The Daily Reviewer | Tucson Gem Show

The Centurion Show picks Emerging Designers!

Mar 13, 2010 7:11am

If you asked twenty people in attendance at any of the venues of the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase (BTW - this is the city's official name for the shows) if they have been to the Centurion Show...most will answer that they have never even heard of it.The Centurion...

#TucsonGemShow: The Best Bead Show

Mar 9, 2010 11:02pm

One of my favorite Tucson traditions has been to meet up with Marsha of Amazing Porcelain and Vlad of Golem Design Studio for dinner...this is always a fun time...and it makes me go to at least one bead show!The Best Bead Show is in my opinion - the "Best" bead...

Eco, Ethical, and Fair Trade in the Jewelry Industry

Mar 4, 2010 9:34am

Friday, February 5, 2010 an addition was announced adding a lively open format discussion to the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Seminar Schedule at the AGTA GemFair, focusing on eco, ethical, and fair trade gemstones and materials sourcing for the Jewelry Industry.In a townhall format facilitated by Bill Gallagher, CEO...

Apologies and more great Tucson Reports coming...

Feb 22, 2010 2:12pm

I want to quickly take a moment of your time to apologize for the lack of blog posts from the Tucson Gem Show this year!!!I am so sorry!!! My hard drive decided to crash while I was in Tucson and I lost some of the info for posts that...

Bantering Bartering Buying--The GemFair 2010 Experience

Feb 15, 2010 8:58pm

Guest post by my favorite gem writer...Diana Jarrett, GG RMV Member NAJA More upbeat than last year's dismal fair, the AGTA GemFair and its sister the Gem and Jewelry Expo (GJX) in Tucson saw the kind of action that made vendors hopeful for the first time in months this February....

Collector Day Features "The Will Larson Collection"

Feb 7, 2010 5:16pm

The show at the Westward Look has become an annual pilgrimage for me and my friends Margo (in turquoise - Gemologist) and Roni (Geologist, GG and Co-Founder of the Jeweler's Ethics Assoc). Here the girls are schmoozing with Gail Spann - who refers to us as the Three Muskateers....

Seminar: Dominate Local Search with Brad Simon

Feb 6, 2010 9:07am

From the AGTA listing:Internet Marketing to Drive Local Traffic Brad Simon, www.internet4jewelers.com (Graham room)Basic - Intermediate. Getting the customer through the door is critical for the brick and mortar retail jeweler. Yet more and more customers begin their shopping process by seeking information on the internet, where they can find...

Seminar: Pearls with Elisabeth Strack

Feb 6, 2010 8:25am

From the AGTA listings:Developments in the Chinese Pearl Industry Elisabeth Strack, Gemmologisches Institut Hamburg (Mohave room)Intermediate – Advanced. It is getting more and more difficult for jewelers to keep track of developments in the cultured pearl industry. Traditional producing countries like Japan are losing ground and newly producing countries...

Alishan - At The Bench at MJSA

Feb 3, 2010 6:46pm

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...

Afghan Gemstone Traders - First Time Exhibitors at GJX

Feb 2, 2010 11:54pm

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...

Day Two - The Freeway Shows - Globe X

Feb 2, 2010 3:50pm

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...

Just a quick note...

Jan 31, 2010 9:28pm

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...

Day One - at the Riverpark Inn...

Jan 31, 2010 6:25pm

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...

Tucson Gem Show: This Just In...from Blue Cap Productions...

Jan 19, 2010 9:29pm

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...

It's A Tucson Stampede...Beaducation Style!

Jan 15, 2010 9:20pm

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...

2010 Gem Show Shuttle Routes

Jan 14, 2010 10:06pm

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. ...

Free Seminar Offerings from the ISG!

Jan 13, 2010 9:24pm

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...

Zultanite Introduces New Website

Jan 12, 2010 10:08am

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...

Michael Dyber - American Wins Idar-Oberstein Cutting Competition!

Jan 9, 2010 9:31pm

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....

Liddicoat Awardee to Appear on Writers Panel...

Jan 6, 2010 9:29am

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...

Come Out and Play at the GIA Lounge

Dec 31, 2009 1:14am

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,...

GIA at the Tucson Gem Show...

Dec 31, 2009 1:08am

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...