# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Monthly Open Sapphire Mining Night at Glitter & Gold Studio
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Come meet new friends mining genuine raw Montana sapphires in the heart of SODO at Glitter and Gold Studio's monthly open mining experience!About this EventWhat: Gem hounding, friend making, and a moment to connect and relax that benefits the incredible work of The Lavender Rights Project on "advancing gender self-determination, collective safety, and community-rooted systems of care." (Profits from all Glitter and Gold mining events are donated directly to the organization.)Ticket price covers two cups of genuine sapphire gravel from Montana's Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine! ($10 each for all additional cups.)Light snack and NA beverage options provided (BYOB)When & where: Two hours in the evening (6-8pm) on the third Thursday of every month (more or less)! Hosted at Glitter and Gold Studio in SODO, Seattle. (Come see the inner workings of an active jewelry studio!)Who: Up to eight guests per event (first come, first served)! Bring a friend or come solo to meet fellow Seattlites with a passion for gems and a desire to mingle. (Check out our website to book private sapphire mining experiences as well!)About us: Glitter & Gold is a small, independent jewelry studio owned and operated by gem hound, glitter enthusiast, and 30+ year jewelry-designing and metal-smithing veteran Mary Elizabeth Linford. She specializes in custom jewelry creation, upcycling, and repair, and hosts her sapphire mining experiences for the pure fun of it.Mary partners with Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine to bring genuine Montana mining experiences to the heart of the city. She designed these events for gem hunters like her who can’t look up from the ground on beach walks, and will plunge their hands into icy rivers to run glittering mica sand through their fingers, dreaming of treasure. Join her at Glitter & Gold to indulge in a childhood fantasy, discover a new passion, and take home some delicious sapphires (and, if you’re extra nice, Mary’s favorite agate hunting spots out on the Oregon Coast too).  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/49afcc60-a8de-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h681-dc180808-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMIntro and demo!Info: We'll start with a short introduction to our studio, our mining process, and the sapphires we'll be hunting for! Then we'll give a quick demo on cleaning, sifting, and sorting your gravel before you dig in. 🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMMining time! 🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMSorting and weighing your finds!Info: We'll sort through your finds, weigh any larger sapphires, and talk you through next step options that you could take with any of your gems!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/monthly-open-sapphire-mining-night-at-glitter-and-gold-studio/100001997985995898
- **Event Categories**: fitness
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Seattle
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Glitter and Gold Studio
- **lat**: 47.575286
- **long**: -122.334698
- **full address**: Glitter and Gold Studio, 3201 1st Avenue South, Seattle, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Monthly Open Sapphire Mining Night at Glitter & Gold Studio being held?
  - **A:** Monthly Open Sapphire Mining Night at Glitter & Gold Studio takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Glitter and Gold Studio, 3201 1st Avenue South, Seattle, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Monthly Open Sapphire Mining Night at Glitter & Gold Studio?
  - **A:** Monthly Open Sapphire Mining Night at Glitter & Gold Studio is organized by Mary Elizabeth Linford.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Monthly Open Sapphire Mining Night at Glitter & Gold Studio is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Monthly Open Sapphire Mining Night at Glitter & Gold Studio sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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