2009 Winter Shows
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January 29 – February 15
ABC Direct West |
355 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Cross Streets: Ft. Lowell Rd between First & Stone Ave.
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Tomas Smith
355 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85705
520-696-9490 ph, 520-696-0039 fax
info@abcdirectbeads.com, www.abcdirectbeads.com
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| Additional Info: Wholesale and retail. Open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wholesale show with retail vendors - lots of fun at a slower pace. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 29 – February 15
ABC Direct East |
3301 E. Pennsylvania St
Cross Streets: One block west of S. Palo Verde Rd
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Tomas Smith
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520-696-9490 ph, 520-696-0039 fax
info@abcdirectbeads.com, www.abcdirectbeads.com
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| Additional Info: Wholesale and retail. Open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wholesale show with retail vendors - lots of fun at a slower pace. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 15
Globe-X Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show |
Days Inn, 222 S. Freeway Ave.
Cross Streets: I-10 / Congress
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Piyush Patel
222 South Freeway, Tucson, AZ, 85745-3234
520-791-7511 ph, 520-622-3481 fax
sup8casa@aol.com, http://www.daysinntucson.com/
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Additional Info: Open daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dealer’s rooms open at their discretion. 200 dealers of gems, minerals, fossils. Mostly direct-import merchandise from around the world, including gem stones, decorator minerals, polished minerals, rough minerals, beads, opals, fossils, amber, crystals, Arizona minerals, septarians, and carvings.
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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 15
Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show |
392 S. Freeway Ave.
Cross Streets: S. Freeway Ave. between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Ray Arriaga
4460 W Crestview, Tucson, AZ, 85745
520-743-0866 ph, 520-743-0563 fax
rapagem@yahoo.com, www.rapariver.com
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Additional Info: Jump Start on the 29th of January. Open daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. If you can't find it here you won't find it anywhere. Rapa River dealers offer a wide variety of many unique and unusual products from all parts of various countries.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 15
Tucson Showplace |
1530 S. Freeway Ave.
Cross Streets: I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Veronica Woods
W64N723 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI, 53012
262-377-1181 ph, 262-377-4804 fax
info@tucsonshowplace.net, www.tucsonshowplace.net
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| Additional Info: Open daily 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. at dealer's discretion. Tucson Showplace houses quality dealers who are a direct source for the material they sell. Offering rough rock, minerals, designer cabochons, jewelry, and copper. Stop here for one-stop shopping, equipped with ample parking. No pre-registration or show fee required. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 15
1820 Oracle Wholesale Show (formerly Top-Gem's Warehouse Show) |
1835-1893 N. 11th Ave (one block east off Oracle)
Cross Streets: Oracle Rd & Plata St
Shuttle Routes: TBD
PO Box 50251, Tucson, AZ, 85703
520-622-6633 ph, 520-792-2928 fax
topgem@topgem.com, www.topgem.com
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Additional Info: Wholesale only. Grand Opening Jan. 26 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Open daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. A real wholesale mineral, gem & fossil show with various dealers to include: Top-Gem Minerals, Ramos' Minerals, Peru; Veronica Matthews Minerals, Howard Schlansker Minerals, West Desert Collectors, Clive Queit, Red Metal Minerals, Michigan; Barlow's Gems, Phoenix; Ausrox, Lehigh Minerals, Mineral Exploration and Collectors Edge Wholesale. Minerals from Arizona, U.S., Mexico, Canada, Peru and China. Holistic items, fossils, polished goods. Over 600 varieties. Ample parking.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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January 30 – February 10
J.O.G.S. International Exhibits |
Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Rd.
Cross Streets: Irvington & I-10
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Karina Minosyan
4925 Tarzana Woods Dr., Tarzana, CA, 91356-
213-629-3030 ph, 213-629-3434 fax
info@jogsshow.com, www.jogsshow.com
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Additional Info: Wholesale only. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Biggest collection under one roof! Amber Pavilion, Brazilian Gem Pavilion, Mineral Pavilion. International food court, Ice Age museum, shuttle hub.
If you need more information please contact the Tucson Expo Center at 520-750-8000 |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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January 30 – February 14
Madagascar Minerals Gem Show |
201 W. Lester St, Southwest Corner of Lester Street and Tenth Avenue
Cross Streets: Oracle / Lester
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Robert Grant
PO Box 50609, Tucson, AZ, 85703-1609
520-882-8884 ph, 520-882-0053 fax
sales@madagascarminerals.com, www.madagascarminerals.com
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| Additional Info: Wholesale, 9a.m.-6p.m. Mineral products from Madagascar, including Labradorite, Colorless/Rose Quartz, Orbicular/Regular Jaspers, Petrified Wood, Citrine, Blue Calcite, Celestite, Fossils, Ammonites, Carvings, Spheres, Gem Mosaic Slabs, Rough. Public viewing at second location at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show. |
Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: No
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January 30 – February 08
Tucson Southwest Jewelry, Gem and Bead Show |
1702 S. Euclid St.
Cross Streets: Euclid & 29th/Silverlake
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Kelly Platt
P.O. Box 78450, Tucson, AZ, 85703
520-903-8113 ph, 520-628-7556 fax
Kelly@tucsonsouthwestgemshow.com, www.tucsonsouthwestgemshow.com
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| Additional Info: Wholesale and retail exhibitors show their products at one of over 200 indoor booths. Gems, Jewelry, Beads, Fossils, Findings, Equipment and more! Schedule our private rooms for showings to VIP clients. Plenty of FREE parking. Wholesalers must register. Public dates are February 6-10, 2008. Hours 10 am - 6 pm daily. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 15
Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show |
Tucson Electric Park
Cross Streets: Ajo Way/Kino Parkway
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Al Sargent
PO Box 2902, Tucson, AZ, 85702
520-883-6447 ph, 520-883-0527 fax
TEPGEMSHOW@CS.COM
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| Additional Info: Open to the Public. Acres of free parking, free shuttle service. Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Beads, Findings, Jewlery, Lapidary equipment supplies and tools. New for 2007 - check out the T.E.P. Learning Center Tent www.electricparklearningcenter.com |
Wholesale: No
Wholesale Requirements: Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 13
Quality Inn/Rodeway by Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers |
Quality Inn (Roadway), 1365 W. Grant Rd.
Cross Streets: Grant & I-10
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Candace McNamara
P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS, 39071-
601-879-8832 ph, 601-879-3282 fax
info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com
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Additional Info: Wholesale only. Register online and expedite matters. Featuring more than 250 national and international dealers of gems, minerals, lapidary equipment, beads. Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. February 9th open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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January 31 – February 13
Gem Mall by Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers |
Pavilion on 37 Acres behind Holidome (Holiday Inn Palo Verde)
Cross Streets: Country Club / Michigan Ave
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Candace McNamara
P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS, 39071-
601-879-8832 ph, 601-879-3282 fax
info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com
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Additional Info: Wholesale only. Register online and expedite matters. Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on February 9. Over 130 exhibitors with products running the gamut from gemstones to beads and more. 2,200 parking spaces.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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January 31 – February 14
AKS Gem, Jewelry, Rock & Mineral Show - Howard Johnson |
Howard Johnson Inn, 1010 S. Freeway
Cross Streets: I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Kay Schabilion
4532 Kawanee Ave, Metairie, LA, 70006
504-455-6101 ph, 504-455-6157 fax
info@aksshow.com, www.aksshow.com
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| Additional Info: Wholesale only. Open daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Featuring over 125 world class exhibitors of gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, gold & silver. Pre-register online at www.aksshow.com. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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January 31 – February 14
AKS Gem, Jewelry, Rock & Mineral Show - La Quinta |
La Quinta Inn, 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Cross Streets: I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Kay Schabilion
4532 Kawanee Ave, Metairie, LA, 70006
504-455-6101 ph, 504-455-6157 fax
info@aksshow.com, www.aksshow.com
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| Additional Info: Wholesale and open to the public. Open daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Over 100 exhibitors selling rough, gemstones, beads, and metaphysical products. Ample parking within easy walking distance. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 14
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show |
Quality Inn Benson Hwy, 1065 Benson Hwy (between Park & Ajo Way)
Cross Streets: I-10 between Park & Ajo
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com
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| Additional Info: All shows open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closes at 5 p.m. on Feb. 14th. Wholesale and open to the public. Specializing in minerals and fossils. Gem and lapidary art, rough rock, metaphysical supplies, artifacts, finished gems also offered. 90 wholesale and retail vendors including many vendors from Russia, China, Pakistan and Brazil. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 14
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show |
InnSuites Hotel, 475 N. Granada
Cross Streets: St. Mary's Rd & Granada
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com
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| Additional Info: All shows open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closes at 5 p.m. on Feb. 14th. Wholesale and open to the public. Specializing in minerals and fossils. Gem and lapidary art, rough rock, artifacts, finished gems also offered. 250 vendors selling fine minerals and fossils. Artists' Gallery. Retail and wholesale, open to the public, no charge for admission. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 14
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show |
Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N. Oracle Rd.
Cross Streets: Oracle at Drachman
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com
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| Additional Info: All shows open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closes at 5 p.m. on Feb. 14th. Wholesale and open to the public. Specializing in minerals and fossils. Gem and lapidary art, rough rock, artifacts, finished gems also offered. 20 vendors selling minerals, fossils, rough and polished rock. Artists' Gallery. Retail and wholesale, open to the public, no charge for admission. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 14
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show |
Ramada Limited Hotel, 665 N. Freeway Ave.
Cross Streets: Freeway Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com
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Additional Info: All shows open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closes at 5 p.m. on Feb. 14th. Wholesale and open to the public. Specializing in minerals and fossils. Gem and lapidary art, rough rock, artifacts, finished gems also offered. 90 vendors selling fossils, minerals and antiqities. Retail and wholesale, open to the public, no charge for admission.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 14
Mineral & Fossil Co-op |
1635 N. Oracle Rd., next to the Vagabond Plaza Hotel
Cross Streets: Elm & Drachman
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Frank E. Wilbur
PO Box 1919, St. Johns, AZ, 85936
928-337-4459 ph, 928-337-4754 fax
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Additional Info: Wholesale only. Open daily 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License
Open to Public: No
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January 31 – February 15
African Art Village |
1134 S. Farmington Rd.
Cross Streets: I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd., behind Waffle House
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Charlotte McDonald Mack
3294 W. Corte Albor, Tucson, AZ, 85745
520-869-7895 ph, 520-743-2062 fax
mackcmc@aol.com
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| Additional Info: Open daily 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. The African Art Village consists of approximately 100 African exhibitors showcasing African masks, beads, statues, and various other African artifacts from countries throughout Africa. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 15
JG&M Expo Simpson Street |
601 W. Simpson St.
Cross Streets: East of I-10 along frontage road & Simpson, near TCC
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Clifton Porter
300 Stan Fey Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774-8741
301-430-0118 ph, 301-430-0118 fax
jgandmexpo@verizon.net
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Additional Info: Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on February 15th. Jewelry, gems and minerals at great prices. Free parking.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 15
JG&M Expo Michigan Street |
3300 Michigan St.
Cross Streets: Next to the Holidome in the former John Deere & Frito Lay buildings
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Clifton Porter
300 Stan Fey Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774-8741
301-430-0118 ph, 301-430-0118 fax
jgandmexpo@verizon.net
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Additional Info: Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on February 15th. Wholesale only but open to the Public on Jan 27-29 and Feb 10-11. Jewelry, gems, minerals, gold, silver, crystals, statues, beads, tools, and equipment.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 12
Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show |
Riverpark Inn, 350 S. Freeway (Congress St., South Frontage Rd.)
Cross Streets: Congress St. and Frontage Rd.
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Chris Noonan
Riverpark Inn, Tucson, AZ, 85745
310-586-6815 ph, 310-586-0771 fax
noonan@pueblogemshow.com, www.pueblogemshow.com
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 15
GMI |
1202 N. Main Ave.
Cross Streets: Main Ave and Speedway
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Jennifer Vandivort
1202 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85705
520-889-1840 ph, 520-889-4145 fax
JVandivort@GemMarketingInt.com
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| Additional Info: Open to the Public, 9a.m.-6p.m. The GMI Gallery is finally open....All Year Long. We are located in what is becoming known as The Mineral and Fossil District. Soon you will be able to see all your favorite suppliers year round in this general area. |
Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 15
Tucson Electric Park RV Gem Show |
Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way
Cross Streets: Kino and Ajo Way
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Zeno Pfau
PO Box 246, Cortaro, AZ, 85652
800-983-0133 ph, 405-330-9955 fax
teprv.gemshow@yahoo.com
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| Additional Info: Open to the public and wholesale, jump start Jan 27-30. Regular dates: Jan 31-Feb 11; Open daily 9a.m.-5p.m. Acres of free parking. A juried rocks, gems and jewelry show. Exhibitors have RV and 30' x 40' spaces to display their minerals, cabs, faceting rough, slabs, cut stones and beads, jewelry, lapidary supplies, fossils, etc. |
Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 14
Granada Avenue Mineral Show |
350 N. Granada (next to InnSuites)
Cross Streets: Granada / St Marys
Shuttle Routes: TBD
679 S. Ocean Ave, Freeport, NY, 11520
516-623-3800 ph, 516-623-0197 fax
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| Additional Info: Hours 10 a.m - 6:00 p.m. |
Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes
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February 01 – February 14
Fine Minerals International Gem & Mineral Show |
450 N. Granada Ave.
Cross Streets: Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd. (next to Innsuites)
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Sara Miniman
450 N. Granada Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
917-295-7141 ph, 520-792-8504 fax
Daniel@finemineral.com
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Additional Info: Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wholesale and retail.
Dealers include Fine Minerals International & DeTrin Fine Minerals, offering the finest minerals and gems from all over the globe, including new material from China, Russia and Brazil.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 01 – February 04
Centurion Jewelry by Invitation Only, L.L.C. |
Shuttle Routes: TBD
1745 Merrick Ave, STE 5, Merrick, NY, 11566
516-377-5909 ph, 413-683-1333 fax
hhauben@ix.netcom.com, www.centurionjewelry.com
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Additional Info: Wholesale only. By invitation only. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. When you are visiting the shows, call mobile 516-647-8165 for questions. Prior to the shows email or call ahead to request consideration for admittance. Featuring more than 125 of the fine jewelry industry’s top designers and manufacturers in Tucson’s most elegant show environment.
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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: No
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February 01 – February 06
To Bead True Blue |
Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park
Cross Streets: Alvernon Way and 22nd St.
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Anna Johnson
PO Box 848, Nevada City, CA, 95959
530-274-2222 ph, 530-284-2244 fax
beadtrueblue@msn.com, www.tobeadtrueblue.com
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| Additional Info: Open to public and wholesale. Open daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on February 1st through the 5th and 9 a.m. until noon on the 6th. 500 exhibitors and workshops in the handmade tradition. All buyers welcome, no admission; register for wholesale. To Bead True Blue, brings the finest artists, artisans, and merchants, in an elegant trade forum representing - artistic suppliers, direct importers, textile arts, jewelry design, lapidary, handmade beads, artistic glass, clay arts, metal work, antiquities, enameling, cloisonné', collectibles, wearable art, interior decor, and art jewelry. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 02 – February 09
Tucson Bead Renaissance Show |
3340 E. Michigan St., next to Holidome
Cross Streets: Michigan, off of Palo Verde
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Joan Johnson
PO Box 420, Williamsburg, NM, 87942
505-894-1293 ph, 505-894-4080 fax
info@beadshow.com, www.beadshow.com
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| Additional Info: Open to the public and wholesale. Wholesalers must register. Mon - Wed 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thur. 10 a.m - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Mon. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Vintage - contemporary, gemstone beads, buttons, designer beads and jewelry. Bead books, tools and supplies. Bead and wire wrap classes offered. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 03 – February 08
G.L.D.A. Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show |
JW Starr Pass Marriott Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd
Cross Streets: 22nd St & I-10
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Brandy Swanson
PO Box 2391, Tucson, AZ, 85702
520-792-9431 ph, 520-882-2836 fax
info@glda.com, www.glda.com
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Additional Info: Wholesale only. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closes at 4 p.m. on Feb. 8th, 2009. Over 25,000 qualified buyers consider the G.L.D.A. Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show their first stop when visiting the gem capital of the world - Tucson, Arizona.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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February 03 – February 07
The Best Bead Show |
Kino Veteran's Memorial Community Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way
Cross Streets: Ajo & Country Club
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Lewis Wilson
PO Box 3243, Albuquerque, NM, 87190
505-883-9295 ph, 505-883-0056 fax
crystalmyths@msn.com, www.crystalmyths.com
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| Additional Info: Open to the public. Wed 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Thurs - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Beads of all types imaginable. Findings, tools, and stringing supplies. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 03 – February 06
CREATE YOUR STYLEIN TUCSON A CRYSTALLIZED(tm)- Swarovski Elements Event |
YWCA 525 N. Bonita Ave
Cross Streets: St. Mary's and Bonita Ave
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Rebecca Whittaker
1 Kenney Drive, Cranston, RI, 02920
ph, 1-401-463-4787 fax
tucsonevent@swarovski.com, www.create-your-style.com
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| Additional Info: Open to the Public, Open Tues- Fri 10a.m.- 6p.m. CREATE your STYLE CRYSTALLIZED(tm)- Swarovski Elements is a hands on, creative forum for retailers, designers and the do-it-yourself jewelry, accessories and clothing artist. |
Wholesale: No
Wholesale Requirements: Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 04 – February 09
2009 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson; " There's No Colored Gemstone Experience Like It." |
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave (Granada Ave Entrance)
Cross Streets: Congress ST & Granada Ave.
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Mary Lou Keen
3030 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 840, Dallas, TX, 75234
214-742-4367 ph, 214-742-7334 fax
info@agta.org, www.agta.org
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Additional Info: GemHall I & Galleria February 4th-8th 10:00am – 6:00pm
GemHall I & Galleria February 9th 10:00am-4:00pm
GemHall II & Ballroom February 4th-8th 10:00am – 6:00pm
GemFair is wholesale to the jewelry trade only. Proof of being in the jewelry industry to buy for resale must be provided. Required credentials include: Government issued id, personal business card, business license, tax id, if these credentials do not prove affiliation in the industry additional credentials required include but are not limited to: JBT listing, minimum of $5,000.00 of wholesale invoices from the past twelve months from multiple companies showing related purchases.
The AGTA GemFair™ Tucson is the world’s premier tradeshow for colored gemstones. Featuring the greatest array of colored gemstone and cultured pearl dealers from the US and Canada; the best North American Designers and Manufacturers who focus on fine color-intensive jewelry; Antique and Estate Jewelry dealers; Natural Colored Diamond exhibitors; manufacturers of industry tools, equipment and semi-mounts; industry service companies.
The AGTA Gemological Testing Center is present with its mobile laboratory to provide reports on colored gemstones, the best tool for closing a sale. A selection of seminars focused on industry trends as well as technical programs will be presented. At the 2009 GemFair™, the 25th Anniversary of the Spectrum Competition will be celebrated with the 2009 winning entries on display. Continue to check www.agta.org for updates on hotel-blocks, exhibitors, events, and seminars. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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February 04 – February 09
GJX - Gem & Jewelry Exchange |
GJX Pavilion, 198 S. Granada Ave.
Cross Streets: Congress & Granada, across from the Tucson Convention Center
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Cheryl Wormington
411 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ, 85701
520-882-4200 ph, 520-882-4203 fax
info@gjxusa.com, www.gjxusa.com
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| Additional Info: Wholesale to the trade only. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closes at 4 p.m. February 9th (last buyers admitted at 3 p.m.). Over 700 booths featuring U.S. and international wholesale dealers of diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, gem carvings, findings, and lapidary equipment. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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February 04 – February 09
Tucson 2009 Whole Bead Show |
The Windmill Inn, St. Philip's Plaza, 4250 N. Campbell Rd.
Cross Streets: North Campbell & River
Shuttle Routes: TBD
PO Box 1100, Nevada City, CA, 95959-1100
530-265-2544 ph, 530-265-2776 fax
info@wholebead.com, www.wholebead.com
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Additional Info: Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. with special extended hours Friday 10 a.m - 8 p.m. Beads of precious/semi-precious gems, silver/gold, vintage/contemporary glass and crystal, handmade/handblown, natural/plastic; buttons; findings; charms; pendants; pre-made jewelry. Wholesale Requirements: Resale License.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 04 – February 09
WGJ - Worldwide Gem & Jewelry, L.L.C. |
Hotel Arizona
Cross Streets: Congress & Granada
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Cheryl Wormington
411 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ, 85701
520-882-4200 ph, 520-882-4203 fax
wgj@wgjusa.com, www.gjxusa.com
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| Additional Info: Wholesale only. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closes at 4 p.m. on Feb. 9th (last buyers admitted at 3 p.m.). Featuring U.S. and international wholesale dealers of diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, fine jewelry, fashion jewelry and gem carvings. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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February 05 – February 13
Holidome by Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers |
Holidome at Holiday Inn Palo Verde
Cross Streets: S. Palo Verde Rd & I-10
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Candace McNamara
P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS, 39071-
601-879-8832 ph, 601-879-3282 fax
info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com
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Additional Info: Wholesale only. Register online and expedite matters. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closes at 3 p.m. February 9th. Over 500 national and international exhibitors. Featuring the famous pavilions with over 150,000 sq. ft. of shopping with everything from fossils to diamonds.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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February 06 – February 09
Rio Grande Catalog In Motion Jewelry Equipment Showcase |
Hilton Tucson East
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Marketing Team
7500 Bluewater Rd., NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121
505-839-3247 ph, 505-839-3248 fax
marketing@riogrande.com, www.riogrande.com; www.cataloginmotion.com
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| Additional Info: Open daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closes at 4 p.m. on February 9. See the Rio Grande catalogs come to life! The show features primarily tools and equipment but also showcases a wide selection of products from Gems & Findings and Display & Packaging catalogs. Free seminars and hands-on demonstrations offer insight into the latest jewelry-making tools, equipment and supplies. Jewelers demonstrate some of the most popular, profitable, up-to-date tips and techniques for free as part of the exclusive Rio Grande Education In Motion program. Classes on various jewelry-related topics are also offered for a fee. Wholesale requirements: Must be active in jewelry as a trade. Open to public: Must be active in jewelry as a trade. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 06 – February 09
Tucson Westward Look Mineral Show |
Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Rd.
Cross Streets: Ina just east of Oracle
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Dave Waisman
PO Box 8543, Spokane, WA, 99203
509-458-2331 ph, fax
svldave@aol.com, www.westwardminerals.com
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| Additional Info: Open to the public and wholesale. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fine mineral specimens and meteorites from top dealers all over the world. Special lobby display on Saturday and Sunday evening program. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 12 – February 15
55th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™ |
Tucson Convention Center (Granada St. Entrance), 260 S. Church Ave
Cross Streets: Granada Ave. entrance & Congress
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Attn: President
P.O. Box 42588, Tucson, AZ, 85733-2588
520-322-5773 ph, 520-322-6031 fax
tgms@tgms.org, www.tgms.org
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| Additional Info: The world's largest gem and mineral show this year features "Minerals Oddities." Along with the special exhibits enjoy everything that has made the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show™ the most popular in the world. |
Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes
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