Winter Shows

2010 Winter Shows

January 22 – February 14
Madagascar Minerals Gem Show

201 W. Lester St, Southwest Corner of Lester Street and Tenth Avenue
Cross Streets: Oracle / Lester
Robert Grant
201 W. Lester St., Tucson, AZ, 85705
520-882-8884 ph, 520-882-0053 fax
julia@madagascarminerals.com, www.madagascarminerals.com

Additional Info:

Wholesale and Public. Hours of operation: 9a.m.-6p.m. Wholesale credentials requested are at vendor's discretion.

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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: Yes


January 27 – February 13
A Bead Circus

3301 E Pennsylvania St
Cross Streets: Palo Verde Rd & Ajo Way(Near Gem Mall)
Tomas Smith
349 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85705
520-696-9490 ph, 520-696-0039 fax
sales@abcdirectbeads.com, www.abcdirectbeads.com

Additional Info: Wholesale and retail. Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Wholesale show with retail vendors - lots of fun at a slower pace.

Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes


January 27 – February 13
ABC Direct West

355 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.beadholiday.com

Additional Info: Retail only. Open daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.   Lots of fun at a slower pace.

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Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes


January 28 – 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

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.

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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.

Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business License,  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes


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

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.

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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; Arcane Artifacts, 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.

Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business Card,  Business License,  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No


January 29 – February 13
Globe-X Gem and Mineral Show

Days Inn, 222 S. Freeway Ave.
Cross Streets: I-10 / Congress
Piyush Patel
222 South Freeway, Tucson, AZ, 85745-3234
520-791-7511 ph, 520-622-3481 fax
sup8casa@aol.com, http://www.daysinntucson.com/

Additional Info:

Hours of operation 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Dealer’s rooms open at their discretion. Handicap accessible.

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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.

Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


January 29 – February 13
Howard Johnson Gem and Mineral Show

Howard Johnson-1010 S Freeway Rd.
Cross Streets: I-10 & Farmington Rd
Piyush Patel
1010 S. Freeway, Tucson, AZ, 85701
520-251-1800 ph, 520-791-3808 fax
Hojogemshow@aol.com, www.howardjohnsontucson.com

Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Handicap accessible.

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Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes


January 29 – February 09
J.O.G.S. Gem & Jewelry Show

Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd
Cross Streets: Irvington Rd & I-10
Karina Minosyan
3750 E. Irvington Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85714
213-629-3030 ph, 213-629-3434 fax
info@jogsshow.com, www.jogsshow.com

Additional Info:

Wholesale only. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handicap accessible.

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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


January 29 – February 13
La Quinta Gem and Mineral Show

La Quinta- 750 W Star Pass Blvd
Cross Streets: Starr Pass Blvd & Farmington Rd
Piyush Patel
750 W Star Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85713
520-251-1800 ph, 520-791-3808 fax
Laquintagemshow@aol.com, www.howardjohnsontucson.com

Additional Info:

Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Handicap Accessible.

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Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes


January 29 – February 13
Maine Avenue Mineral Faire

1027 N Main Ave
Cross Streets: Speedway & Main Ave
Jayne Rossman
1027 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
520-256-9181 ph, fax
Rossmanja@gmail.com, www.calroq.com

Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Open to the Public and Wholesale. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion.

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Mostly wholesale crystals, and rare, fine specimens from around the world. We also offer 16 brand new show spaces and year-round storage.

Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business Card,  Business License,  Photo ID,  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes


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
rk3@color-wright.com, http://www.color-wright.com

Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible.

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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


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

Additional Info:

Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion.

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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


January 30 – February 14
African Art Village

1134 S Farmington Rd(behind Waffle House on StarrPass 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, www.africanartvillage.com

Additional Info:

Open daily 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion.

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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


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
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mzexpos@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com

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. Will have a shuttle, please visit www.mzexpos.com for information.

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.

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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


January 30 – February 13
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show

Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort, 475 N Granada Ave
Cross Streets: St. Mary's Rd & Granada Ave
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mzexpos@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com

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. Will have a shuttle, please visit www.mzexpos.com for information.

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.

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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


January 30 – February 13
Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show

Mineral & Fossil Marketplace1 1333 N Oracle Rd
Cross Streets: Oracle Rd & Drachman St
Shuttle Routes: TBD
Marty Zinn
PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM, 87004
505-867-0425 ph, 505-867-0073 fax
mzexpos@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com

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. Will have a shuttle, please visit www.mzexpos.com for information.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.

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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


January 30 – February 13
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
mzexpos@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com

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. Will have a shuttle, please visit www.mzexpos.com for information.

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 antiquities. Retail and wholesale, open to the public, no charge for admission.

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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


January 30 – February 02
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

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.

Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: No


January 30 – February 14
Executive Inn Mineral & Fossil Hotel Show

Executive Inn & Suites, 333 W Drachman St(Corner of Drachman and Oracle)
Cross Streets: Corner of Drachman and Oracle
Rampal Yadav
992 Raburn Dr, Liburn, GA, 30047
520-791-7551 ph, 801-621-2631 fax
mineralfossilshow@yahoo.com, www.eimfs.com

Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion.

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


January 30 – February 14
Executive Inn Mineral & Fossil Tent Show

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

Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion.

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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


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)
James Elliott
450 N. Granada Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
917-295-7141 ph, 520-792-8504 fax
Daniel@finemineral.com

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


January 30 – February 12
Gem Mall by Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, INC.

Gem Mall 4475 S Country Club Rd
Cross Streets: Country Club / Michigan Ave
Felicia Crigler
P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS, 39071-
601-879-8832 ph, 601-879-3282 fax
info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com

Additional Info: Wholesale only. Hours of Operation: Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. February 12th open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handicap accessible. There is a shuttle system that runs between all G&LW Show Sites. Shuttles run during show hours. Please check information posted at each location for shuttle frequency.

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


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
Felicia Crigler
P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS, 39071-
601-879-8832 ph, 601-879-3282 fax
info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com

Additional Info: Wholesale only. Hours of Operation: Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. February 12th open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handicap accessible. There is a shuttle system that runs between all G&LW Show Sites. Shuttles run during show hours. Please check information posted at each location for shuttle frequency.

Register online and expedite matters. Featuring more than 150 National and International dealers of gems, minerals, lapidary equipment, beads.

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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business License,  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No


January 30 – February 14
JG&M Expo Michigan Street

3300 Michigan St
Cross Streets: Next to 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

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. Wholesale Credentials: Please bring a trio of the following: Photo ID, Business Card, Business License and/or Tax ID number.

Jewelry, gems and minerals at great prices. Free parking.

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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business Card,  Business License,  Photo ID,  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: No


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

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, minerals, gold, silver, crystals, statues, beads, tools, and equipment.

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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


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

Additional Info: Wholesale only. Open daily 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale Credentials required is/are: Resale License and Business Card.

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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business Card
Open to Public: No


January 30 – February 11
Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show

Riverpark Inn, 350 S Freeway (Congress St, South Frontage Rd)
Cross Streets: Congress St. & Frontage Rd.
Maurice Destouet
Riverpark Inn, Tucson, AZ, 85745
310-586-6815 ph, 310-586-0771 fax
noonan@pueblogemshow.com, www.pueblogemshow.com

Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Handicap accessible.

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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business Card
Open to Public: Yes


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

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.

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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business Card,  Business License,  Photo ID,  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes


January 31 – February 14
American Indian Exposition

Flamingo Quality Hotel Ballroom, 1300 N. Stone Ave.
Cross Streets: Stone Ave & Drachman St.
Shuttle Routes: Call us for a taxi
Fred Synder
1300 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ, 85701
520-622-4900 ph, 520-622-3525 fax
info@usaindianinfo.org, www.usaindianinfo.org

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


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

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.

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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


January 31 – February 13
Granada Avenue Mineral Show

350 N. Granada- Next to Hotel Tucson City Center Conference Suite Resort (formerly Innsuites)
Cross Streets: Granada / St Marys
Harvey Siegel
679 S. Ocean Ave, Freeport, NY, 11520
516-623-3800 ph, 516-623-0197 fax

Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.

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Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes


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

Additional Info: Open to public and wholesale. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handicap accessible. Complimentary Classes and Demonstrations. To Bead True Blue shuttle is called "True-Blue" (Turquoise Route), making daily stops at Simpson Street Parking Hub, Convention Center, and Holidome, starting at 10am each morning. For additional information, please visit our website (it is located under Fast Facts): http://www.tobeadtrueblue.com/fastfacts.html or call 530-274-2222.

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.

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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business Card,  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes


January 31 – February 15
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

Additional Info:

Open to the public and wholesale. Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. daily. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion.

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.

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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


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
120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD, 20850
301-294-1640 ph, 301-294-0034 fax
info@intergem.net, www.Intergem.com

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. Please visit www.glda.com/ for further details, including shuttle information.

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


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

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


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
Kisha Reid
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

Additional Info: Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, except for Friday the 2nd- the show will close at 4:00 pm.. Handicap accessible. Will have private shuttle- please seek additional information at the website.

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.

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Wholesale: No
Wholesale Requirements:  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes


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

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.

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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business Card,  Business License,  Photo ID
Open to Public: No


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/shows_tucson_2010.htm

Additional Info:

Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. with special extended hours Friday, February 5th, 10 a.m - 9 p.m. ADA accessible. Please note- Wholesale Credentials required is/are: Resale License. FREE Shuttle every 30 minutes,
Stops: G&LW Holidome, Simpson Street Hub, and The Windmill Inn - www.wholebead.com/shows_tucson_2010.htm

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


February 03 – February 07
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

Additional Info: Best Bead Show shuttle. Continuous loop from Best Bead Show to the TEP shows. Hours of operation: Open to the public- 02-03-10- 10 am to 8 pm; 02-04-10 to 02-06-10- 10 am to 6 pm and 02-07-10 -10 am to 5 pm. Handicap accessible. Please note: Wholesale credentials requested are at Vendor's discretion and may include a request for a Resale License.

Beads of all types imaginable. Findings, tools, and stringing supplies.

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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business Card,  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes


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
Felicia Crigler
P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS, 39071-
601-879-8832 ph, 601-879-3282 fax
info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com

Additional Info: Wholesale only. Hours of Operation: Open daily 10:00am-6:00pm. February 12th open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handicap accessible. There is a shuttle system that runs between all G&LW Show Sites. Shuttles run during show hours. Please check information posted at each location for shuttle frequency.

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


February 05 – February 08
Rio Grande Catalog In Motion

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

Additional Info: Shuttles available at TCC and the Holidome, please visit www.cataloginmotion.com/cim_about_tucson.html for detailed information about the shuttle. 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.

February 5th: Registration: 8:00AM
Show Hours: 9AM-6PM
February 6th: Registration: 8:00AM
Show Hours: 9AM-6PM
February 7th: Registration: 8:00AM
Show Hours: 9AM-6PM
February 8th: Registration: 8:00AM
Show Hours: 9AM-4PM

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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


February 05 – February 08
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

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

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Wholesale: Yes
Open to Public: Yes


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

Additional Info: Open to public and wholesale. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handicap accessible. Complimentary Classes and Demonstrations. To Bead True Blue shuttle is called "True-Blue" (Turquoise Route), making daily stops at Simpson Street Parking Hub, Convention Center, and Holidome, starting at 10am each morning. For additional information, please visit our website (it is located under Fast Facts): http://www.tobeadtrueblue.com/fastfacts.html or call 530-274-2222.

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.

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Wholesale: Yes
Wholesale Requirements:  Business Card,  Tax ID Number
Open to Public: Yes


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
Carole Lee
P.O. Box 42588, Tucson, AZ, 85733-2588
520-322-5773 ph, 520-322-6031 fax
tgms@tgms.org, www.tgms.org

Additional Info:

Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; except for Sunday, 02-14, the show closes at 5:00pm. Handicap accessible. Attention: Special Events for kids....Lectures and Seminars Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Open to the Public.... Silent auction open on Saturday evening. Please visit www.tgms.org/ for additional details.

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 ShowTM the most popular in the world.

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Wholesale: No
Open to Public: Yes


  

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