Upcoming Inland Shows
See Inland lapidary tools, supplies, and equipment for rock and lapidary enthusiasts. Visit our lapidary dealers at these upcoming rock and mineral shows!

Museums, Exhibits & Clubs
Listings of current and upcoming rock, gem, and mineral displays and exhibits; rock and mineral museums, and rock and lapidary clubs in the US and worldwide.

How to Cab
Creating beautiful, polished cabochons from slabbed rock is a process that (with a bit of practice) anyone can master. This guide will help you work through all of the steps required.

Lapidary Equipment Dealers
The current listing of dealers who sell Inland lapidary tools, supplies, and equipment for the discerning rockhound, rock fanatic, and lapidary devotee.

Magazines & Journals
Lapidary, rock, gem, mineral, and fossil related magazines,  journals, and 
publications for rockhounds and
any rock enthusiast.

Lapidary Reference Library
A collection of charts, tables, and
reference materials for lapidary
hobbyists including  technical articles on
lapidary processes and products.

Show Calendar
A listing of US and International
rock, gem, bead and mineral shows
scheduled for this year including
links to specific show information.

History of Lapidary
Curious about the roots the lapidary arts?
Who were the first to polish and facet
stones? What was the earliest gem?
Find the answers here.

Geologic Reference Library
Includes Geologic time scale, crystal
systems, mineral identification, mineral
library, rocks in the news, and other
geologic and lapidary reference materials.