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 6 years ago 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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- Many nice gift items on our website. Petoskey stone, greenstone, Lake superior agate jewelry and more. Michigan items www.bjslapidary.net
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Michigan Gem & Mineral Society Gem & Rock Show - March 2010
March 19th, 20th and 21st, 2010
Jackson county Fair Grounds, Fair Event Center
200 West Ganson Street
Jackson, Mi.
Gem and Mineral Shows - Spring 2010
Indian Mounds Rock and Mineral Club Show
Rogers Plaza Mall, 28th Street
Grand Rapids, Mi
Show dates: April 8, 9 and 10, 2010
Kalamazoo Geological and Mineral Society Show
Kalamazoo Expo Center,Fairgrounds
Kalamazoo, Mi
Show dates: April 30th, May 1st and May 2nd, 2010
Midwest Mineralogical and Lapidary Society Show
Southgate Civic Center
Southgate, Mi
Show dates: May 14, 15 and 16, 2010
Stateline Gem & Mineral Society Show
Fulton Co. Fairgrounds
Wauseon, Ohio
Show dates June 4, 5, and 6
Gem and Mineral Shows - Fall 2010
Tulip City Gem and Mineral Club Show
Holland Civic Center
Holland, Mi
Shows Dates: Sept. 17, 18 and 19, 2010
Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show - Don^t know 2010 dates yet.
Gibraltar Trade Center
Mt Clemens, Mi.
Shows Dates: Oct.
Flint Rock and Gem Club Show
Carter Middle School
Clio, Mi
Show Dates: Oct. 16th and 17th, 2010
Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineral Society Show
Main Arena, Ingham Co. Fairgrounds
Mason, Mi
Show Dates: Oct. 22, 23 and 24, 2010
Petoskey stones
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Lapidary supplies tumbling grit polish
You will find many lapidary related items.
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Many Michigan postcards
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- How to polish stones
- Step by step process to tumbling your stones.
watercolor aceos
Check out my new adventure in ACEOS. What a fun.
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- 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 (49793)
Local Pollen Reports
18°F (Feels like 5°F)
Last update: 12/15/09 2:17 PM EST
Humidity: 75%Visibility: 1.0 mi
Dew Point: 12°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.10in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 12mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Light Snow
High: 21°F
Low: 13°F
Sunrise: 8:16 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Wednesday
Dec 16
Snow Shower
High: 19°F
Low: 10°F
Sunrise: 8:17 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Thursday
Dec 17
Snow Shower
High: 24°F
Low: 13°F
Sunrise: 8:17 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Friday
Dec 18
Flurries
High: 24°F
Low: 16°F
Sunrise: 8:18 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
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Wholesale Pearls
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Some good books on rocks and minerals and more.
Beach Stones by Josie Iselin, Margaret Carruthers
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Let's Go Rock Collecting (Let'S-Read-And-Find-Out Science. Stage 2) by Roma Gans
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- bjslapidary bjslapidary Jul 6, 2009 @ 6:41 pm | in reply to Melva Dickson
- Next June. Usually the same weekend.
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- Melva Dickson Melva Dickson Jun 24, 2009 @ 8:26 pm
- I missed you show in Wauseon this year. When are you coming back to Wauseon? Please let me know.
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- Deanna Deanna Mar 8, 2009 @ 9:56 pm
- Very interesting things you have on here. Keep up the good work.
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- Sara_Valor Sara_Valor Dec 13, 2008 @ 10:24 am
- I just love crystals/rocks! I have a nice little collection of them. I started my children a collection of their own and sew up a few crystal sacks for them to carry them in. Great Lens! Must be wonderful to work in a lapidary! Happy Holidays!
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- Sara_Valor Sara_Valor Dec 13, 2008 @ 10:24 am
- I just love crystals/rocks! I have a nice little collection of them. I started my children a collection of their own and sew up a few crystal sacks for them to carry them in. Great Lens! Must be wonderful to work in a lapidary! Happy Holidays!
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