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The Gemfest Sponsors

In addition to the support and efforts of individuals and community groups, our many sponsors also play a huge role in making the festival a success every year. It is only through their continuing support that Gemfest, 'Festival of Gems' can include such a spectacular array of gems, events and activities. Our list of sponsors represents the diversity of our region. These sponsors have one common goal - to ensure the success of Gemfest, 'Festival of Gems'. We sincerely thank our generous sponsors for their confidence in the Festival and their ongoing support.

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Rifle Range Road, SAPPHIRE QLD 4702

Coolamon Mining is a family owned and operated company with sapphire mining operations on the Central Queensland Gemfields and at Lava Plains in Nth Queensland.

Our CQ mines produce a rainbow of colours, including the amous blue/yellow parti-colours, greens and the rare and beautiful golden yellows, as well as zircons. The Lava Plains field produces very fine vibrant blue sapphires.

7 Keilambete Road, RUBYVALE QLD 4702

Rubyvale Gem Gallery opened in 1988, and is now situated in their brand new shop on Main St. in Rubyvale. For over thirty years Peter Brown has been mining and cutting the local sapphires, and is recognised as one of the best gem cutters on the Gemfields today.

Pat's Gems

1056 Rubyvale Road, Sapphire QLD 4702

Situated at Sapphire, Pat's Gems is your one stop shop on the fields. Pat's Gems offers a large selection of local facetted sapphires and locally made jewellery in silver and gold set with sapphires and semi precious gemstones. A great range of souvenirs, minerals, rock specimens and plenty of gift items for all ages.

Emerald Coaches

13 McCosker Street, Emerald QLD 4072

Emerald Coaches is a family owned local business operating from Emerald in the Bowen Basin, home to Queensland's mining industry.

For almost 30 years, we have been the largest and most successful private coach operator in the region.

Central Queensland News

62 Egerton Street, Emerald QLD 4720

The Central Queensland News, first published by the Gibson Family of Emerald in 1937, has progressed over the years from a four page weekly serving the Emerald community, to a large bi-weekly newspaper serving the prosperous Central Highlands.

4HI

P.O. Box 267, Emerald QLD 4720

Need something more fulfilling to get you through the morning? Tune in over breaky to The Morning Zoo with Felicity for all the latest in news, sports, entertainment news and stacks of great prize and cash give aways.

Corner of Egerton and Borilla St, EMERALD QLD 4720

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Lambert Industries, TTD

807-809 Silom Shanghai Building 4th Floor, Soi 17 Silom Road Bangkok 10500, Thailand, Bangkok QLD 4702

In business for over 35 years, we at Lambert have made our reputation selling jewelry directly to the consumer at wholesale Thailand pricing.

Sapphire Showcase

Rubyvale Road Next to Pat's Gems, SAPPHIRE QLD 4702

•Complete range of gems, jewellery and settings at very competitive prices
•Huge range of Sapphires and Zircons available
•Special orders welcome
•Personalised service
•Repairs
•Same day sizing and setting available
•Choose your own stone and setting and make it your personal design

  • Phone: (07) 4981 0301
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Bio Magic Enviromental Solutions

8 Storie Street, CLONTARF QLD 4019

BioMagic has established itself as an Environmental Solutions company which provides 100% environmentally sustainable products and solutions which work with and promote nature.

GL & MA World

23 Maughan St, Bundaberg QLD 4670

G.L & M.A. Manufacturing Jewellers, have a display at Gemfest of unique handcrafted jewellery. Graeme can manufacture a special piece of jewellery for you on site at Gemfest. You must get in early to take up this offer as we get very busy. We also do repairs and resizing on site, Our son Ben will be doing professional jewellery cleaning all day for the four days of the show. Please call in and check out our very different styles of handcrafted jewllery

  • Phone: (07) 4152 8744
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Ramboda Homestead

Capricorn Hwy, Anakie QLD 4702

Ramboda Homestead offers overnight bed and breakfast accommodation in pleasant country surroundings. Dinner available on request.

  • Phone: (07) 4985 4154
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Rubyvale Holiday Units & Taylors Fine Sapphires

35 Heritage Road, Rubyvale QLD 4702

Stay in total comfort while you discover the fun and adventure of the Sapphire Gemfields in Central Queensland. Conveniently located, Rubyvale Motel & Holiday Units is an oasis for guests wanting spacious, peaceful surrounds and superb comfort.

Sapphire Caravan Park

57 Sunrise Rd, SAPPHIRE QLD 4702

Situated on over 4 acres of beautiful bushland in the middle of the Gemfields in Central Queensland, Sapphire Caravan Park (formerly Sunrise Cabins) offers its guests a peaceful and tranquil stay.

Star Gems

Rubyvale Road, RUBYVALE QLD 4702

Sapphire miner & merchant over 25 years in Rubyvale

  • Phone: 07 4985 4333
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Ola's Holiday House

4 Quartz Road, SAPPHIRE QLD 4702

Do you want to stay in a **** 4 STAR RATED holiday house, where you will privacy and plenty of room to move, including 2 bedrooms, lounge area, kitchen with a large modern refrigerator and well appointed bathroom including an automatic front loading washing machine. This house is tastefully furnished, air conditioned, has a near new TV and is in a quiet location with undercover parking. We also offer special summer rates for one or more months, so why not relax on the gemfields in comfort.

Skippy's Gems

1143 Rubyvale Road, SAPPHIRE QLD 4702

Jewellery, findings, lapidary equipment.
Cut & rough gems, souvenirs.

  • Phone: 07 4985 4488
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3 Richardson Street, Anakie QLD 4702

Old Fashioned Country Hotel Motel with the coldest beer in the west. 7 Air Conditioned motel rooms, counter meals 7 days, Keno, ATM, 3 Rink Bowling Green and warm, friendly hospitality.

  • Phone: 07 49 854 100
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