Gem and Mineral Show at Cresta

The annual Gem and Mineral Show will once again see Cresta Shopping Centre transformed into a kaleidoscope of shimmer and colour from Wednesday June 30 to Sunday July 11.

Both local residents and international guests alike will have an opportunity to see some of Mother Earth's finest offerings at what has come to be South Africa's largest show of this nature.

The show will open from 9am to 6pm on Mondays to Saturdays and from 9am to 3pm on Sundays. Visiting the Centre's Banking Court one will see a rainbow of polished gemstones; crystals, crystal formations and mineral specimens – for both casual and serious collectors alike.

Other fascinating displays in this area will include ammonite, trilobite and fish fossils; geodes, meteorite pieces and dinosaur eggs.

There will be numerous books on the topic of gems and minerals, educational packs for children, as well as a display of gem cutting equipment.

Also located here will be a scratch patch filled to the brim with tumbled stones of all colours and varieties.

Visiting the Centre's other courts, one will find a wide array of gemstone jewellery ranging from bold African styles, to classic Victorian, to elegant contemporary designs.

From hand-crafted silver pieces set with gems, and delicate freshwater pearl ear-rings; all the way to bold bead necklaces and items fashioned from semi-precious stone, pewter, mother of pearl and coral – such will be the variety.

New to this year’s show will be a unique range of stylish jewellery items fashioned from recycled porcelain. This will be exhibited in the Centre's Jet court.

Visitors can also examine numerous displays of gemstone ornamental items ranging from agate clocks, gemstone trees, gemstone eggs and spheres; to quartz crystal lamps, trinket boxes and rock carvings.

This show, suitable for the entire family and a definite must for gem and mineral aficionados, is not to be missed. For more information contact Cresta Shopping Centre on 011 678 5306 or e-mail info@crestashopping.co.za or visit www.crestashopping.co.za