Tag: gems
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Save the Date! 2027 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – March 20th and 21st, 2027
Save the date! The 2027 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show will be held on March 20th and 21st, 2027 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. See you there!
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Reminder! 2026 ESCONI Rock, Mineral and Fossil Swap and Sale – August 15, 2026 at College of DuPage
ESCONI is sponsoring a rock swap and sale event on August 15, 2026 at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. The location is Parking Lot 4, south of the Health and Science Building, and adjacent to the prairie.
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Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society Rock Swap – Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society Rock Swap – Saturday September 12, 2026
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2026 ESCONI Rock, Mineral and Fossil Swap and Sale – August 15, 2026 at College of DuPage
ESCONI is sponsoring a rock swap and sale event on August 15, 2026 at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. The location is Parking Lot 4, south of the Health and Science Building, and adjacent to the prairie.
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Reminder: Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society’s Annual Silent Auction, Saturday, March 14, 2026
Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society’s Annual Silent Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026 6 to 9 p.m. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL (Across the street from the public library on Oakton) Plus a special live auction of high-end specimens during the last half-hour! The first table closes at 6:30 p.m.…
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2026 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – Vendor List
The 2026 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show will be here before you know it! Here is the vendor list. Exclusive Inspirations Wisconsin Janski Designs Illinois Rock’s Rocks Illinois Rock Stars Illinois Michael’s Mineral Exchange Illinois Fossil Hut Illinois Grab Your Rocks Illinois Lavin’s Gems Illinois KP Rocks and Minerals Michigan RockhoundMike Minerals Illinois Joe’s…
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Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society’s Annual Silent Auction, Saturday, March 14, 2026
Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society’s Annual Silent Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026 6 to 9 p.m. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL (Across the street from the public library on Oakton) Plus a special live auction of high-end specimens during the last half-hour! The first table closes at 6:30 p.m.…
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ESCONI 2026 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – March 21st and 22nd, 2026
The ESCONI 2026 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show will be held on March 21st and 22nd, 2026 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.
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Northwest Illinois Rock Club’s 2025 Jewelry, Gem, Fossil, and Mineral Show – November 8th and 9th, 2025
It you’re up near Freeport, IL the weekend of November 8th and 9th, 2025. This looks like a good time! More information on their Facebook page.
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ESCONI Rock, Mineral, and Fossil Swap – August 23rd, 2025 – DuPage County Fairgrounds
ESCONI will be holding a Rock, Mineral, and Fossil Swap on August 23rd, 2025 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come on out!
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Throwback Thursday #260: New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
This is Throwback Thursday #260. In these, we look back into the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have any contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc …), please send them to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! email:esconi.info@gmail.com. William (Bill) Allaway was one of the founding members of ESCONI in 1949. And actually, the first…
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2025 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – March 15th and 16th at the DuPage Fair Grounds
Day 1 report… Awesome! One more day, don’t miss it! Here are some photos! Lots of smiling faces at the welcome tables! Cuddle up with a Tully Monster… Charlie Shabica stopped by to say hello. Jack Wittry with Rich and Pete Rock Lots of books! Eric at the Junior tables More similing faces! Don busy…
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2025 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – March 15th and 16th at the DuPage Fair Grounds
Today is the day! Come on out! Photos from setup day… Live Auctions Displays
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Largest Diamond Since 1905 Unearthed by Miners in Botswana
Smithsonian Magazine has an article about the discovery of a very large diamond. A 2,492 carat diamond is the largest found since 1905. It was discovered this week in the Karowe mine, about 300 miles north of Botswana’s capital city of Gaborone. That mine has produced four other large diamonds in the last decade. This…
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Throwback Thursday #228: Midwest Federation Convention 1956
This is Throwback Thursday #228. In these, we look back into the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have any contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc …), please send them to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! The Midwest Federation of Mineralogical & Geological Societies (MWF) is holding their 2024 convention in East Peoria on August…
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2024 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – Day 1!
Well, day 1 is over, but we get to do this again today. Come on out and see what we’ve got! There’s another auction and plenty of gems, mineral, fossils, and… rocks! Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois ESCONI 2024 Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show March 16th and 17th, 2024 Dealers, Demonstrators, Displays, Live and…
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2024 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show!
Today is the day! Today is the day! Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois ESCONI 2024 Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show March 16th and 17th, 2024 Dealers, Demonstrators, Displays, Live and Silent Auctions,Book Sales, Kid’s Korner, Geode Splitting Free Parking! Free Admission! DuPage County Fairgrounds2015 Manchester Rd.Wheaton, IllinoisSaturday 10 AM to 5 PMSunday 10 AM…
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ESCONI 2024 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! March 16th and 17th, 2024
Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois ESCONI 2024 Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show March 16th and 17th, 2024 Dealers, Demonstrators, Displays, Live and Silent Auctions,Book Sales, Kid’s Korner, Geode Splitting Free Parking! Free Admission! DuPage County Fairgrounds2015 Manchester Rd.Wheaton, IllinoisSaturday 10 AM to 5 PMSunday 10 AM to 4 PMwww.esconi.org Download Show Poster 2024 Dealer…
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Throwback Thursday #185: ESCONI Flea Market 2000 #fleamarket
This is Throwback Thursday #185. In these, we look back into the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have any contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc …), please send them to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! ESCONI held a Flea Market on October 7th, 2000 at the College of DuPage in Building K, which…
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Earth’s biggest cache of pink diamonds formed in the breakup of the 1st supercontinent ‘Nuna’
Live Science has a post about Australian diamonds. Western Australia is the source of 90% of the worlds pink diamonds. They are found in the Argyle formation, which formed about 1.3 billion (yes, billion) years ago. A paper in the journal Nature details the origin of these diamonds. While other diamonds derive their color from…
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Throwback Thursday #163: Scenes from the 2000 Chicagoland Gem & Mineral Association Show
Don’t forget that the 46th Annual CGMA – Chicagoland Gem & Mineral Association is this weekend May 27th and May 28th, 2023. It’s at Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. All the information is available at the website: cgmashow.com.
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The Story Behind the Smithsonian’s Newest Gem: the Exquisite Lion of Merelani
Smithsonian Magazine has an article about the Museum’s new gemstone. The Lion of Merelani is the world’s largest square-cushion tsavorite gem. It has 177 stunning facets. This gorgeous stone will take up residence in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals next to the Hope Diamond, the Whitney Flame Topaz, and the…
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2023 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – Day 1 is done… on to Day 2!
Everyone had a great time at the show yesterday! Come on out… there’s one day left! The fun starts at 10 AM. Charles Shabica stopped by! It’s been a busy few days, Keith are you asleep? Random Photos from the day The book table Tony Bellos and Debra Lovely Auction Material for Sunday Displays
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ESCONI 2022 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! March 19th and 20th, 2022
Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois ESCONI 2022 Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show March 19th and 20th Dealers, Demonstrators, Displays, Live and Silent Auctions,Book Sales, Kid’s Korner, Geode Splitting Free Parking! Free Admission! DuPage County Fairgrounds2015 Manchester Rd.Wheaton, IllinoisSaturday 10 AM to 5 PMSunday 10 AM to 4 PMwww.esconi.org Download Show Flyer
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ESCONI Fall Sale Saturday, October 16th, 2021
E S C O N I Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois Mineral and Fossil SaleSaturday, October 16, 202110 AM to 5 PMDuPage County FairgroundsWheaton, ILActivities include:Minerals and fossils for sale, silent and live auctions,geode splitting, kid’s activities, book sales,demonstrators and displays.For more information seewww.esconi.org Location – Admission and Parking are free!
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17 Pictures that will make you want to become a Geologist
ZME Science has a post that will definitely make you want to consider geology as a career. It’s filled with stunning photos from mountains to fossils to minerals. It makes me want to go back to school! Check a few examples from the article below, but don’t miss the full article.
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See Inside the American Museum of Natural History’s New Hall of Gems
Artnet has a story about a the AMNH’s new Hall of Gems. The new hall has been dedicated to “Nature’s Art”. The Artnet article is interesting with both pictures and descriptions. If you’re in NY, don’t miss this new exhibit. Four years ago, the Halls of Gems and Minerals at New York’s American Museum of Natural History closed for long-overdue renovations. The…
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Throwback Thursday #49: 2011 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
This is Throwback Thursday #49. In these, we look back into the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have any contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc …), please send them to esconi.info@gmail.com. Thanks! It’s March and March is usually time for the ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. We unfortunately had…
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Status of the 2021 ESCONI Show – October 16th, 2021
The ESCONI show is usually held in each year March. The board evaluated the chances of being able to hold such a show on the usual weekend in March of 2021 and determined that it wasvery unlikely. Other possibilities were considered, such as a virtual show, and rescheduling an in-person show in the fall. The…
