S D Mineral & Gem Society

Great collection of fossils, gem, and minerals. Stop by and take a look!

For the amateur geologist among us. You will be able to see the difference between gneiss, granite, dolimite and gold. You learn alot here" no mistaking it will make you look at the mountains, cliffs, valleys and the desert differently.

Beautiful museum of minerals, join the club and you have inexpensive access to equipment for cutting and polishing stones and making jewelry in a variety of classes.

What a great place! Go on Wednesday mornings when lapidary and jewelry making classes are going on. Ask for a tour of the workshops. And there is an extensive, and reasonable, gemstone jewelry store that is a must-see.

Such a plethora of knowledge about all things mineral, silver fabrication and chasing & repoussé. Multiple blue ribbon winners for first place, from the San Diego County Fair, in jewelry design are here. They are cutting stones or fabricating a piece of art out of silver or copper. The people here are kind and genuinely interested in seeing you succeed as a lapidary or silversmith. Classes are $5 as of now and the only other thing to buy is a membership. There is a museum separate from the workshops which is right by the gift shop. The gift shop has one of a kind pieces from numerous on-site artists. Support local and support handmade. I once heard statements that resonate with me to this date "Life is to short to wear machined jewelry. Shop Handmade. Shop Local."
Stop in and see what it is all about they will show you around the place too! If you like rocks, jewelry or want to learn a new hobby - this is your place!