AA Mineral Specimens

• Outer Sydney, New South Wales
   

We source quality Mineral Specimens, Fossils, Gemstones,

Decorative Stones, Lapidary Material and Specimen Sets world-wide.

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Bluegems Minerals and Jewellery ABN 62669458316

• Bowraville, North Coast New South Wales

How to find us:
Address: BLUEGEMS -"DJULOOM" NORTH ARM RD BOWRAVILLE NSW 2449

Telephone: 02 6564 4119

On the web: www.bluegems.com.au
Email: enquiry@bluegems.com.au
 

We are noted for our handmade jewellery, Australian minerals, handcrafted gold & silver jewellery.

We have been exhibiting and selling fine Australian Minerals since 1990. We handcraft 18ct gold and sterling silver jewellery , specialising in collectors items and unique jewellery.

We have been involved with minerals and jewellery for the last 20 years. Australian minerals are our specialty, with an extensive range of new and old finds. We also have a smaller range of world minerals. A visit to our web site will show you, that we have a rather interesting range of uncommon , and hard to find specimens.

Our range of gold and silver jewellery is hand made, in our own workshop. All pieces are one off , so you have a totally unique piece of jewellery. The quality gemstones are sourced from our extensive range of world wide contacts, which we personally choose for their fine quality of cut and polish.

Catch up with us at the following shows.

GEMFEST 15th and 16th May 2010
Lismore show ground Lismore. NSW
Gold Coast Gem and Lapidary club June 2010
Club house Miami.QLD

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Crystal Habit

• Outer Sydney, New South Wales
   

• Peter Beckwith, Proprietor

  CRYSTAL HABIT, specialises in quality mineral specimens, micro mounts to large cabinet sizes. Polished crystals, lapidary rough both facet and cabochon grade. Slabbing rough is also available.

  We buy collections both big and small. Mail order and phone enquiries welcome.

  Thinking about selling a collection?
  Crystal Habit is always looking to buy quality collections.
  Please contact me with any questions or concerns, top prices paid.

  Telephone:        0412 333 150
  Facsimile:         (02) 4729 4421
  email:              raregems@optusnet.com.au

  Postal Address:
  PO Box 6
  Cranebrook,
  New South Wales 2749

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GoGoanna

• Sydney, New South Wales

Inspired by the abundance and beauty of the earth's most natural treasure, Pamella Regan-Fox established GoGoanna in 1989. We are merchants of coloured gemstones, pearls and devote our life to trading in over 20 countries with the view of locating truly exceptional and unusual pieces. In Australia we also travel extensively to source the best opals, coloured diamonds, particoloured sapphires, chrysoprase and pearls, which we showcase on our international travels.

GoGoanna's gems, from alexandrite to zircon, are eagerly sought by leading international jewellery artists and designers who are looking for that extraordinary stone with an unusual cut and colour. Among our elite clients are presidents, politicians, sultans, royalty, music moguls, film stars and sports celebrities. We pride ourselves in our collection of connoisseur collector stones

GoGoanna's main strength is its passion for the industry. "Working in gemmology presents an opportunity to discover that special stone whether it be the lustrous creation of the humble oyster or the fierce beauty of gemstones produced by volcanoes."

Contact Us:

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T G Fine Minerals

• Mid north coast New South Wales
   
• FINE AUSTRALIAN & WORLDWIDE MINERALS & BOULDER OPAL,OPAL & GEMS Based in Australia we specialise in Australian Minerals from all the classic & current localities! we also stock Worldwide minerals for sale. Let us know your wants and if we dont have it in stock we will endeavour to source it for you? www.tgfineminerals.com
   
• We are currently constructing our new showroom on the Mid-North Coast of NSW & when it is open we invite travellers to call in to view our selection of Australian & World-wide Fine Minerals.
  
  When this is completed (by prior appointment only) watch this space for the opening date!
   
• Do you have a quality collection you are thinking about or wanting to sell or know of one for sale? T G Fine Minerals is always interested. Please contact us with the details, any questions or concerns, we are also interested in new mineral finds and any stock that you may have that you wish to sell.

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The Willyama Group Geo Discoveries

• West Gosford north of Sydney, New South Wales
  
• Martin Rosser, Proprietor

ABOUT US

GEOdiscoveries (A division of the Willyama Group) founded by Martin Rosser. It is a premier wholesaler of authentic fossils, crystals and decorative items of truly unique nature. Our broad range is diverse and much sought after. Willyama is the oldest established and most highly regarded fossil and crystal supplier in Australia since 1972.

GEOdiscoveries reputation has been built on our extensive range, high quality, unique products and our excellent service. 

• OUR MISSION: “To source and supply the very best quality of products to the world, and with this in mind our customers are the world to us”
• OUR VISION: To be the very best at what we do, and to learn from our experiences with our customers day by day. To continue to be competitive with quality, price and service suppling the very best range of products that is available from nature.
• OUR VALUES: Honesty, Supporting our customer’s success, Accuracy and Service that meet our customers needs.
• OUR GUARANTEE: “no questions asked” refund if you are not entirely satisfied (see our “Product return policy”).

BACKGROUND: 

• Martin is proud of the quality of working relationships established with his clients. In addition to sourcing product, he adds value by providing input regarding global trends, availability of product and pricing strategies. Current key clients include – the Australian Museum, the Victorian Museum. In addition GEOdiscoveries have supplied international museums for their scientific displays. These include - the British Museum of Natural History, The Smithsonian Institute, Sorborne in Paris.

CONTACT US:

Visit our website: http://www.geodiscoveries.com.au

Mailing address: GEODISCOVERIES
2/6 Bowen Crescent, West Gosford NSW 2250 Australia

Phone-Inside Australia: 02 4324 1498
Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.00pm 

Phone-Outside Australia: 61 2 4324 1498
Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.00pm 

Fax-Inside Australia: 02 4324 1712
Anytime

Fax-Outside Australia: 61 2 4324 1712
Anytime

General Enquiries Email: webwsaleenquiries@geodiscoveries.com

Or by: Visiting our SHOWROOM and WAREHOUSE (prior to your visit please phone ahead so we can plan to greet you on your arrival) Open normal business hours Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.00pm.

STATE REPRESENTATIVES:
H.I.T. Agencies Phone/Fax: 61 8 9319 9688 Email: enquirieswa@geodiscoveries.com
Victorian Agent Email: enquiriesvic@geodiscoveries.com
Queensland Agent Email: enquiriesqld@geodiscoveries.com

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BK Minerals

• Outer Brisbane, Queensland
   
• Bill and Yvonne Kettley, Proprietors
  Over 10,000 selected specimens for sale. The widest variety in Australia. World-wide and Australian mineral and fossil specimens a specialty.

  OR come visit our web site: http://www.bkminerals.gil.com.au

  PO Box 854 Park Ridge
  Brisbane, Queensland Australia 4125
  Telephone: (07) 3802 1186 EST
  Facsimile: (07) 3297 0619

  or email Bill Kettley in Brisbane, Australia
  (bkmins@bigpond.com)

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• Near Gympie, north of Brisbane, Queensland
   
• John and Cecile Steenbergen, Proprietors
  Cooloola Rocks & Minerals are situated on Bruce Highway, south of Gympie (2 hrs North of Brisbane).

  Display & Sales of AUSTRALIAN and overseas minerals, crystals, fossils, polished stones, etc.

  3, 4, 5, August 2012 Kybong Rock & Mineral Fest
  and Campout at Cooloola Rocks and Minerals, Kybong, Qld
  1 Lobwein Rd, KYBONG, Qld 4570
  Phone/Fax (07) 5483 5252
  (Just a few kms south of Gympie on the Bruce Hwy and only about 2 hours drive north of Brisbane)
   

  1 Lobwein Rd, KYBONG, Qld 4570
  Phone/Fax (07) 5483 5252 EST

  OR come visit our web sites:
  http://www.coolrocks.com.au and
  http://www.coolrocksforart.com
  

  or Email John & Cecile Steenbergen: Cooloola Rocks and Minerals
  (admin@coolrocks.com.au)

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Crystal Encounters

• Crystal Encounters
  Sunshine Coast, North of Brisbane, Queensland.
  Frank and Lynda Cheshire, Proprietors
  
  Are you looking for fossils, meteorites, mineral specimens, polished stones, stone carvings, stone beads, jewellery, healing crystals or freshwater pearls?
  
  WE CAN HELP YOU!
  Our range is all hand selected that you will be proud to wear or have in your collection.We sell at many of the Lapidary shows throughout the year in many different locations.
  
  Visit our websites 
  www.crystalencounters.com.au or www.fossils.com.au
  
  and click the “where will we be” link to see our next show near you, or continue through our easy to navigate websites. There are lots of items with pictures and descriptions for you to buy with confidence. Mail order is available on both websites with Paypal set up for easy payment.
  
  Or give us a call, or perhaps visit us at home (please call first)
  
  We can help you by offering honest expert advice as well as sourcing your needs from Australia and all around the world.

  Lynda and Frank Cheshire
  P.O. Box 6013
  Mooloolah Valley, Qld. 4553 Australia.
  
  Ph 07 5494 7744
  0412 650 527
  
  www.crystalenconters.com.au
  www.fossils.com.au

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Gem Hunters: Fossicking Advice, Gem Cutting and Gemstones in Central Queensland

• Central Queensland
   
• Our Sapphire mine is located in the Central Queensland Gemfields, but we can also supply gemstone rough from our recent trip to Kenya. Aquamarine, zircons, sapphires, beautiful tourmaline and pink umbalite garnets as well as varied colours of garnet, and other gemstone rough. The sapphire and zircon rough from our Qld mine is available to purchase in the rough also.
   
• We now offer the fossicking trip of a lifetime with our Kenya Gemstone Safari, with our Australian gemstone guides, you can fossick in the Umba river and Parks, we have special permission from the friendly Maasai for camping and fossicking. View our website www.gemhunters.com.au for more details.

OR please email us at sapphirehunter@hotmail.com

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The Rock Shop

• Brisbane CBD, Queensland
  
• Gemmologists, Jewellery and Opals

  If you are from interstate or overseas visiting Brisbane, then The Rock Shop is a great place to shop. Situated at 193 Adelaide Street, right in the heart of Brisbane, Ian Griffiths and Jane Bieger can assist you to select that great Aussie souvenir.

  They have a great range of opal and Australian gems as well as a small selection of mineral specimens for sale. Also on display are some nice examples of crystallised specimens from around the world.

  Telephone: 07 3221 0981

  Mobile: 0449 133 358

  Email: the rockshop@live.com.au

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Dehne McLaughlin and Maureen Hughes

• Hobart, Tasmania

  We are field collecting from our own tenements in Australia for minerals, including the azurite suns from Central Australia.  We carry a wide range of quality Australian and overseas minerals.

   VISITORS BY APPOINTMENT

   Please ring Mobile 0402450905 or email dehne.mclaughlin@bigpond.com

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Crystal Wave

• South Australia
  
  We are a family owned business established in 1988 & are passionate about what the earth has created.
   
  • We stock rare crystals & minerals, specializing in high vibration pieces
  • From micro size to large specimens from Madagascar, Brazil & Australia
  • Sterling Silver & Symbolic Jewellery, Crystal & Mineral Jewellery
  • A large range of CD's & DVD's
  • Huge range of incense including Japanese & Tibetan
     
• Crystal Wave is a destination shop & well worth a visit
• Or visit our website: www.crystalwave.com.au
• email: info@crystalwave.com.au

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Mineralia tasmanica

• Hobart, Tasmania

Carl Bjorklund is a regular trader at the Salamanca Markets that operate every Saturday morning at Salamanca Place just a short walk from the Hobart CBD. Carl's stall is invariably situated on the very end of the markets. Carl has a range of quality Tasmania, Australian and world-wide minerals to suit a wide price range. When visiting Tasmania finding a nice crocoite for sale is a must and Carl usually has a number to choose from.

Contact Carl:

PO Box 3192
West Hobart Tasmania
7000 

or on Mobile phone: 0423 383 215

email Carl: carl.bjorklund@optusnet.com.au

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CK Minerals

• Melbourne, Victoria
   

• Australian Purveyors of fine Minerals and Gold
  Mobiles: Katherine :  0413-458 885 and  Cyril: 0412-198528
  PO Box 6026 Vermont South, Melbourne, Vic. 3132 Australia
  Phone: 03-9872 3606 - Overseas: +613 9872 3606 – Fax: +613-9885 4478
  Web site: www.ckminerals.com.au 
  E-mail info@ckminerals.com.au
   

• Cyril and Katherine Kovacic

Specialising in good quality Australian and world-wide mineral and gold specimens, meteorites, tektites and old books on related subjects. We pay top dollar for your collections, new finds, and duplicate material.
Visit our web site: http://www.ckminerals.com.au
or come and visit us, by appointment only.

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Crystal World and Prehistoric Journeys

• Melbourne, Victoria

• Tom Kapitany, Proprietor
  Crystal World & Prehistoric Journey's carries the largest range of Mineral, Meteorite and Fossil specimens in Australia both for wholesale and retail. Through our huge warehouse, our large specialised retail facilities and our various stands at trade shows throughout the world, we bring you an incredible range of specialty products to suit the simplest of collectors to the most disconcerting collector. Museums around the world regularly deal with Crystal World.

  Crystal World is also a wholesale supplier to Gift and Jewellery retailers around the world. The products listed in this site can be purchased from us direct or through our retailers Australia wide. Contact your local supplier and ask them to order our products for your convenience.
  Valuations
  As an extra service we are able to supply valuations on minerals, gems and fossil collections, please do not hesitate to contact one of our staff and enquire about this service.

  OR come visit my web site: http://www.crystal-world.com

  We are also associated with the National Dinosaur Museum in Canberra ACT
  where you can purchase a range range of fossils, crystals , meteorites ,minerals and scientific toys.

Tom Kapitany B.Sc. Geology/Botany Managing Director Crystal World & Prehistoric Journeys Australian Mineral Mines Pty. Ltd. NOTE: Crystal World is open for retail Open 12pm to 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday's Visits outside these times by appointment only 13 Olive Rd Devon Meadows 3977 Victoria Australia . Phone: (61-3) 59982493 Fax:      (61-3) 59982685 Email: tomk@crystal-world.com Web addresses for our group of businesses: www.crystal-world.com www.collectorscorner.com.au www.nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au

NOTE: Collectors Corner is open 9 am to 5pm 7 days per week

Retail customers can also purchase from our website or from our other retail facility at Collectors Corner, Garden World.

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Rock and Mineral Supermarket Australia A new on-line rock and gem source

• Melbourne, Victoria

• Yvonne Jiew, Managing Director
   Rock and Mineral Supermarket deal mainly mine direct. We have interesting and rare roughs which include BC and Siberian Jadeite, Marlborough Chrysoprase, Burmese Jadeite Roughs, Burmese Nephrite Roughs, AAA Grade Lapis Lazuli, Yowah Opals just to name a few. Our aim is to bring to the public hard to get good material at a great price. We also provide a gem cutting service, custom design, jadeite carving and advice where relevant. Our site is made to be as interactive as possible. Free memberships and free links exchange can be found. Check out our new videos and blogs on how to......(e.g. cut an opal cabochon), make friends, post questions on the forum, submit editorials and help us collate a new gemstone wiki. We are always looking for site submissions and ideas.  Check out our competitions and support our site. Look out for new things on the go – we will be adding new material every month. 

Check out our website:
http://www.rockandmineralsupermarketaustralia.com.au

Our Ebay store:
http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Rock-and-Mineral-Supermarket-Aust

Email address:
Yvonne: yvonne@rockandmineralsupermarketaustralia.com

Our postal address:
PO Box 4215, 
BRIAR HILL Victoria, Australia
3088

Phone:
+61 (03) 9434 6926  
Mobile: 
+61402559937

Our office is open for calls between 9pm to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. Why not visit our website and check our prices out!

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National Dinosaur Museum