looking to one end from the middle of this long hard-sided tent.
entry to the Showcase tent.
The 22nd Street Gem Show has always been a favorite because of the diverse selection of products, and the large interesting displays. The big tent is @750 feet, and a second fancier tent was added, dubbed the Showcase.
Geoff Notkin and Steve Arnold combine thir meteorites at Aerolite Meteorites.
Lobby Display at Showcase Tent
Not sure what the little critter is in front, but the dog-like creature is a Megafaunal Gray Wolf
The Showcase was not quite full, and some of the vendors had moved there from other shows. Aerolite Meteorites featuring the collecting work of Geoff Notkin was up front with every location and type of meteorites. A large display of dinosaurs welcomes you as you enter, and if you turn around you will see a wall of terrific Mexican agates and pottery.
The Showcase tent was light on dealers this 1st year
Just a colorful booth.
There were several wonderful display cases in the Showcase Tent.
Cory Cotter had a large display of Keweenaw copper which was of interest to me.
Pyritized Ammonite in Simbircite at Bright Star Gemstones. Thanks Richard Kocurek.
In the big tent I especially enjoyed pyritized ammonite and agatized calcite from Russia. Jay Goldber of Relics II had this unusual material. Utah Dump Digger Tyree Lamph had some excellent dinosaur bone, both large and small. I quickly found a nice color that I was happy to purchase for a future pendant.
Not sure what this is, but I would not like it chasing me.
Stegasaurus
Etched glass and Petrified Wood.
This was in a blog last year….Gold Leaf.
Dinosaurs wandered or hung in some of the booths, tables full of crystals abounded, and sculptures of various things were crafted from gems, metal, wood, and other surprises. Laser-cut glass dinosaur framed by petrified wood, and onyx box shaped lights were also displayed.
“WIZARDS HAT” Matte Onyx, Tourmaline, Quartz, Moonstone, Amethyst, Glass Beadsand over 200 hours of labor. $6,400
Tourmaline in Muscovite with Quartz.
Malachite Hippo’s
Great Agate Display
We scooted through all this is in a morning. Parking is $3.00, but vendors may refund it if you make a minimum purchase. The 22nd Street Gem Show continues to evolve, and provides lots of small stuff for young rockhounds to buy and lots to entertain people of all ages.