[Jewelry making - Article 00450] - Re: [Orchid] [Tucson 2003] General information

[Robert P. Lowe Jr.]

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    This is part of an "off-list" response that I sent to a subject that
    had come up on the list. I think that others might be interested in
    it. 

>       Just to divert a little, this Tucson show... who goes? Are only
>     stone merchants allowed to go or can any layman rock up and buy
>     some really nice stones? Sounds interesting...!!! 

    The Tucson show is really an incorrect name as there are about 32
    simultaneous shows going on at Tucson at the same time in all kinds
    of buildings, tents, convention centers, hotels etc. Sometimes even
    in gas stations and parking lots. It is the world's largest Gem,
    Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show. 

    Many of the shows are open to the public. The three main shows (
    GJX, AGTA, and GLDA) are 'wholesale only' and you have to qualify to
    enter - usually by showing your re-sale license, business card, and
    a fist full of invoices to prove that you actually buy jewelry
    related materials. Foreigners have it easier - usually just a
    passport and business card. 

    At the end of the period there is the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society
    Show which is open to the public and you pay to get in each day -
    also many fine vendors and exhibitors. 

    Anything and everything jewelry related can be found at the Tucson
    Shows and usually at very competitive prices as every single
    producing country in the world is there competing with the rest. Take
    a look at < www.tucsonshowguide.com > . You can click on the
    different shows and see who participates and also what they sell and
    even pre-register for some of the shows. 

    Best regards, Robert Lowe Lowe Associates - Brasil Gemstones, Rough,
    Specimens Tucson - February 6 - 11, 2003 - GJX # 205 e-mail: USA
    <robertplowejr AT juno.com> e-mail: Brasil <robertplowejr AT uol.com.br>

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