Considered together, the images and descriptions of lapidary machines from the mid sixteenth century ... the impact of major industrial revolutions is evident in the evolution of gem cutting ...

Gem, Fossil, and Mineral show returns this weekend to the Kalamazoo County Expo Center. This year's show will feature 49 vendors ranging across all fields of geology and lapidary creations.

The society also has a lapidary shop available to club members and guests and hosts regular rock, mineral and fossil hunting field trips. The Gem and Mineral Show draws professional rock ...