top of page
  • Facebook

Bristol Gem and Mineral Club
Welcome, Rockhounds!

The Bristol Gem and Mineral Club's mission is to promote interest and provide education in rocks, minerals, geology and adjacent fields. We're located in Bristol, Connecticut, where we hold monthly educational meetings, field trips, and our annual Gem and Mineral Show.

Image by Savannah Wakefield

About the Club

The Bristol Gem and Mineral Club was organized in 1972 to foster interest in the earth and geological sciences, minerals, and the lapidary arts. Members include mineral collectors, jewelry makers, gem cutters and faceters, and nature enthusiasts. Anyone interested in rocks, gems, and minerals is welcome to join.

What We Offer

The Bristol Club offers a range of activites that are educational and fun. If you are seeking a community of like minded people, who appreciate minerals, gems, fossils, geology, field collecting, or lapidary arts, read on to learn more.

Researcher

Educ Corner.jpeg

Meetings and Events

​We hold monthly meetings and host other special events for our members. These include interesting speakers, silent auctions, contests, displays of members’ collections, and an annual picnic and holiday banquet.

Researcher

Fonda Collecting.jpeg

Field Collecting Trips

Our club has access to special sites that are not available to the general public. We also have experienced collectors that can help you with where to dig, what tools you need, and what to look for.

Researcher

Bristol Show Showcase.jpg

Annual Gem and Mineral Show

Each year the club holds it's annual show displaying a huge assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits and children’s games. Generally held in October, our show is a family friendly event offering something for people of all ages.

Moss Cab Home.JPG

Lapidary Arts

Lapidary is the craft of cutting, polishing, and engraving rock to create jewelery and other art objects. Our club has a well equipped lapidary center and instructors who are eager to teach members to make their own beautiful creations.

auction table for home page.jpeg

Become a Member

For experienced rockhounds, avid collectors, and newcomers just getting started, the Bristol club connects you to a community that shares your interest. All are welcome so sign up now or read more about of the benefits of membership.

att.JhXOoEgpSy1RhvQDv-2KjIHSDk1ufLRgYxuXesP8TOE.JPG
bottom of page