TUCSON 2012: Vendors Worth Looking For!

by Robyn Hawk on January 26, 2012



WE HAVE TWO SHOWROOMS FOR THE 2012 GEM SHOW:
HOTEL TUCSON CITY CENTER/INN SUITES AND TEP (TUCSON ELECTRIC PARK)

Geoff's Aerolite Meteorites Hotel Tucson City Center showroom (Suite 323 - Hotel Tucson City Center at 475 North Granada at St. Mary's, one block east of I-10) is open every day from Friday, January 27 through Saturday, February 11 from 10 to 6 pmAerolite Meteorites is in Suite 323 and don't miss our great friend and gem show partner, Anne Black of Impactika Meteorites in Suite 322.

Our Aerolite Meteorites tent at the TEP (Tucson Electric Park) show in 2011 was a huge hit with Meteorite Men fans and meteorite collectors, and we'll be back again in 2012. Our TEP booth will be offering an incredible assortment of quality iron meteorites—large and small—at wholesale prices to the public. TEP booth open from Saturday, January 28 through Sunday, February 12 from 10 pm to 6 pm. You will not believe the prices on our superb iron meteorites. Come see us first!






EVAN JONES UNIQUE MINERALS

Evan Jones and Marc Miterman have joined forces as UNIQUE MINERALS bringing you the combined experience of over 65 years in minerals. Please stop by and see us at our two Tucson Show locations.
UNIQUE MINERALS
FEB. 2- 6
THE WESTWARD LOOK FINE MINERAL SHOW
ROOM 315

FEB. 9-12
THE TUCSON GEM & MINERAL SHOW
BOOTH 516-518

FEATURING:
AZURITE, MALACHITE, BROCHANTITE, MILPILLAS MINE, SONORA, MEXICO
We bring you the finest and largest selection

SMOKY QUARTZ
LINCOLN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
The best smoky quartzes from the USA

QUARTZ, EPIDOTE, FLUORITE
SANTA TERESA MTNS., ARIZONA
Featured in the upcoming "Collecting Arizona" book

MINERALS OF ARIZONA
Celebrate the Centennial!











February 3rd -- 6th, 2012

The 11th Annual Westward Look Resort Mineral Show
at the Westward Look Resort in Room #230 (Building 21)

... AND

February 9th -- 12th, 2012 

The 58th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
at the Tucson Convention Center in Booth #517-521

 We're bringing plenty of new items including newly discovered, and classic mineral specimens from around the world, exciting gem crystals, custom faceted and carved gemstones, and one-of-a-kind pieces of custom jewelry.  Stop in and see us and check out all the new pieces we have to offer.  We look forward to seeing all of you there !!  


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Andesine Locales Added to AGTA Seminar Schedule

by Robyn Hawk on January 25, 2012



Andesine & Labradorite from Tibet, Inner Mongolia, Mexico & Oregon: A Tucson Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dana Schorr

Panelists:  Richard Hughes, Ahmadjan Abduriyim, George Rossman, Adolf Peretti with Shane McClure & John Emmett


The mining of natural red and green andesine in Tibet and near-colorless andesine in Inner Mongolia has been a subject of controversy.  Large quantities of diffusion-treated andesine from Inner Mongolia entered the world markets without proper disclosure starting about 2000; however the idea that there might also be a source of natural red andesine in Tibet has been met with extreme skepticism from some quarters.  This has not only polarized the gemological community, but has also created a lack of confidence in natural Oregon sunstone.

This program will present the latest results from field visits to both Tibet and Inner Mongolia, along with advanced testing of stones from each of those deposits. 

Simple tests will be described to separate both Tibetan and Inner Mongolian andesines from Oregon sunstones.  The purpose is to finally put to rest the controversy surrounding these stones.

Free samples will be handed out to all attendees.

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Tucson 2012: Vendors, Vendors, Vendors…

January 25, 2012

                            ”One new piece that I am exceptionally excited about is the Olive branch bib necklace. As beautiful as it looks in pictures, it’s even more stunning…

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Tucson 2012: Classes, Workshops and Demos

January 25, 2012

“At The Bench Live” by MJSA at the AGTA Gemfair:  There’s nothing like learning from the masters—and jewelers who attend MJSA’s At the Bench Live seminars do just that. Featuring the industry’s most renowned experts, At the Bench Live offe…

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Special Events – Tucson 2012

January 14, 2012

Saturday Collector’s Day at the Westward Look Fine Mineral ShowCollection: Private Collection of Ron GladnickWhen: Saturday, February 4, 2012   Time: 10AM – 4PMWhere: Westward Look Resort LobbyInformation:  http://finemineralshow.com/Sat…

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Seminars Tucson 2012: Education Is King!

January 14, 2012

One of the best things about the Tucson Gem Show is the amount of knowledge you can garner from some of the greatest people in the Industry!The AGTA GemFair is known for the quality of their Seminar Schedule every year!  this year is no different …

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11th Annual Westward Look Fine Mineral Show

December 21, 2011

Saturday Event”Collector Day”Ron Gladnick  shows selections from his privatecollection in the lobby of the resort. 10 am to 4pmSunday Event”Sunday Evening Program” Edward Swoboda ”A Life of Gems & Minerals”Social Hour: 6:30…

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2012 AGTA Gem Jammin’

December 7, 2011

Encore Set for GemJammin’ Tucson 2012The American Gem Trade Association(AGTA) is pleased to announce the returnof GemJammin’ in conjunction with the 2012 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson.  Back by popular demand, this open-to-alltrade professionals musi…

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AGTA GemFair™ Tucson Free Seminar Program

November 25, 2011

AGTA GemFair™ Tucson Free Seminar Program  Just released by the AGTA GemFair Tucson…Nov. 23, 2011The American Gem Trade Association released its educational lineup for the 2012 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson Free Seminar Program.  This four-…

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MJSA’s At the Bench Live Returns to AGTA GemFair

November 20, 2011

MJSA will present its signature At the Bench Live demonstrations at the 2012 AGTA GemFair Tucson, Jan. 31 through Feb. 5 at the Tucson Convention Center. The interactive sessions will run daily and feature renowned artisans sho…

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