Whether it’s fossils found across the world, meteorites from the sky, rare gems or materials spanning millions of years – the Denver Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show has something for everyone.
In its 15th year, Denver’s gem show lasts until Sept. 15 at the National Western Stockyards where hundreds of vendors including paleontologists, gem collectors and avid researchers showcase and sell their products to wholesalers and individual buyers.
Some of the items include dinosaur bones, extinct animal skin and the rarest of bright crystalized gems.
The show is the best opportunity to buy gems, jewelry and other rare materials or fossil discoveries at their lowest price point, according to Denver gem show co-owner Missy Carhart.
“I’ve been doing this for 15 years, and my favorite part is my dealers,” she said. “Most of my dealers are in all my shows, and my shoppers, too. When I come to Denver, a lot of the shoppers come to the show every single year. So, you get to see the same people.”
One of those regulars is Rich Hagar, who with his wife traveled from St. Louis to Denver. He is selling a variety of items from meteorites to mammoth tusks.