
It’s Tucson time! After a two-year hiatus, the gem shows are back in action this week. If you’re headed to the AGTA GemFair, the GJX show, the Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show, or any of the tented marketplaces that dot the Tucson cityscape, be prepared to place orders. This year, more than any other year, you snooze, you lose. (For retailers sitting this week out, don’t miss the JDPN webinar highlighted below!)
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Melee the Show: Opens Jan. 31 at the Stillwell House in Tucson (in person)

The gem shows in Tucson tend to be focused on loose stones. For finished designer jewels from the likes of Adel Chefridi, Dana Bronfman, and Melissa Joy Manning, check out Melee the Show, whose winter 2022 event is being held at the Stillwell House, in the heart of the city’s historic downtown. The show runs Jan. 31–Feb. 2, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. If you swing by on Monday, don’t miss the Tucson Tamale Party sponsored by De Beers (6–8 p.m.).
Ethical Gem Fair: Open Through Feb. 1 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Tucson (in person)

A collection of 10 gem dealers committed to responsible sourcing—including Anza Gems, Columbia Gem House, and Perpetuum Jewels—are showing their wares at the Ethical Gem Fair Tucson. Located at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, in downtown, the show runs through 6 p.m. on Feb. 1. If you’re seeking stones that come from artisanal and small-scale mines, offer verifiable origins, and support equity in the supply chain through fair prices and treatment, this is a can’t-miss event!
AGTA GemFair Tucson: Opens Feb. 1 at the Tucson Convention Center (in person)

From Feb. 1 to 6, the jewelry industry’s premier colored stone event will go on as planned at the Tucson Convention Center. Over the course of its 40-year history, the AGTA GemFair has grown into a meeting place for anyone and everyone invested in fine color. Home to 300 exhibitors based in the United States, the show is also known for its educational seminars—including a slate of country-of-origin determination paid seminars organized by GIA.
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JDPN Webinar On Systemic Racism With Retailer Bob Goodman: Feb. 3
How are small independent retailer jewelers taking a stand on political, social, and ecological issues, from Black Lives Matter to gender inclusiveness? In this Jewelry Design Professionals Network webinar, Bob Goodman, co-owner of Robert Goodman Jewelers in Zionsville, Ind., shares anecdotes and tips for how to put your progressive ideals into action.
Top: Scissor-cut kiwi garnet ring with 3 ct. emerald-cut kiwi garnet from Kenya and 0.03 ct. t.w. diamond pavé in 18k yellow gold, $6,400; Jennifer Dawes Design for Anza Gems
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