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What do you wear to a gem show?
More Tucson Gem Show Tips
- Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes (I love the stylish look of Sketcher Mary Jane flats), you’ll be walking miles!
- Don’t forget the sunscreen, some of the shows are outside.
- Bring a canvas shopping bag to carry purchases.
What happens at gem shows?
What kind of exhibits are at the shows and what can I buy? You can find everything from gemstones and meteorites to rare diamonds and to boxes made of petrified wood. Dealers specialize in loose stones, jewelry, African art, beads, polished stones, minerals, fossils, and gifts.
What should I bring to a gem show?
place to keep your cash, wallet and credit cards). Rent your car prior arriving to Tucson to get lower prices for rentals. Bring a sample of your cut stones if you are trying t match them (colors or shapes). Bring a hand sanitizer since some beads are dirty.
Where is the Tucson gem show?
Tucson Convention Center
The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is the key event of the entire showcase. From its humble beginnings in 1955, the show now takes place over 181,000 square feet in the fabulous Tucson Convention Center.
What is the best gem show?
The original, oldest, and most prestigious show is the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®,held annually at the Tucson Convention Center in the city’s downtown district, which features 160-plus exhibits and a packed schedule of seminars and lectures.
What is the biggest gem show?
Tucson Mineral Show
The colossal Tucson Mineral Show is by far the largest gem and mineral show on earth. It’s not a single show or held at a single location.
What can you bring to Tucson gem show?
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tucson Gem Show….The JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show requires three things:
- Government-issued Photo ID.
- Proof of Registered Business.
- Proof of Buying Wholesale from the Gem & Jewelry Industry.
Is Tucson gem show Cancelled?
Canceled
Tucson Gem & Mineral Show/Date
Will Tucson have the gem show in 2021?
Tucson Gem Show 2021 September (Fall) Schedule 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Rd.
Where is the biggest gem show?
Tucson Gem
The original, oldest, and most prestigious show is the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®,held annually at the Tucson Convention Center in the city’s downtown district, which features 160-plus exhibits and a packed schedule of seminars and lectures.
How much is it to get into the gem show?
There is a waiting list to get a Dealer’s space at the Gem Show and many openings occur when a Dealer unexpectedly cancels at the last minute. Public admission to the show is $3 for adults, which admits visitors to all three show days.