GJX - Rob Lowe - THE Colored Gem Dealer #TucsonGemShow

Every year I make sure to stop by Rob's booth at GJX - this last year I had a great little surprise - Rob was in a meeting and the Award Winning Gem Cutter, Stephen Kotlowski was minding the booth.

Thought I would share some photos of the fabulous gems - getting ready for the 2014 show!

My apologies to Rob - these cases were jammed full but I didn't get over to photograph them until the last day...

Robert P. Lowe Jr.
Lowe Associates - Brasil
Gemstones, Rough, Specimens
Tucson - Feb 1 - 6, 2011 - GJX booth # 205
e-mail: USA  robertplowejr (at) juno.com
e-mail: Brasil robertplowejr (at) uol.com.br

Stephen spent a few minutes showing off his award winners that were in the case...

Solid Carved Opal - this stone had tons of color in person 

Topaz and Kunzite by Stephen Kotlowski

This 276.90ct Intense Blue "Uniquely K" Pear Shape Topaz 

won Honorable mention 2010 AGTA Spectrum "Cutting Edge" Awards 

...and now onto the Gems of Rob Lowe - Rob sources his gems directly from the mines - he spends half his time in Brazil:

The 2014 AGTA GemFair Tucson - Focus on Spectrum Color!

A little inspiration from the Colorful World of the Spectrum Awards and AGTA!



What could your Spectrum entry mean to your career?  The AGTA Spectrum Awards™ offer you and your designs exposure in magazines, blogs, and industry publications.  Editors Day at the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ is a "can't miss" event!



"You can spend weeks, months or even years developing you client contact list. You can invest thousands of dollars every month just trying to reach those buyers whose business is crucial to yours. But you have to make sure you have relevant and interesting products to sell them. And nothing is more pertinent to your business than COLOR!"



"The AGTA Spectrum Awards celebrate what happens when we combine the unimaginable power of nature with the unlimited reach of the imagination. A perfect pairing of gemstones and settings is not an every day occurrence. In fact, it may happen once in a life time!"

ABOUT THE AGTA: The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is an association of United States and Canadian trade professionals dedicated to promoting the long term stability and integrity of the natural colored gemstone and Cultured Pearl industries. The Association pursues its goals through the combined use of educational programs, publicity, industry events, government and industry relations, and printed materials for both the trade and consumer. The AGTA is well-known in the gemstone and jewelry industries for maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show Announces 2014 Lecture Series....

THE PUEBLO GEM and MINERAL SHOW

January 31st - 12th 2014

At The Riverpark Inn, Tucson Arizona USA

Requests the Pleasure of your Company

At The Following Events 

To Be Held In 

THE INTERNATIONAL FINE MINERAL BUILDING

FEBRUARY 4th

7.00 P.M: STANLEY KEITH 

OF MAGMACHEM EXPLORATION ARIZONA, USA

PRESENTS

“New Ideas on the Origin of Oil: 

A Herkimer Diamond Case History from New York”

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7.30 P.M: JOLYON RALPH 

FOUNDER OF MINDAT.ORG

PRESENTS

“Mindat and Its Uses”

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8.00 P.M: REFRESHMENTS SERVED.

FEBRUARY 6th

7 P.M: JEFF SWANGER

OWNER/OPERATOR OCEANVIEW MINE PALA CALIFORNIA USA

PRESENTS

“Recent Workings at Chief Mountain”

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7.30 P.M. DR. DAVID LONDON

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK “PEGMATITES”

PROFESSOR AT THE SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY 

and GEOPHYSICS UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA USA

PRESENTS

“A Collectors Guide to Pegmatites and Their Minerals”

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8.00 P.M: REFRESHMENTS SERVED

FEBRUARY 10th

7 P.M: FEDERICO BARLOCHER

INTERNATIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER 

FROM MILAN ITALY AND A PROMINENT 

DEALER OF HIGH QUALITY UNHEATED 

BURMESE GEMS 

PRESENTS

“Mogok Myanmar (Burma): 

A secret overview of the most famous 

mining area for colored stones in the history of gems”

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7:45 P.M: DR. FEDERICO PEZZOTTA, PH.D. 

PETROLOGISTS, MINEROLOGY MUSEUM CURATOR, 

MUSEO di STORIA NATURALE, MILANO, ITALY

PRESENTS
" Color Zoning in multicolored gem Tourmaline"

8:15 P.M: REFRESHMENTS SERVED

FEBRUARY 11th

7 P.M: GAIL COPUS SPANN

DALLAS, TEXAS, USA 

RENOWNED COLLECTOR OF FINE MINERALS

PRESENTS

“The Continuing Perspectives of A Woman Collector"

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7.45 P.M: MICHAEL LEYBOV and LUDMILA CHESHKO

OF THE MINERALOGICAL ALMANAC FROM MOSCOW RUSSIA

PRESENTS

“Celebrate 20 Years In Mineralogical Publishing”

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8.15 P.M: REFRESHMENTS SERVED

Thanks to Maury Destouet the General Manager of the Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show and the always polished Aisha Jan for assembling an amazing group of Experts for this Lecture Series.

"I have the honor and pleasure to select the guest speakers and to assist in the organization of these events. Our company Rocksaholics is a proud participant of this show."

Photo Credit: 
Herkimer Diamond via the Crystal Concentric Blog  http://crystalconcentric.wordpress.com/
Pegmatite and Barlocher photos from their Facebook pages 
Gail's mineral photo from the "Gail's Collection" Gallery on the Fabre Mineral Forum

#tucsongemshow - What's Hot In Tucson 2013 NOW Shipping!!!

Yes - it's TRUE - the two elder statesmen of the Mineral Industry are BACK directed and filmed by that Swoboda kid....What's Hot In Tucson is ready for distribution!!!!  if you missed any of the Mineral shows or just wish to learn more about Gems & Minerals you NEED this video!!!

Just received the following from Bryan:

The time has finally come. The 2013 edition of What's Hot In Tucson is now shipping!!!!

 

It's been a long road to get this DVD out the door - full of fun activities like moving BlueCap Productions to Hawaii - but we're proud to say it's finally finished - and not a moment too soon.

 

This two-DVD program is full of the great interviews and specimens that you've come to expect. We filmed 44 segments over five different shows during our three week stay in Tucson and put it all together for you in this four-hour mineral marathon.

 

Many of these segments are interviews with some of today'stop mineral dealers who bring the hottest new mineral finds to Tucson every year. And beyond just showing us their specimens on display, these dealers close their doors and share their bathroom rocks with us - those are the rocks that are hidden away for only their elite customers.

 

In fact, some of the specimens we film are so sensitive that we have to get approval from the dealers to show them on the DVD - even after we've filmed them.

 

This guarantees that you, our loyal viewers, really are getting to see the hottest and newest minerals brought to Tucson every year.

 

And as if that weren't enough (and by gosh shouldn't it be?) we've also included in the 2013 edition:

• Jeff Scovil's Top Ten Tucson Photos for 2013
• An exclusive interview with The Westward Look Mineral Show's Featured Collector - Kevin Brown - as he talks about his fantastic collection that was on display
• A special segment on one of the most significant changes to the mineral world in ages - The Heritage Auction - where we feature mineral prices for the first time in What's Hot history
• Many of the wonderful TGMS cases showing off the variety of the world's fluorites - the 2013 show theme
• An in-depth look at the greatest change in mineral cases the hobby has ever seen
• AND - a surprise ending that has the mineral world in stitches

This is a What's Hot In Tucson that you do not want to miss. We're taking orders NOW and have already begun shipping.

 

So a big Mahalo (Hawaiian for "thank you") to all of you for being so patient for our first official BlueCap Productions DVD to come out of our new production office.

 

Enjoy the show and keep checking back for more exciting programs.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER
YOUR COPY TODAY!!

Attention Gemology Students - A UNIQUE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

A UNIQUE SCHOLARSHIP FOR GEMOLOGY STUDENTS!

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) is pleased to announce that it will award an ACE© It Appraisal Conference Scholarship to a deserving gemology student.  NAJA invites GIA, FGA, FGAA, FGG, FCGmA, RGA students to apply for this scholarship for the 41^st Annual ACE© It Winter Educational Conference scheduled on February 2 – 3, 2014 in Tucson AZ.

This opportunity gives the gemology student a firsthand experience of networking with appraisal professionals by attending the highly regarded NAJA educational experience during a time when Tucson devotes itself to gems, jewelry, and minerals.  The scholarship, which covers the conference fee only, requires a resume, photo and an essay explaining the reason why the gemology student would choose to become a gems and jewelry appraiser.   NAJA believes that becoming a gems and jewelry professional appraiser is a viable career option for gemological students.

Applications can be obtained through the NAJA website, www.NAJAappraisers.com, or by a faxed request to NAJA headquarters at 718.997.9057.    Deadline for submission is November 1, 2013 and the final selection by the NAJA Scholarship Advisory Board will be announced December 1, 2013.

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers is the largest membership association specializing exclusively in gem and jewelry appraising and related appraisal issues.  It offers education and networking opportunities with knowledgeable appraisal professionals.  For further information, contact Gail Brett Levine, GG, Executive Director, The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers,   P. O. Box 18, Rego Park, NY 11374, 718.896.1536  fax 718.997.9057, naja.appraisers@netzero.net,  www.NAJAappraisers.com

Tucson 2014 - The Countdown Is ON!!!

As you know - I tend to start counting down about the time that my deposit is accepted for our Housing...

Well - It is ON!!!

The AGTA is accepting registrations...

There is a NEW show in town - JCK Events will be operating the High End Jewelry Show at Starrs Pass!

....now for a little walk down memory lane.

JCK Events To Operate The High End Jewelry Show At Starr Pass Marriott

JCK Events Expands Domestic Footprint in Tucson

JCK Events announced today that it will enter the Tucson market by transforming the B2B G.L.D.A. Tucson Show, bringing a new opportunity for buying, networking, and learning to the broader jewelry industry.  The new JCK Tucson show is held at the JW Marriot Starr Pass Resort, a 4-Diamond mountaintop retreat, and Tucson’s best, during the Tucson Jewelry Weeks.  Covering finished fine jewelry, and featuring both luxury and design areas within the show, it is a fitting addition to JCK’s portfolio and one which will augment its position as the leader in finished fine jewelry shows. 

The new JCK Tucson show will take place February 3-8, 2014.

The G.L.D.A. Show (The Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association) has been an established wholesale gem & jewelry show that focuses on finished fine jewelry, a compliment to the surrounding B2B offerings in Tucson (AGTA and GJX) that thousands of suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers take advantage of.   

“JCK Tucson will cover the finished fine jewelry segment and feature luxury and design exhibitors, which will provide a new opportunity for exhibitors within the built in audience, already visiting Tucson,” says JCK’s Yancy Weinrich.  “The JW Marriott Starr Pass provides an opulent setting and environment for both exhibiting and networking beyond the show floor – with the outdoor patios, mountainous backdrop, golf course and spa; it is the place to stay while in Tucson.”

For more information about the qualification process for exhibiting please contact John Tierney at jtierney@reedexpo.com.

About JCK:
JCK is a trusted partner connecting jewelry retailers and manufacturers/suppliers with trends, news, products, education and partners to build business. Whether attending face-to-face events, building inventory with online and onsite sourcing or obtaining authoritative news and insights from JCK, the leading industry magazine in print & online, JCK offers a suite of tools, events and information to deliver sound solutions, innovative opportunities and essential information. Mark your calendars as JCK Events presents its portfolio of upcoming buying opportunities:

−        LUXURY and Elite Enclave: May 28 - 30, 2013, by invitation only, and then continues as the events open their doors to all JCK retailers May 31- June 3, 2013 - Four Seasons, THEhotel, Mandalay Bay

−        Swiss Watch: May 31 -  June 3, 2013 - THEhotel, Mandalay Bay, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental

−        JCK Las Vegas: May 31 - June 3, 2013 - Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

−        LUXURY Privé New York: July 29 - 31, 2013 - New York, The Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue

LUXURY Privé Panama: August 26 - 28, 2013 - Panama City, Panama, Westin Playa Bonita