[cid:image001.jpg@01DBE739.A2D51FB0]July 2 Webinar Do you want a more personal, in-depth connection with some of the most fascinating people in the mineral world? Tune in on the first Wednesday of each month and listen to our LIVE interview series where we sit down with guests from all over the world and talk rocks. Collectors, Curators, Curatrixes, Artists, Researchers, Publishers, Dealers and more. We get into their origin stories and get updated on some of the things they're working on now. It's always fun, often educational and one of the best ways to learn more about the people who make the mineral world what it is. You are invited to the next Zoom webinar: Mineral Talks LIVE 2 July 2025 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register: http://go.mineraltalkslive.com/register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Speaker Gerhard Wagner [cid:image002.jpg@01DBE739.A2D51FB0] Gerhard Wagner’s lifelong passion for minerals began with a childhood discovery of a fossil on the shores of Lake Constance. That moment sparked a fascination that grew into a world-class collection, culminating in the landmark Gerhard Wagner Collection of Fine Mineral Specimens<https://fineart.ha.com/information/gerhard-wagner-the-tourmaline-king.s>, showcased in The World of Tourmaline and auctioned by Heritage Auctions in June 2015. As a young man, Gerhard honed his collecting skills with field trips and guidance from mentors, particularly a Black Forest dealer named Stempel. His early career in the toy industry funded his hobby, and by his 30’s, Wagner had become a serious mineral collector. His focus eventually narrowed to tourmaline, captivated by its stunning diversity of colors and forms. Wagner built global relationships with mine operators, particularly in Brazil, amassing unparalleled specimens from the famed Pederneira Mine<https://www.mardanifineminerals.com/images/pederneira-mine-2015.pdf>. Though he preferred anonymity, his contributions to exhibits—especially at the 2010 Munich Show—catapulted him into the mineral world spotlight. Co-hosting the What’s Hot in Munich DVD series further cemented his reputation. Today, retired and ever-curious, Wagner continues to roam mineral shows and mine sites worldwide, the thrill of discovery still vivid. His journey reflects not just a collector’s eye—but a lifetime of curiosity, discipline, and passion. ************* If you have missed a previous episode, please visit the Youtube video channel Mineral Talks LIVE<https://mineraltalkslive.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29de2322958cd757b7752b3ec&id=9805c93fe0&e=7aa497567c> *************** Mineral Talks LIVE - Brought to you by Bryan Swoboda of BlueCap Productions, Dr. Raquel Alonso-Perez of The Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard University<https://mgmh.fas.harvard.edu/> (MGMH), Dr. Eloïse Gaillou of the Musée de Minéralogie, l’École des Mines de Paris<https://www.musee.minesparis.psl.eu/Home/> and The Society of Mineral Museums Professionals<http://www.smmp.net/> (SMMP). mailing address is: info@mineraltalkslive.com<mailto:info@mineraltalkslive.com>. [cid:image003.png@01DBE739.A2D51FB0]