The goal of our society is to advance lapidary and faceting skills while introducing beginners to the art of working with stones and crystals. We accomplish this through mutual exchange of information between members and through guest speakers who use lectures, demonstrations, and exhibits. We try to accommodate the novice, aspiring students and accomplished gemologists of all ages.

 

Our interests include cabbing, carving, faceting, lapping, rock tumbling, silver smithing and jewelry making. We also make field trips to

local collecting sites and museums.

HISTORY

The lapidary society was started by Ray Mobley on February 13, 1989. The society joined the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Society (MWF) in 1990. Ray was the owner of Emerald Rock Shop and later his son Ed took over the shop. Ed teaches silversmith now. We have classes to teach wire wrap, beading, faceting, cabbing and jewelry making. Our meetings have programs on lapidary subjects. We have field trips to interesting places to look for rocks minerals that we can collect or used in the lapidary arts. The society’s award winning newsletter is published every month. Our society is also a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Society. We take part in the GEOFAIR held each spring in Cincinnati, Ohio by giving demonstrations and displays in the lapidary arts.  

Our Organization

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to all who are genuinely interested in any of the GCL&FS purposes.

Dues are $15 per Family, $13 per Single, and $6 per Junior membership per year. Guests are always welcome.

  Phone: Judy Budnik at 513-575-1990 wisoh@msn.coTo contact us:m or Chuck Rudokas at 513-932-0591cprfacet@aol.com

Making the World Shine One Stone at a Time