Just a Small Lapidary Shop
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Just a small lapidary shop called BJs
We are a small retail business. We have been in business since the 1960's when we started out in Harbor Springs, Michigan. We moved to the Upper Peninsula in 2001 and are just loving it. We have a little shop that is open in the summer time in the little town of Trout Lake.
We do several lapidary (gem and mineral) shows each year.
We specialize in Petoskey stones, Lake Superior Agates and many other minerals. We also sell some collectibles and antiques.
I love to do Watercolors and have studied under Helga Flower of Sault Ste Marie. She is a wonderful teacher.
I just recently became interested in carving soapstone and think it is something that I want to pursue further.
Why collect rocks
So in a nut shell, that's why we collect rocks. Sure they sit around and collect dust, but when you pick it up and dust it off, all that beauty comes back. You perhaps remember just when you found that rock and where.
In business for over 40 years
BJ's Lapidary
It all started when we found a Petoskey stone back in the 1960's. Can you believe that! We started out polishing Petoskey stones by hand. Eventually got saws and grinders. And it went from there. Follow me on Twitter
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Gem and Mineral Shows - First shows of the spring 2012
Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral
Show - April 5, 6, and 7, 2012
Rogers Plaza,
28th St., Grand Rapids, Mi.
More Gem and Mineral Shows - Spring 2012
Blossomland Gem & Mineral Society Show
April 28 - 29, 2012
Orchard's Mall, 1800 Pipestone Rd. Benton Harbor, Mi.
Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society
Expo Center Fairgrounds
Kalamazoo, Mi
Show dates: May 3, 4 and 5
The Stateline Gem & Mineral Show
June 1, 2 and 3, 2012
Fulton Co. Fairgrounds, Wauseon, Ohio
Richland Lithic & Lapidary Show
June 9 and 10, 2012
Richland Co. Fairgrounds
Mansfield, Ohio
Gem & Mineral Shows - Fall 2012
Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show
Sept. 14, 15 and 16, 2012
Civic Center, Holland, Mi.
Flint Rock and Gem Club Show
Oct. 20 and 21, 2012
Carter Middle School
Clio, Michigan
Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineral Society Show
Oct. 26, 27, 28, 2012
Main Arena, Ingham Co. Fairgrounds,
Mason, Michigan
Rock tumbler polishes
Use to polish Petoskey stones, agates and more.
Lapidary supplies tumbling grit polish
Agate and Petoskey stone
Petoskey stones, agates, and fossils
Come and check out my blog
- upnorthartist
- Come see what some of our interests are. We will be adding to this from time to time.
Greenstones - Michigan Gem Stone
- Greenstones
- See some of the nicest Greenstones, chlorastrolite, that are out there.
What's it like in Trout Lake Today!
Current weather conditions in Trout Lake, MI
Local Pollen Reports
46°F (Feels like 41°F)
Last update: 5/21/12 9:14 AM EDT
Humidity: 93%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 45°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.07in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 12mph From: Airport Conditions
Some good books on rocks and minerals and more.
Beach Stones by Josie Iselin, Margaret Carruthers
Walking along the water's edge, who among us has not more...0 points
Let's Go Rock Collecting (Let'S-Read-And-Find-Out Science. Stage 2) by Roma Gans
Holly Keller has created vivacious new paintings for more...0 points
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones by Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones more...0 points
Please do let us know you were here. Also click on the middle stars to give us a rating.
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MiaBellezza
Feb 27, 2012 @ 7:05 pm | delete
- I'm into stones. I used to design jewelry and still have lots of projects waiting.
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scarlettohairy Feb 21, 2012 @ 11:27 am | delete
- Petoskey stones are very pretty!
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partybuzz
Feb 17, 2012 @ 8:03 pm | delete
- Interesting. I love beautiful rocks, but have never collected them. Nice lens.
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blackspanielgallery
Jan 29, 2012 @ 9:40 pm | delete
- Nice lens.
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GrammaLinda
Jan 28, 2012 @ 7:52 pm | delete
- I collected so many rocks, my dad refused to move them when we moved to another town. I have always enjoyed rock collecting, and now enjoy making jewelry from small natural stones.Welcome to Squidoo! Blessings!
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Search the shores of Lake Superior for Agates
Two Hearted River Upper Peninsula Michigan
Many people search the shores of Lake Superior for the elusive agate. Some wait for the warmth of summer to walk the shores and others brave the cold winds on early spring and maybe even January to see if they can come up with the big one. After searching all day, they may have found a "big" agate, but more than likely it will be a few small ones.
Many people just come back with some pretty beach stones, which they are happy to tumble in their tumblers.
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Lake Superior agates
You can purchase your agates here and then come buy our grits and polish to bring them to a beautiful finish.
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