61st edition: Mineral & Gem - Nuances de Fer

Leader in France, European leader, in the top 2 worldwide, Mineral & Gem is one of the world's most important gatherings of direct or related mineral-related sectors. Somewhere between Hong Kong and Tucson, in a small Gallic village in eastern France, Mineral & Gem cannot be common!

The more than 1,000 exhibitors from the four corners of the globe, as well as experts and enthusiasts, will gather in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines for their annual high mass over almost 52,000 m2.


This success has earned it its position among the world's leading events in its field, where amateurs and professionals alike can admire and acquire unique pieces.

The event is organized into 2 main zones:

- the "Mineral" zone: minerals, fossils, meteorites, lithotherapy, crystallography, prestige exhibits, micro-mineralogy and specialized press.

- the "Gem" zone: rough and cut stones, jewelry, pearls, mother-of-pearl, strings of necklaces.

The program also includes free conferences.



Opening hours: 9am to 6pm.

For the general public: Saturday and Sunday

For professionals: Wednesday*, Thursday, Friday
limited early access tickets*.

Loading: for your bulky purchases, a loading zone is available opposite entrance 1 of the Mineral Zone, subject to a deposit.

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Ticketing: https://sainte-marie-mineral.com/billetterie/

Reduced-rate tickets can only be purchased on site at one of the event's 6 ticket offices.

CB payment accepted.







General public: 2-day pass: 15€; day pass (Saturday or Sunday): 10€; reduced-rate day pass (student, unemployed): 6€; group day pass (Saturday or Sunday, from 12 people): 6€, free for children under 10 accompanied by an adult.
- Professionals: "Early Access": 5 days from Wednesday morning: 55€; 4-day pass: 38€; full day (Thursday or Friday): 26€; group day (Thursday or Friday, 12 people or more): 18€.