are “diggers and doers”.

10/23/2025

Good morning!

Tonight at 7pm at the Colorado Springs Christian School (4855 Mallow Road), we will hear from Geologist and avid Tourmaline Collector John Warn speaking on the Himalaya Mine, Tourmaline, and the surrounding Southern California pegmatite district.

As always, bring treats and snacks—these are always very much appreciated. Everyone is also welcome to bring in a box of specimens to show off, or get identified.

Hope to see everyone there!

Austin Cockell
CSMS Crystal Club Chair