One of my most favorite thing is the new format of the Tucson EZ-Guide:
A unique new engagement ring from Lord at the JCK Show:
This flirty earring featuring brushed metal as the gem from Sophia By Design:
The fabulous woman owned and operated Porini Gems:
Alishan never disappoints...loved his mask like pendants:
I always look forward to the latest beasties from ZORAB:
Over at the To Bead True Blue Show - Hot Cakes ROCKED!
I loved the glittery necklaces from Firefly Designs:
The raw gems of Jewelry by Kia:
...and these crazy man-made beads that seemed to have a light within!
In the big tent - GJX - Jefferey Bergman had these amazing sapphires along with his incredible collection of Trapiche Sapphire:
Rob Lowe had gorgeous bi-color and watermelon Tourmaline:
I shared a table with a woman who through this gem to me and asked if I knew what it was (FYI - it was the size of my thumb!):
At AGTA my first stop is always PrimaGemsUSA:
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| Zoisite |
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| Mint Tourmaline that turns pink in black light |
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| The incredible Chi of Galatea tells us about the Momento Pearl |
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| A NEW Leslie Weinberg Design |
Erica Courtney Earrings and Csarite Ring
One of the newest shows...the new Glass only show!
The Pueblo Show at the Riverpark is definitely a favorite...John Dyer's booth in the tent:
Marco with Gems In Gems:
Maury and Aisha introducing the featured speakers at the Mineral Lecture Series:
...and what a fun and educational series it is....
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| The always inspiring Aisha Jan of Rocksaholics |
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| It is always a fun evening but bundle up! |
Just a little bit of the stunning Aquamarine that Rocksaholics brought to the show:
...at the Gem Mall
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| I got to meet my Facebook friend Ajay! |
Over at the Tucson City Center Hotel (InnSuites), Dinosaurs roamed the earth:
Museum quality skeletons filled rooms:
Upstairs above the lobby is a designer showroom that will amaze you:
At one of the Special Events for the Fine Mineral Show at the Westward Look, I met the incomparable cutter Victor Tuzlukov
...at the show:
A small sampling of the museum quality pieces this show attracts....
