Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show
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The Denver Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, Gem and Jewelry Show is an annual public trade show hosted at the Denver Coliseum
in Denver, Colorado
. It runs in conjunction with nine other shows in mid-September. This group of gem, mineral, jewelry and fossil shows is second in size (in the U.S.) only to the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show
. The Denver Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show, also known as "the Coliseum Show" takes place over five days in mid-September and features sellers of minerals, fossils, meteorites, crystals, beads, jewelry, and gold
, as well as related services and displays. The show occupies 69,000 square feet (6,400 m2
) of the Denver Coliseum as well as twice that area in tents located in the west parking lot. Attendees number in the thousands and come from across the globe and includes the general public, experts, beginning collectors, museum employees, dealers, retailers, and researchers.
The Coliseum show is a privately run commercial venture, and is not in any way affiliated with the Denver Gem and Mineral Show.
Denver Coliseum
Denver Coliseum is an indoor arena, owned by the City and County of Denver, operated by its Theatres and Arenas division and is located in Denver, Colorado...
in Denver, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
. It runs in conjunction with nine other shows in mid-September. This group of gem, mineral, jewelry and fossil shows is second in size (in the U.S.) only to the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show
Tucson Gem & Mineral Show
The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is one of the premier gem and mineral shows in the world. The event takes place annually in late January and February at approximately 40 to 49 different locations across the city of Tucson, Arizona. Most of the shows are open to the public, except for...
. The Denver Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show, also known as "the Coliseum Show" takes place over five days in mid-September and features sellers of minerals, fossils, meteorites, crystals, beads, jewelry, and gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
, as well as related services and displays. The show occupies 69,000 square feet (6,400 m2
M2
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) of the Denver Coliseum as well as twice that area in tents located in the west parking lot. Attendees number in the thousands and come from across the globe and includes the general public, experts, beginning collectors, museum employees, dealers, retailers, and researchers.
The Coliseum show is a privately run commercial venture, and is not in any way affiliated with the Denver Gem and Mineral Show.
External links
- Denver Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show The Denver Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show website