Five things that aren't gems or jewelry at the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase
Whether you’re a professional jewelry artist, fossil collector, a gemstone enthusiast or an avid people watcher, the gem show has got it all. By Gloria Knott, Special to the Arizona Daily Star
The first thing that isn't gems or jewelry
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New Mexico-based Sweet Medicine Drums is known for handcrafted Native American drums. The drums are said to have healing power and are common at weddings, births, and other ceremonies. Find them at the Tucson Kino Gem Show.
The second thing that isn't gems or jewelry
UpdatedThe American Indian Arts Exposition at the Flamingo Hotel on Stone Avenue features Native American arts and crafts including jewelry and handcrafted baskets.
The third thing that isn't gems or jewelry
UpdatedButterflies, scorpions and spiders. Not the live kind. These have died and been framed and are ready to grace your wall. You’ll find them at Butterflies by God at the 22nd Street Mineral and Fossil Show.
The fourth thing that isn't gems or jewelry
UpdatedHow about a rubber duck? You can get that, as well as crystals, minerals, knives and knickkancks at Blue Star Traders at the Rapa River Gem & Mineral Show.
The fifth thing that isn't gems or jewelry
UpdatedFood! Many shows are in close proximity to local restaurants, but some shows will have entire food courts.
If you go
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Melis Cohen looks over the strands of crystals she’s buying from the booth run by Queenly Global Trading, Richardson, Texas, during the JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show at the Tucson Expo Center in Tucson, Ariz. The JOGS show, featuring about 200 exhibitors, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and runs through Sunday.
Tucson Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Showcase
When: Saturday, Jan. 27—Sunday, Feb. 11. Individual shows have different dates and times.
Where: All over Tucson. Visit xpopress.com or visittucson.org for more details.
Et Cetera: Downloadable guide at visittucson.org/gem-show-app
2018 Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase map
UpdatedClick the icons for more information. Click the window icon on the upper right of the map for a larger version.
