Category: Gems & Minerals

Turning Your Gem and Mineral Gift Sales into a Gold Mine
Advice from Museum, Cave and Rock Shops

Jan 31, 2019 | Gems & Minerals

By Karen Appold A well-lit rock boasting beautiful colors can often sell itself. After all, many...

One-Stop Shopping at National Parks
The Most Popular Gifts at Caves, Caverns and Waterparks

Nov 21, 2018 | Gems & Minerals

By Natalie Hope McDonald Situated in scenic Grottoes, Va., Grand Caverns is the country’s oldest...

Getting Guests to Go For Gleaming Gifts
Gem and Mineral Merchandise at Science Museums and Caves

Apr 30, 2018 | Gems & Minerals

All that glitters can be gold when it comes to sales of gem and mineral gifts at cave shops and science museums. Staff members share their tips for top sales and discuss their best-selling items. At the Arizona Science Center in...

Where Natural Wonders Take a Starring Role
Gem and Mineral Merchandise Trends at Caves and Caverns

Mar 26, 2018 | Gems & Minerals

Over 35 states in this country have marked caves open to visitors curious about these subterranean...

Advice to Sell More Gem and Mineral Home Décor and Jewelry Gifts

Feb 1, 2018 | Gems & Minerals

By Jen Heller Meservey Gem and mineral gifts are some of the most unique products in caves and...

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