Mineral & Gem 2025: a major international mineralogical exhibition

Mineral & Gem 2025: Europe's Largest Minerals Show Celebrates its 60th Anniversary in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

The 60th edition of the prestigious international Mineral & Gem trade show will be held from June 25 to 29, 2025, in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Alsace. This major event in global mineralogy brings together enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals around the finest specimens of crystals, precious stones, and fossils.

A Historic Event for Mineral Enthusiasts

Since 1963, the Mineral & Gem show has established itself as the European benchmark for lovers of rough stones, crystals on matrix, and geodes. This 60th edition promises to be exceptional, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibitors from around the world to showcase their finest collectibles.

A Unique Exhibition of Mineralogical Treasures

Visitors will be able to discover:

• Exceptional crystals: quartz, amethyst, fluorite
• Rough and cut gemstones
• Rare meteorites
• raw fossils and polished fossils
• A wide selection of jewelry: necklaces, pendants, rings, bracelets
• Decorative objects: spheres, pyramids, stone eggs
• Collectibles: geodes and druses, crystals on matrix
• Minerals rich in various chemical elements: iron, copper, gold, silver

Two areas to discover

• Mineral Zone: dedicated to minerals, fossils, meteorites, lithotherapy, crystallography, prestigious exhibitions, micro-mineralogy and specialist press.
• Gem Zone: dedicated to rough and cut stones, jewelry, pearls, mother-of-pearl and stranded necklaces.

Practical Information

Hours of operation

• Professional Access: from June 25 to 29, 2025
• General Public: June 28 and 29, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rates

• 2-day pass: €15
• Day ticket (Saturday or Sunday): €10
• Reduced rate (students, unemployed): €6
• Groups (12 people minimum): €6/person
• Free for children under 10 years old

Professional Access

• 5-day pass (from Wednesday morning): €55
• 4-day pass: €38
• Full day (Thursday or Friday): €26
• Professional groups: €18/person

A Program Rich in Discoveries

The show offers:

• Thematic exhibitions on crystallization
• Lectures on mineralogy
• Discovery workshops for children
• Stone cutting demonstrations
• Exhibitions of exceptional pieces

What's new in 2025

For this 60th edition, discover:

• A special exhibition on the history of the greatest mineralogical discoveries
• A space dedicated to the rocks and minerals of Alsace
• A section devoted to semi-polished stones and lapidary art
• A focus on remarkable mineral aggregates

How to get there

Sainte Marie-aux-Mines is accessible:

• By car: free parking
• By shuttle from Sélestat station
• By bus from Colmar and Strasbourg

Accommodation

Many accommodation options are available:

• Partner hotels
• Bed and Breakfast
• Rural lodgings
• Camping nearby

Why Visit Mineral & Gem 2025?

1. Europe's largest mineral exhibition

2. Unique pieces: mineral slices, exceptional crystals

3. Decorative objects: lamps, bookends, ornaments

4. A premium selection of natural stone jewelry

5. Entertainment for the whole family

Conclusion

Mineral & Gem 2025 promises to be a must-attend event for all mineral, rock, and fossil enthusiasts. This 60th edition promises to be memorable, offering a unique opportunity to discover exceptional mineralogical treasures and meet experts from around the world.