Rock & Gem Magazine burst on the scene in 1971 with the goal of serving the needs and goals of anyone with an interest in rocks, gems, and minerals, fossils, and general lapidary. A lot has changed in the universe, our world at large, and within the mineral and lapidary community since the early years of R&G. Something that is steadfast is our commitment to offering a balance of intriguing scientific information, current news you can use in your rockhounding, collecting, and lapidary efforts, inspiring stories of dig excursions, insightful how-to demonstrations of faceting techniques and collecting practices, and a place where you can share your experiences and questions and receive support in your pursuits.