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On October 3–4, 2026, Moscow will host the "Samotsvetny Razval" fair, featuring minerals, gemstones, and natural stone products. The event will bring together collectors, geologists, jewelers, lapidary artists, and mineralogy enthusiasts. Visitors will be able to view and purchase collectible minerals and crystals, rock specimens, fossils, meteorites, faceted gemstones, jewelry, and items made from natural stone. Of particular interest are the new specimens that participants bring back following the summer field season.
Why visit “Samotsvetny Razval”?
Discover new finds after the field season.
The main intrigue of the October fair is the fresh selection of specimens. Once the expedition season comes to an end, exhibitors bring new finds from different regions of Russia and other countries. This means that even regular visitors can discover something new among familiar exhibitors.
Add rare specimens to your collection.
The fair features collectible minerals, rocks, crystals, fossils, and other natural specimens. Alongside more common minerals, collectors can find rarer varieties to add to their private collections.
Discover the work of skilled craftsmen.
In addition to natural specimens, the exhibition features cut and polished stones, natural-stone jewelry, lapidary art, and souvenirs made from colored stone. Of particular interest are artistic works created using natural materials, including paintings by Ural artists made using the Florentine mosaic technique.
Meet fellow enthusiasts and experts.
“Samotsvetny Razval” is more than a fair — it is a meeting place for collectors, specialists, and mineral enthusiasts. Visitors can get expert advice, exchange knowledge and experience, discuss new discoveries, and learn more about the specimens that catch their attention.
What can you find at the fair?
The exhibition brings together a wide range of natural-stone and mineral-related items:
- collectible minerals and crystals;
- rocks and raw stone materials;
- fossils and paleontological specimens;
- meteorites;
- cut and polished gemstones;
- jewelry made with natural minerals;
- lapidary art;
- colored-stone souvenirs;
- books and magazines on mineralogy, geology, and jewelry.
The fair will also feature regular exhibitors, including Russian Minerals, Ural Mining and Geological Agency, Lisegang Rings, and the Museum of the History of the Universe.
A fair for collectors and more
“Samotsvetny Razval” is not only for experienced collectors. It is a great place to take your first steps into mineralogy, find an unusual gift, choose a natural stone for jewelry or interior design, discover specialized books, and simply admire the incredible variety of natural shapes, textures, and colors.
The October fair is especially worth visiting for anyone following new discoveries: after the field season, the exhibition becomes a kind of continuation of summer expeditions — this time brought together under one roof.
Source of information and photos: Samotsvetny Razval
