International Gem & Jewelry Show to be held at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium this weekend

All that glitters is sold at the International Gem & Jewelry Show, a traveling expo featuring nearly 250 exhibitors from around the world. Wares on display include gemstones, jewelry, beads, crystals, minerals and more. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. $8 (good for all three days). Noon-6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. (301) 294-1640. www.intergem.com.