2010 Winter Shows
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January 27 – February 13
ABC Direct West |
349 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Cross Streets: Ft. Lowell Rd between First & Stone Ave.
Tomas Smith
349 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85705
520-696-9490 ph, 520-696-0039 fax
david@beadholiday.com, www.abcdirectbeads.com
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Additional Info: Wholesale and retail. Open daily 9 a.m. - 6 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 27 – February 13
ABC Direct East |
3301 E. Pennsylvania St
Cross Streets: One block west of S. Palo Verde Rd
Tomas Smith
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520-696-9490 ph, 520-696-0039 fax
david@beadholiday.com, www.abcdirectbeads.com
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Additional Info: Wholesale and retail. Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 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 13
Globe-X Gem and Mineral Show |
Days Inn, 222 S. Freeway Ave.
Cross Streets: I-10 / Congress
Shuttle Routes: Ruby/Emerald
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: Hours of operation 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Dealer’s rooms open at their discretion. Handicap accessible.
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
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 29 – February 14
Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show |
292 S. Freeway Ave.
Cross Streets: S. Freeway Ave. between Congress St. & Starr Pass Blvd.
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 28th of January. Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Show will be operating a shuttle.
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 29 – February 14
Tucson Showplace |
1530 S. Freeway Ave.
Cross Streets: I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd.
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: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm daily. Handicap accessible.
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. Wholesale requirements may vary per dealer. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 29 – February 14
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
Mike New
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. Hours of Operation: January 29th- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. January 30th to February 14th, open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handicap accessible.
Wholesale only. A real wholesale mineral, gem & fossil show with various dealers to include: Top-Gem Minerals, Ramos' Minerals, Peru; Vasconcelos, Brazil; 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 29 – February 09
J.O.G.S. Gem & Jewelry Show |
Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Rd.
Cross Streets: Irvington & I-10
Karina Minosyan
3750 E. Irvington Rd., 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. Handicap accessible.
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, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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January 29 – February 14
Rock, Gem & Lapidary Show |
ColorWright Warehouse 1201 N. Main Ave
Cross Streets: Main Ave. and Speedway
Rob Kulakosfsky
ColorWright Warehouse, 1201 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85705
520-792-1439 ph, fax
rk2@color-wright.com, http://www.color-wright.com
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Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible.
The Rock, Gem & Lapidary Show is a new venue featuring tons of rough. Fossils, lapidary equipment and supplies, slabs, cabochons, faceting rough, gemology equipment, licensed certification and release of blue topaz and much, much more are all available at this great location. |
Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes
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January 29 – February 13
Howard Johnson Gem and Mineral Show |
Howard Johnson-1010 S Freeway Rd.
Piyush Patel
1010 S. Freeway, Tucson, AZ, 85701
520-251-1800 ph, 520-791-3808 fax
Hojogemshow@aol.com, www.howardjohnsontucson.com
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| Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Handicap accessible. |
Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes
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January 29 – February 13
La Quinta Gem and Mineral Show |
La Quinta- 750 W Star Pass Blvd
Piyush Patel
750 W Star Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85713
520-251-1800 ph, 520-791-3808 fax
Laquintagemshow@aol.com, www.howardjohnsontucson.com
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| Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Handicap Accessible. |
Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 14
Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show |
Tucson Electric Park-2500 E. Ajo Way
Cross Streets: Ajo Way/Kino Parkway
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. Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily (Closes at 4:00 pm on the last day). Handicap accessible.
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: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 13
Fine Minerals International Show |
450 N. Granada Ave.(Next to Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort (formerly Innsuites)
Cross Streets: Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd. (next to Innsuites)
Daniel Trinchillo Jr.
450 N. Granada Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
917-295-7141 ph, 520-792-8504 fax
Daniel@finemineral.com
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Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily. Wholesale and open to the public. Handicap accessible.
Wholesale and open to the public. Specializing in fine minerals, gem and lapidary artworks, and exquisite jewelry. Three dealers; Fine Minerals International, Lawrence Stoller, and Ernesto Moreira, each showing different ways minerals can be enjoyed.
450 N. Granada Ave. (Next to Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort - formerly Innsuites)
Cross Streets: Granada Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 12
Grant Inn by Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, INC. |
Grant Inn (Formerly Quality Inn), 1365 W. Grant Rd.
Cross Streets: Grant & I-10
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. Hours of Operation: Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. February 12th open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handicap accessible.
Register online and expedite matters. Featuring more than 150 National and International dealers of gems, minerals, lapidary equipment, beads. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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January 30 – February 12
Gem Mall by Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, INC. |
Gem Mall 4475 S. Country Club Rd.
Cross Streets: Country Club / Michigan Ave
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. Hours of Operation: Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. February 12th open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handicap accessible.
Register online and expedite matters. Over 250 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 License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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January 30 – February 13
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show |
Quality Inn Benson Hwy, 1025 E. Benson Hwy (between Park & Ajo Way)
Cross Streets: I-10 between Park & Ajo
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mzexpos@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com
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Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except 02-13- all shows will close at 5:00 pm. Partly handicap accessible. Wholesale credentials are at Vendor's discretion.
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
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 13
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show |
Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort (Formerly InnSuites City Center), 475 N. Granada Ave.
Cross Streets: St. Mary's Rd & Granada Ave.
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mzexpos@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com
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Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except 02-13- all shows will close at 5:00 pm. Partly handicap accessible. Wholesale credentials are at Vendor's discretion.
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
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 13
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show |
Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N. Oracle Rd.
Cross Streets: Oracle at Drachman
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mzexpos@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com
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Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except 02-13- all shows will close at 5:00 pm. Partly handicap accessible. Wholesale credentials are at Vendor's discretion.
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
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 13
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show |
Ramada Limited Hotel, 665 N. Freeway Ave.
Cross Streets: Freeway Ave. & St. Mary's Rd.
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mzexpos@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com
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Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except 02-13- all shows will close at 5:00 pm. Partly handicap accessible. Wholesale credentials are at Vendor's discretion.
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
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 13
Mineral & Fossil Co-op Show |
1635 N. Oracle Rd., next to the College Place Property.
Cross Streets: Elm & Drachman
Frank E. Wilbur
11066 E. Nell Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85209
480-219-6779 ph, fax
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Additional Info: Wholesale only. Open daily 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Handicap accessible.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License
Open to Public: No
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January 30 – February 14
African Art Village |
1134 S. Farmington Rd.(behind Waffle House on Starr Pss Blvd and Frontage Rd)
Cross Streets: I-10 & Starr Pass Blvd., behind Waffle House
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. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion.
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
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 14
JG&M Expo Simpson Street |
601 W. Simpson St.
Cross Streets: East of I-10 along frontage road & Simpson, near TCC
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: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except on February 14th- the show will close at 4:00pm. Handicap accessible. Open to the public
Jewelry, gems and minerals at great prices. Free parking.
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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes
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January 30 – February 14
JG&M Expo Michigan Street |
3300 Michigan St.
Cross Streets: Next to the Holidome in the former John Deere & Frito Lay buildings
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:
Wholesale only. You may have to show multiple Wholesale credentials. Please bring a combination of the following: Photo ID, Business Card, Business License and Tax ID number.
Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily, except on February 14th- the show will close at 4:00pm. Handicap accessible.
Jewelry, gems, minerals, gold, silver, crystals, statues, beads, tools, and equipment.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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January 30 – February 11
Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show |
Riverpark Inn, 350 S. Freeway (Congress St., South Frontage Rd.)
Cross Streets: Congress St. and Frontage Rd.
Maurice Destouet
Riverpark Inn, Tucson, AZ, 85745
310-586-6815 ph, 310-586-0771 fax
noonan@pueblogemshow.com, www.pueblogemshow.com
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Additional Info:
Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm from January 30th to February 11th, 10:00 am-4:00 pm on February 12th and 10:00 am-6:00 pm for the Extended Show February 13th to 15th.
Handicap accessible. No wholesale credentials required. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card
Open to Public: Yes
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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
Julia Solo
201 W. Lester St., Tucson, AZ, 85705
520-882-8884 ph, 520-882-0053 fax
julia@madagascarminerals.com, www.madagascarminerals.com
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Additional Info: Wholesale only. Hours of operation: 9a.m.-6p.m. Wholesale credentials requested are at vendor's discretion.
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 14
Executive Inn Mineral & Fossil Shows |
345 W. Speedway Blvd
Cross Streets: Speedway Blvd. & Main Ave.
Rampal Yadav
992 Raburn Drive, Liburn, GA, 30047
770-696-5321 ph, 770-696-5331 fax
Mineralfossilshow@yahoo.com, www.eimfs.com
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| Additional Info: Hours of operation: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. |
Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 14
Executive Inn Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show |
Executive Inn & Suites, 333 W. Drachman St.(Corner of Drachman and Oracle)
Cross Streets: Corner of Drachman and Oracle
Tony Thurber
P.O. Box 651551, Salt Lake City, UT, 85165
801-399-1110 ph, 801-621-2631 fax
tthurber@q.com, www.eigmfs.com
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Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion. Volume purchases preferred for Wholesale.
We have a balanced mix or gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils and natural art. Several Australian Opal dealers. Diamond tools (Lasco), lapidary and gem tools. Lab grown crystals. Artist and dealer equipment and supplies. Indonesian petrified wood and furniture. Burmese and Guatemalan jade. Huge mineral crystals on custom-cast brass pedestals. Rough carving, faceting and cabbing material. We have very few beads.
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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 14
American Indian Exposition |
Flamingo Travelodge Hotel Ballroom, 1300 N. Stone Ave
Cross Streets: Stone Ave & Drachman St.
Fred Synder
P.O. Box 27626, Tucson, AZ, 85726-7626
520-622-4900 ph, 520-622-3525 fax
info@usaindianinfo.org, www.usaindianinfo.org
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Additional Info: Hours of operation: 10:00am to 5:00pm. Wholesale and retail. Handicap Accessible. Classes available: Demonstrating artists--custom silversmithing.
Authentic American Indian crafts and art from over 50 tribal communities. 40 featured artists changing throughout the 14 days. Weekend tribal dancers. Buy direct and see the artist at work.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 05
To Bead True Blue |
Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park-445 S. Alvernon Way
Cross Streets: Alvernon Way and 22nd St.
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 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handicap accessible. "True-Blue Shuttle" available. Complimentary Classes and Demonstrations.
500 exhibitors and workshops, that reflect the traditions of pattern and design in handmade arts such as, bead making, ceramics, metal working, glass art, artistic suppliers, hand-loomed textiles, art jewelry, lapidary, ethnographic art, gold & silver, enameling, collectibles, gemstones, designer components, and antiquities. All buyers welcome.
Register online or at the door. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, 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
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: Hours of operation: 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 14
Tucson Electric Park RV Gem Show |
Tucson Electric Park, 2500 E. Ajo Way
Cross Streets: Kino and Ajo Way
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. Hours of Operation: 9a.m.- 5p.m. daily.
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: Yes
Open to Public: Yes
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January 31 – February 13
Granada Avenue Mineral Show |
350 N. Granada (next to InnSuites)
Cross Streets: Granada / St Marys
679 S. Ocean Ave, Freeport, NY, 11520
516-623-3800 ph, 516-623-0197 fax
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| Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. |
Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes
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February 01 – February 04
Centurion Jewelry by Invitation Only, L.L.C. |
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 07
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
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. Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, except on Feb. 7th- we close at 4:00 pm. Handicap accessible.
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, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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February 02 – February 07
AGTA GemFair™ Tucson |
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave (Granada Ave Entrance)
Cross Streets: Congress ST & Granada Ave.
Mary Lou Keen
3030 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 840, Dallas, TX, 75234
520-622-8877 ph, 214-742-7334 fax
info@agta.org, www.agta.org
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Additional Info: Hours of Operation: Feb. 2-6: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Feb. 7: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Handicap accessible. AGTA provides complimentary shuttles to almost all of its preferred hotels. Please look at www.agta.org for more details.
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, Industry buyer credentials, 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.
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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Business License, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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February 02 – February 07
GJX - Gem & Jewelry Show |
GJX Pavilion, 198 S. Granada Ave.
Cross Streets: Congress & Granada, across from the Tucson Convention Center
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. Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, except February 7th- hours are: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.(last buyers admitted at 3 p.m.). Handicap accessible.
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
Open to Public: No
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February 02 – February 05
CREATE YOUR STYLE IN TUCSON/CRYSTALLIZED(tm)- Swarovski Elements |
YWCA 525 N. Bonita Ave
Cross Streets: St. Mary's and Bonita Ave
Rebecca Whittaker
1 Kenney Drive, Cranston, RI, 02920
1-800-388-8842 ph, 1-401-463-4787 fax
tucsonevent@swarovski.com, http://www.create-your-style.com/Content.Node/events-and-stores/events/TUCSON-2010---SAVE-THE-DATE.en.php
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Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, except for Firday the 2nd- the show will close at 4:00 pm.. Handicap accessible. Will have private shuttle- please seek additional information at the website: http://www.create-your-style.com/Content.Node/events-and-stores/events/TUCSON-2010---SAVE-THE-DATE.en.php
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.
Please visit the website for addittional information:
http://www.create-your-style.com/Content.Node/events-and-stores/events/TUCSON-2010---SAVE-THE-DATE.en.php |
Wholesale: No
Wholesale Requirements: Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 03 – February 08
17th Whole Bead Show |
The Windmill Inn, St. Philip's Plaza, 4250 N. Campbell Ave.
Cross Streets: North Campbell Ave. & River Rd.
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: Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. with special extended hours Friday, February 5th, 10 a.m - 9 p.m. Handicap accessible. Please note- Wholesale Credentials required is/are: Resale License.
Beads of precious/semi-precious gems, silver/gold, vintage/contemporary glass and crystal, handmade/handblown, natural/plastic; buttons; findings; charms; pendants; pre-made jewelry.
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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes
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February 04 – February 08
The Best Bead Show |
Kino Veteran's Memorial Community Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way
Cross Streets: Ajo Way & Country Club Rd.
John Iannucci
PO BOX 4, Broomall, PA, 19008
610-909-2674 ph, 610-359-8415 fax
Bestbeadshow@yahoo.com, www.bestbeadshow.com
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Additional Info:
Best Bead Show shuttle. Continuous loop from Best Bead Show to the TEP shows. Hours of operation: Open to the public- 02-04-08, 10 am to 8 pm; 02-05-08 to 02-07-08, 10 am to 6 pm and 02-08-08, 10 am to 5 pm. Handicap accessible.
Beads of all types imaginable. Findings, tools, and stringing supplies. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 04 – February 12
Holidome by Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, INC. |
Holidome at Holiday Inn Palo Verde-4550 S. Palo Verde Rd.
Cross Streets: S. Palo Verde Rd & I-10
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. Hours of Operation: Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. February 12th open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handicap accessible.
Register online and expedite matters. 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 License, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No
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February 05 – February 08
Rio Grande Catalog In Motion Jewelry Equipment Showcase |
Hilton Tucson East- 7600 East Broadway
Cross Streets: Broadway and Pantano
Marketing Team
7600 East Broadway, Tucson, AZ, 85710
505-839-3247 ph, 505-839-3248 fax
marketing@riogrande.com, www.riogrande.com
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Additional Info: Shuttles available at TCC and the Holidome. Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Closes at 4 p.m. on February 8th. Handicap accessible.
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, Photo ID, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 05 – February 08
Tucson Westward Look Mineral Show |
Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Rd.
Cross Streets: Ina just east of Oracle
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: Hours of Operation: Open Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m and on Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicap accessible in most rooms. Open to the public and wholesale.
Westward Look Show 2010, Westward Look Resort, Ninth Annual Show, 245 E. Ina Road, Tucson, Arizona, Over 25 of the top dealers in the world, Saturday "Collector Day": Will Larson will show his private collection; Sunday Evening Program: A distinguished panel of mineral artists including Eberhard Equit, Hildegard Konighofer, Susan Robinson and moderated by Wendell Wilson. A gallery of other artists and social hour will be at 6:30pm, panel presentation at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome! For more information: www.westwardminerals.com |
Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes
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February 06 – February 08
The Tucson Bead Show |
Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park-445 S. Alvernon Way
Cross Streets: Alvernon Way and 22nd St.
Anna Johnson
PO Box 848, Nevada City, CA, 95959
530-274-2222 ph, 530-284-2244 fax
Tucsonbeadshow@msn.com, www.thetucsonbeadshow.com
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Additional Info: Open to public and wholesale. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handicap accessible. "True-Blue Shuttle" available. Complimentary Classes and Demonstrations.
500 fine artists, artisans, suppliers; beads, jewelry, lapidary, art couture, antiquities, textiles, hand dyed silks, gold & silver, precious gems, artwear, cloth, handwovens, & decorative arts; with over 50 ongoing workshops & demonstrations. Open to the public, both wholesale & retail. |
Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements: Business Card, Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes
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February 11 – February 14
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show |
Tucson Convention Center (Granada St. Entrance), 260 S. Church Ave
Cross Streets: Granada Ave. entrance & Congress
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: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except for Sunday, 02-15, the show closes at 5:00pm. Handicap accessible.
The world's largest gem and mineral show this year features "Gems & Gem Minerals." 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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