Gem Section
A Special GMS Group
for People Interested in Gems
Gem Section Meets
Last Monday Every Month
Ah, the jewels of the rockhounding world. Gems come in many different forms, but one thing is usually certain -- someone took something normal and transformed it into something spectacular!
Join us at Gem Section to see rocks when they are all dressed up and even dress up a few yourself!
Interesting Articles and Links
Click here for a list of zoom links from past Gem Section meetings.Click here for a list of links about amber compiled by Sue Gorday.
If you have any questions about Gem Section, please send email to
Gem Section Message
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026Social Time: 7:00 pm
Meeting Time: 7:30 pm
Speaker: Brian Curtis
Topic: Garnet and Spinel
Location: In-Person and Virtual -- Link on the GMS Calendar here
I hope everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season. It is time to get things back rolling with the Gem Section. Our meeting will be the last Monday, Jan 23, 2026 and will be a hybrid meeting as usual with in person meting at the clubhouse and Zoom.
Brian has created two new Powerpoint presentations, one on Garnet and one on Spinel. We will share these presentations for our January meeting. This will be and interesting and informative meeting. This will be a hybrid meeting on Zoom and at the clubhouse. .
Zoom will start at 7PM for visiting and the program will start at 7:30PM
The members who show up in person at the clubhouse will fold, address and stamp the T&T newsletter before the meeting starts.
Jay Gorday and Diana Poppelreuter
Gem Section Co-Chairs
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