Here are some links that might prove to be quite interesting. The images that you see come from the corresponding sites that you will be visiting. They are full of information that I'm sure you will find useful if you are a serious collector, or if you are simply curious about the wonderful subject of mineralogy.
Michael Dyber Infinite Design
Bob's Rock Shop
Minfind.com
New England Mineral Association
The Mineral Gallery
Toveco
Gem Mining / Franklin, NC
Maine Mineral Museum
Village Silversmith
Geology.com
Backyard Geology
Dragonfire Tools - Metal Detecting
Detecting School
Pices Trading
Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society
USGS Education Page
Coromoto Minerals
Rock Collecting & Geology Basics
Kidzrocks
Mindat
MindatNH
Precision Gem Cutting
The-Vug
NHGS
The Walsh Brothers
The Dead Bug in Amber
SWD Gems
Casoro Jewelry Safes
RockTumbler
Mining Terms Explained A to Z
EarthHow
Natures Finest Creations
Metal Detector Site
Home Hobbies: Rock Collecting
Beyond 4C's
Detect History
Discover Backyard Geology
Mineral Events
March 2-3, 202452nd Meridan Gem Show
Francis T. Maloney High School, 121 Gravel Street, Meriden, CT
Website
March 23-24, 2024
Connecticut Valley Mineral Club
1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA
Website
April 20-21, 2024
37th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Brick South-Thompsons Point, Portland, ME
Website