Cleveland Area Jewelry Arts and Gem Show (2016)

Cleveland’s Jewelry Arts, gem, fossil, bead, and mineral show will return to the Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted Ohio, on Saturday, May 14th, and Sunday, May 15th (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). This year the 48th annual Show will feature many Dealers new to Cleveland, Ohio. The dealers possess an incredible amount of knowledge regarding the geological, gemological, and paleontological sciences and will be able to assist in your selections. They will have available for purchase a huge selection of unique minerals, gems, fossils, beads, and handcrafted jewelry gifts in all price ranges.

Throughout the weekend there will be display cases and demonstrations of the jewelry and lapidary arts by the Parma Lapidary Club. There is also a Kid’s Corner where kids can sift sand and find gems while wearing mining gear, and also a fishing pond, lions head grab bag, and dice toss games. Special programs on Sunday will include a vintage jewelry identification expert (1p to 3p), who give you a verbal estimate of value (limit two pieces) for your jewelry pieces.

Admission for this indoor event is $6 for adults (good for both days), and is free for children under 12, and free for Scouts in uniform. There will be door prizes and raffles all weekend long. Food will be available for purchase on site and parking is free. For additional information visit www.parmalapidary.com on the web.