Welcome to the AGMS

 

 

 

Motto: Each one – Teach one
Spinel twinned fluorite on muscovite, Pakistan.

Photo credit: Paul Bordovsky

Gems

 

 

 

Mineral crystal or organic materials that are not minerals, which, when cut and polished, are used to make jewelry or other adornments.

photo credit: Josie Middleton Faceted Sapphires

Minerals

 

 

 

Naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, with an ordered internal structure, and a definite chemical composition.

photo credit: Paul Bordovsky – Beryl var. Aquamarine on cleavelandite – Pakistan

Rock Hounding

 

 

 

The study and hobby of collecting rocks, minerals, or fossil specimens from the natural environment.

photo credit: Doretta Conrad

 

Lapidary

 

 

 

Cutting, polishing or engraving stones and gems.

photo credit: Doretta Conrad

 

Metal Smithing - Jewelry Making

 

 

 

The use of materials such as metal, clay, wire, beads, and glass for crafting necklaces, pendants, bracelets or rings.

photo credit: AGMS Silversmithing Class

 

2024 Year in Review

Reflecting on 2024 and looking forward to 2025!

Check out what we accomplished in 2024 and what to look forward to in 2025!

Download Doc Here

General Meeting 4th Thursday each month

The general public is invited to visit AGMS General Meetings in person or on ZOOM.  Meetings are held at our clubhouse at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin beginning at 7:pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. If you have a question regarding an upcoming meeting, click here.

Our monthly meetings are available via Zoom video conferencing. All are welcome to attend our meetings.

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NOTICE: Currently,  we meet in-person with mask wearing as a personal option. We will continue to offer Zoom video conferencing to members and guests.

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Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of the month at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin Texas.@ 7p.m.

Austin Gem and Mineral Society
3 months ago
Austin Gem and Mineral Society

Join us this weekend for our annual Gem and Mineral show!
OCTOBER 18 – 20 / PALMER AUDITORIUM

The Austin Gem and Mineral Society’s annual gem and mineral show is open to the public and held at the Palmer Events Center, Austin, Texas. The 2024 event will host over 30 vendors selling gemstones, jewelry, beads, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals and more!

AGMS will have youth programs, silent auction and a wide variety of gem and mineral displays on view at the event. Tickets are available at the door.

2024 DATES

Friday, October 18
9am – 6pm

Saturday, October 19
9am – 6pm

Sunday, October 20
10am – 5pm

Tickets:

$8 Adults

$2 Junior (13-19 yrs) Children under 12 free

$7 Military (active/retired)

$7 Senior (60+)

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Join us this weekend for our annual Gem and Mineral show!OCTOBER 18 – 20 / PALMER AUDITORIUMThe Austin Gem and Mineral Society’s annual gem and mineral show is open to the public and held at the Palmer Events Center, Austin, Texas. The 2024 event will host over 30 vendors selling gemstones, jewelry, beads, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals and more!AGMS will have youth programs, silent auction and a wide variety of gem and mineral displays on view at the event. Tickets are available at the door.2024 DATESFriday, October 189am – 6pmSaturday, October 199am – 6pmSunday, October 2010am – 5pmTickets:$8 Adults$2 Junior (13-19 yrs) Children under 12 free$7 Military (active/retired)$7 Senior (60+)https://www.agms-tx.org/gem-capers/
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This is a favorite Austin event, time to start our Christmas Shopping 🛍 ☺️

Best Christmas shopping in town.

Drat! Missed it AGAIN!

Austin Gem and Mineral Society is at Palmer Events Center.
3 months ago
Austin Gem and Mineral Society

Join us at our annual Gem and Mineral Show: OCTOBER 18 – 20 / PALMER AUDITORIUM 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

This year's theme is turquoise!

The Austin Gem and Mineral Society’s annual gem and mineral show is open to the public and held at the Palmer Events Center, Austin, Texas. The 2024 event will host over 30 vendors selling gemstones, jewelry, beads, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals and more!

AGMS will have youth programs, silent auction and a wide variety of gem and mineral displays on view at the event. Tickets are available at the door.

2024 DATES

Friday, October 18
9am – 6pm

Saturday, October 19
9am – 6pm

Sunday, October 20
10am – 5pm

Tickets:

$8 Adults

$2 Junior (13-19 yrs) Children under 12 free

$7 Military (active/retired)

$7 Senior (60+)

For more information go to:
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Join us at our annual Gem and Mineral Show: OCTOBER 18 – 20 / PALMER AUDITORIUM 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704This years theme is turquoise!The Austin Gem and Mineral Society’s annual gem and mineral show is open to the public and held at the Palmer Events Center, Austin, Texas. The 2024 event will host over 30 vendors selling gemstones, jewelry, beads, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals and more!AGMS will have youth programs, silent auction and a wide variety of gem and mineral displays on view at the event. Tickets are available at the door.2024 DATESFriday, October 189am – 6pmSaturday, October 199am – 6pmSunday, October 2010am – 5pmTickets:$8 Adults$2 Junior (13-19 yrs) Children under 12 free$7 Military (active/retired)$7 Senior (60+)For more information go to:https://www.agms-tx.org/gem-capers/
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Austin Gem and Mineral Society

Beat the heat and join us INSIDE the clubhouse for this year's last First Saturday event September 7 from 9 to 1. Activities include member sales of gems minerals jewelry and other rock related items, youth activities as well as club information.

We'd love to see you Saturday at our clubhouse from 9 to 1. This is a family friendly free event open to the public.

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Beat the heat and join us INSIDE the clubhouse for this years last First Saturday event September 7 from 9 to 1. Activities include member sales of gems minerals jewelry and other rock related items, youth activities as well as club information.Wed love to see you Saturday at our clubhouse from 9 to 1. This is a family friendly free event open to the public.AGMS-TX.ORG
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AGMS Calendar

Board Meetings:

First Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Jan – Nov.
No meeting in Dec. Nov meeting is budget planning.

Club Meetings (Open to the Public):

4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Jan – Oct.

Open Workshop:

Every Wednesday, 6pm – 8:30pm.
3rd Saturday 10 am – 2 pm (times subject to change)

Min SIG:

2nd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm.

Lap SIG:

3rd Thursdays, 7-9pm.

Show Committee:

2nd Thursdays, 7-9pm.

Paleo Club

3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM.

Gem & Mineral News

Congratulations to the 2025 Officers and Board Members

Officers:

  
President: John Connors
VP1: Michael Egger
VP2: Mark Barber
Secretary: Jan Ozias
Treasurer: James Mercier

Directors:
Jeff Greinert  
Earnest Carter  
Rob Lee King  
Michael Burns  
Marilyn Gilbreath  
James (Jim) Koen  

LEADS for Standing Committees & Special Interest Groups

Building: Michael Egger
Bylaws & Operating Procedures: Jan Ozias
Community Outreach: Doretta Conrad
Curator:
 Barbara Liebman
Education:
 John Connors
Field Trips: Ron Carman
Gem Capers: Laird Fowler
Historian: Vacant
Hospitality: Ginger Batson
Liaison with Regional (SCFMS) and National (AFMS) Federations: RonCarman
Library: Laird Fowler
Membership: Jim Koen
MinSIG: Laird Fowler
LapSIG:
 Ron Patillo
Programs: Mark Barber
Webmaster:
 James Michener
Workshop: Gef Fisher
Youth Programs: Lorraine Chammah

The Austin Gem and Mineral Society welcomes you to join us!

Membership Benefits

  • Connection and networking with other rock hounds, mineral collectors, geological experts, jewelry artists, gem and mineral professionals and experts, gem and mineral vendors, educators, and a plethora of rock related subject matter experts in a wide variety of gem and mineral related topics.
  • General club meetings offer speakers and presentations on a wide variety of gem and mineral topics.
  • Access to our website membership portal includes access to member blogs, member specific announcements, posts on member boards, SIG meetings/topics and online discussions (Special Interest Groups: Min Sig, Paleo SIG, Silversmithing SIG, Jewelry SIG, Lapidary Sig, Faceting SIG)
  • Access to clubhouse resources includes: large meeting room, lapidary/cabbing workshop, faceting workshop, slab shack saws, extensive resource library, and display exhibits of gems and minerals
  • Annual events and activities include: Gem Capers (annual gem and mineral show held at the Austin Palmer Event Center), Swap Meet, Club Auction, Holiday Party
  • Classes: Cabbing, Faceting, Silversmithing, Slab Saw, other classes are offered as needs and instructors are identified
  • Field trips and rock hunts for members only
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Federation and Club Resources

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Federation of Mineral Societies

The Austin Gem and Mineral Society is part of SCFMS (The South Central Federation of Mineral Societies). SCFMS is one of seven different regional federations in the US that are members of the AFMS (American Federation of Mineralogical Societies).

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