Mark your calendars, Garden State treasure hunters: the 2026 Fall NJ Gem Show is back.
From Wednesday, September 30 through Sunday, October 4, 2026, the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison transforms into one of the largest gem, mineral, fossil, and jewelry marketplaces on the East Coast. Whether you’re a serious collector hunting museum-quality specimens or a family looking for an unforgettable weekend, five days of discovery are waiting for you.
What You’ll Find on the Show Floor
Imagine aisles stretching in every direction, each table more dazzling than the last:
- Rare gemstones and crystals – from vivid tourmalines and amethyst cathedrals to one-of-a-kind faceted stones you won’t find in any retail store
- Prehistoric fossils – hold history in your hands, from ammonites and megalodon teeth to specimens millions of years in the making
- Meteorites: own a genuine piece of outer space
- Fine and handcrafted jewelry: shop directly from the artisans and designers who make it, at prices that beat any jewelry counter
- Beads, minerals, and lapidary supplies: everything makers and jewelry designers need to stock up for the season
- Diamonds, and traditional Jewelry: incredible prices on wholesale jewels and finished jewelry- straight from the miners and dealers!
Meet the Experts Behind the Stones
This is what sets a Hart show apart: the people. Our exhibitors aren’t resellers – they’re miners, gemologists, paleontologists, and artisans who dug, cut, discovered, and created what’s on their tables. Ask them anything. Many offer evaluations and custom work right at the show, so bring that mystery stone from grandma’s jewelry box.
Perfect Timing for Holiday Shopping
Let’s be honest: October is when smart shoppers get ahead of the holidays. A hand-picked gemstone, a custom piece of jewelry, or a genuine fossil is the kind of gift nobody forgets – and buying directly from the source means one-of-a-kind finds at wholesale-adjacent prices. It’s also an incredible opportunity to get great prices on that special diamond or engagement ring.
Plan Your Visit
Where: New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837
When: Wednesday, September 30 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
Hours: [CONFIRM 2026 SHOW HOURS]
Tickets: Available now – Family Passes available for the whole crew!
Show Dates
- Wednesday, September 30th – Noon to 8pm (best day to come with lower crowds and great finds!)
- Thursday, October 1st – Noon to 8pm
- Friday, October 2nd – Noon to 8pm
- Saturday, October 3rd – 10am to 7pm
- Sunday, October 4th – 10am to 6pm
Ticket Pricing
- Individual Weekday Entry – $10 per person
- Individual Weekend Entry – $15 per person
- Family Weekday Entry – $20 for two adults and two children
- Family Weekend Entry – $30 for two adults and two children
The venue is easy to reach from Exit 10 off the NJ Turnpike, with plenty of on-site parking – a quick trip from New York City, Philadelphia, and everywhere in between.
Don’t Wait! The Best Finds Go Fast
Seasoned collectors know the secret: come early in the week for first pick, come the weekend for the full experience. Either way, you’ll walk out with something you couldn’t find anywhere else on Earth (or, in the case of our meteorite dealers, off it). You can’t possibly see it all in a single day, so plan your visits strategically, and get all the best opportunities at the offical 2026 Fall NJ Gem Show with Hart Events!
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