Roger Merk (left) holds two of his fine jade specimens while John Dahnke (right) poses next to his petrified wood specimens.

Early Saturday morning shoppers in the dealers' hall.

Another view of the dealers' hall.

The Vances at their booth featuring fine gemstones.

John Garsow and crew in the Garsow's Gems & Minerals booth.

Carrie Bridgeman and Jay Rosendahl of Crystal Dawn in their booth.

Crystal Dawn features a colorful variety of materials in a variety of forms

Wajia of Ariana Gems shows off Afghan handcrafts.

Left: Wajia and her daughter with traditional Afghan jewelry spread on the table before them.  Right: Sally Parrish admires the offerings of Steve Hardinger at Dragon Minerals.

Left: Kevin Eredia of Big Dog Opals with slabs and minerals.  Right: Uncle Bob of Majesta M's carries a variety of chains and tools for jewelry makers.

A young entrepreneur.

Allan Blakeman stands behind his minerals at Blakeman Minerals.

Joe, Alice, and Rebecca Law of The Rock Farm display jewelry, carvings and agates.

Linda Frey in front of her booth.

Close-up of Linda's award-winning hand-painted artwork featuring mineral specimens.