Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society 3111 South Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102

"DO NOT GO HERE IF YOUR NOT EXPERIENCED IN GEOS AND DONNOT GO HERE TO GEG ANY IDENTIFICATION OF YOUR GEOS ... The guy that was sapposed to assist me in id'ing any of my newly aquired collection told me all of my peices "are probably dyed and from Brazil" he blew off every thing i had amethists, crystals, blue banded agates all of it to him was common and nothing special. I told him i got it from someone that lived in new zeland and he blew that off..... SEAMED LIKE HE WAS NOT A TRUE ENTHUSIEST OR JUST PLAIN MAD THAT I INHEIRITED SOMETHING HE BEEN TRYING TO LAY HIS HANDS ON ON HIS LIFE !!!!! GO SOME WHERE ELSE!!!!!!!!! WITH YOUR VALUE"

"This place is neat! There is always more than one geology or gemstone enthusiast ready to share the latest find, and with a yearly membership the cost to use the equipment is unbelievably low. The best part is, they will teach you how to use all of them along with the tips and tricks they have learned too. Great group of folks!"

"This is an amazing place to go. You have to pay for a yearly membership, then get access to the shop for a very good price. They offer classes and have great people to learn from. Note that kids would need careful adult supervision. There are lots of saws."

"I signed up for membership and the gentleman there gave me a tour and showed me the proper way to use the equipment. I cut, grinded and shaped a stone like an Easter egg and I really enjoyed my time there."

"I really like this place! I am able to take our family finds and do some cut and polishing. We are still new to rock hounding these guys are very knowledgeable! They also offer field trips for members and kids classes if I am not mistaken!"