JCK Jewelry Agenda: Week of Feb. 1

By Victoria Gomelsky | January 29, 2026

It’s Tucson time! For many jewelry lovers, the first week of February, when the finest gem and jewelry dealers in the world converge on this Sonoran Desert city, is the best week of the year. Here at JCK, we couldn’t agree more. Look for us at the shows highlighted below—we intend to hit all of them!

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Ethical Gem Fair: Jan. 30–Feb. 2

Columbia Gem House Crescent Moon Australian Sapphires at Ethical Gem Fair — *Crescent moon sapphires from Columbia Gem House*

The Ethical Gem Fair is in full swing at Tucson’s Scottish Rite Cathedral, located at 160 S. Scott Ave., just minutes from the convention center. The eight exhibiting brands include a mix of jewelry designers and gem dealers committed to using traceable materials and invested in responsible sourcing.

AGTA GemFair: Feb. 2–6

Parle earrings at AGTA — *One-of-a-kind earrings with 19.49 cts. t.w. freeform Australian opal doublet, 1.2 cts. t.w. marquise African purple garnets, and 1.1 cts. t.w. diamonds in platinum, $24,995; Parlé*

The hub of gem show season, the American Gem Trade Association GemFair takes over the Tucson Convention Center for five days of colored stone selling. Don’t forget the seminar series, which features the industry’s foremost experts on all things color.

GJX Show: Feb. 2–7

Baggins tennis necklace at GJX — *14k white gold tennis necklace with 6.03 cts. t.w. diamonds and 12–13 mm white South Sea pearl, $27,000; Baggins*

Across the street from the convention center lies “The Tent,” otherwise known as the Gem & Jewelry Exchange (GJX). Home to mostly international dealers, the show offers a trove of loose gems, fine jewels, and offbeat finds.

Melee the Show: Feb. 4–6

Mercurius Jewelry at Melee Tucson — *Solid signet ring and stacking band (in front) with Diamond Pavé stacking band and Stone stacking bands in turquoise and lapis, all in 18k Fairmined gold, $1,750–$5,250 each; Mercurius Jewelry*

Melee returns to the historic Stillwell House in Tucson, for another showcase of designer jewelry novelties.

OJB Experience: Feb. 4–7

Renisis pearl necklace at OJB — *Evidence of the Future akoya pearl necklace with black jade, pavé diamonds, and 18k yellow gold Temple Bow Clasp, price on request; Renisis*

Two days after the Ethical Gem Fair closes at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, the Out of the Jewel Box (OJB) Experience opens at the historic downtown venue. With a dozen exhibitors, the event is mostly a showcase for fine jewelry. Don’t miss the Wednesday-evening welcome party, “Cocktails at the Cathedral,” from 4 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Jewelers Mutual, it serves as the show’s kickoff and as the platform for a major announcement about OJB’s evolution.

Top: 14k yellow gold amethyst ring, $1,325; Gabriel & Co.