Tucson Gem Show - Live!

The Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America's EXPO West Pavilion is in the Ballroom on the Galleria level, along with the Spectrum of Design Pavilion. Exhibitors demo manufacturing equipment, tools, supplies, contract services and the latest in new technologies. MJSA’s At the Bench Live features bench demonstrations for...

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20 Afghan companies will participate in the Gem and Jewelry Exchange Trade Fair to be held in Tucson, Arizona from February 2 to 7, 2010. This premier event for gems, minerals and jewelry is one of the most popular with buyers, collectors and enthusiasts from around the country and...

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For those of you who are wanting the "Tucson Experience" but aren't in the trade - these are the best shows...they are open to the public - though most of the vendors will write up a wholesale purchase.there is the greatest variety of genreselastic gem bead bracelets, next to high...

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I totally lucked out this year - the housing that I was counting on fell through at the last minute and I seriously thought I wasn't going to be able to go to Tucson this year.Then one night I was reading through my "Tucson Gem Show" Google Alerts and saw...

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If you have followed this blog for long you already know that I tend to think of the Riverpark Inn as my "home base". The staff is always accommodating and the atmosphere is casual with a touch of refined...at home we call that California Casual Chic!...as in years part...

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At the 2010 TGMS Show, BlueCap Productions will be screening all of their films throughout the entire show on the floor of the Main Convention Center itself!!!They have moved their booth to 01E - which is in the South-West corner of the Main Hall. This will allow us to project...

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Tucson 2010Beaducation's Stamping ClassesTo Bead True Blue and Tucson Bead ShowsLooking for a new technique to liven up your jewelry designs? Learn the art of stamping on metal from expert and Beaducation founder, Lisa Niven Kelly. In class Lisa will share her tried and true tips and techniques for stamping...

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I want to say thank you to the Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau for posting such complete information.Shuttles Because Gem Ride was largely funded by state money to ease transit during the I-10 Widening Project, the service is now discontinued. However, many shows will be running private shuttles. ...

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The International School of Gemology (ISG) is presenting an impressive lineup of seminars at the Hotel Arizona...see if there is something that looks good to you. I know that I am going to try to make it to a couple.Friday Feb. 5th:ISG Free Seminars in the Cholla room...

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Ok - I know what you are saying - What the heck is Zultanite? a stunning phenomenon stone!Introduced to the world at the 1999 AGTA GemFair in Tucson, AZ - this stone has swept the market - while it was originally only available through a limited number of outlets, this...

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Michael M. Dyber. of New Hampshire, is the only American to win the First prize twice in the 40 years of the most prestigious gemstone cutting competition in the world “The 40th German Award for Jewellery and Precious Stones, Idar-Oberstein 2009”Mr. Dyber’s first prize winner is a 113.24 ct. Aquamarine....

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Latest winner of the prestigious Richard T. Liddicoat award to appear on a panel of authors at the AGTA Gemfair!Gemological Institute of America (GIA), at a surprise ceremony awarded John Koivula, chief research gemologist, the Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement.For those of you who are attending the Tucson...

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Come Out and Play at Tucson’s Best PartyEvery year, the GIA Lounge is the one place in Tucson where you’ll find the most fun, the best party, and a guaranteed good time. Join us at Tucson’s most playful party – the GIA Lounge “Where Color Comes to Play!”Annual Dinner, Auction,...

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Mark Your Calendar with GIA’s Tucson Activities It’s not too early to start putting together your game plan for the February 2010 Tucson shows. GIA has a number of courses and seminars that will expand your knowledge on a variety of gemological topics. And don’t forget to RSVP for...

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For those of you who are, like me, big fans of "The Main Show" I just got permission to unveil the 2010 Show Poster. These have become quite collectible and are a limited printing - so you may want to pre order one of these if you want to...

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Back to the Cutting Edge...2010 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Collection - A2 - Open Category All Other FacetedThese are the faceted gems in anything other than a "classic" cut - there were some stunners...like this fabulous Aquamarine from one of my favorite gem cutters...Entry 249 David BracknaDavid A. Brackna Gemcutter Germantown,...

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I am sharing some of the highlights (my faves) of the Cutting Edge Awards from the 2010 AGTA Spectrum Awards - follow the links to view the entire field of entries. My thanks to Cheryl Kremkow for her list of the winners...I have added the winner info to the end...

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Catalog In Motion® class registration opens Wednesday at 10 a.m. MSTShowroom open Feb. 5–8, 2010Classes held Feb. 1–8, 2010Learn it: Get your hands on the tools that will change the way you work (and play).Love it: Challenge yourself by learning new techniques.Live it: Reach for your potential.*Just attending the show...

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The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) was formed almost 26 years ago when a group of gem dealers got together in Tucson, AZ and has "blossomed into a leading industry force".The AGTA has taken on the responsibility of educating and promoting the use of colored gemstones and cultured pearls. Whether...

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Arizona Designer Craftsmen are a group of artists that first came together in Tucson in 1959 and has become a nationally acclaimed program of workshops. Go to the AZ Designer Craftsmen website to register...TitleMARILYN NICHOLSON "Hand-Made Catches & Mechanisms"Tagssouthern chapter workshop When and whereStart Date6 February 2010, SaturdayTime09:00 AMEnd Date7...

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This show is especially crowded on opening day - you will be one step ahead of the crowd if you pre-register...Register at http://agta.org/tradeshows/gemfair-tucson.html#register...

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Antoinette Matlins to Appear onABC’s Good Morning AmericaTune in to Good Morning America on Tuesday, November 3, when internationally respected gemand jewelry expert, author and lecturer AntoinetteMatlins will expose the truth about controversial ruby composites being sold across the country.Is that a natural ruby you purchased or is it...

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Manning House Show - Bead, Gem & Jewelry Exchange2010 Show Dates CancelledAfter a great deal of consideration, we have decided to cancel the 2010 Manning House Show - Bead, Gem & Jewelry Exchange which had been scheduled for February 2nd through February 6th, 2010. Our show had been small...

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