Jewelry

(Sept. 23, 2016) A variety of unique items can be found this weekend during Treasures of the Earth, Ocean City’s annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show starting today, Friday, at noon and continuing through Sunday afternoon at the convention center on 40th Street.

Dozens of vendors offering fine, classic, fashion, estate and handcrafted jewelry made from an assortment of metals, gemstones, crystals, pearls, rocks, minerals, beads and fossils will be featured in the show.

In addition, jewelers and wire wrappers will be on site who can design, remount, set or repair jewelry.

“You will find just about anything in the gem, mineral and jewelry field,” said longtime exhibitor Ellen White, of C. White Ltd. “From fine jewelry to 14 carat gold and platinum, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry in addition to custom designed and wire-wrapped jewelry.”

The show attracts hundreds of people and has been an Ocean City tradition for more than three decades.

“There are not too many of these shows left,” White said. “They appeal to just about anyone. People rave about our shows and they draw people of all ages. Little kids who are interested in minerals and fossils to an 85-year-old hobbyist who enjoys beading.”

Several vendors have participated in the show for decades, but attendees will find a couple newcomers as well. Customers can learn valuable information about the products by talking to the knowledgeable 32 vendors in attendance.

The Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show is open today, 12-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocean City convention center.

“There are a lot of unique pieces at this show and our selection of beads is extensive,” White said. “If you are looking for fine crafted and handmade jewelry not found many places, this would be the place to come.”

Admission costs is $5 for the entire weekend. Youth 16 and under get in free with an adult, in addition to members of the military.

Visit http://ift.tt/1qZFsI2 for more information and a $1 off admission coupon.