The annual Tucson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase is back with over 50 shows across the city. The 22nd Street Show, the largest component, kicked off Thursday with 450 vendors and expects more than 45,000 visitors. From affordable pieces to those worth six figures, the show features a wide range of gems, minerals, and fossils, along with family-friendly attractions and a special initiative to support artists affected by Hurricane Helene.
The annual Tucson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase is back, with around 50 shows across the city running for three weeks. One of the largest, the Tucson Gem Show on 22nd Street, kicked off Thursday.With 450 vendors, the 22nd Street Show is the largest component of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Admission is free, with a $10 parking fee.Organizers expect more than 45,000 visitors this year.For Tami Helms, owner of Tamterra Jewelry and Gems , the event has been crucial for growing her business.
”Items at the show range from affordable pieces to those worth six figures.Bill Vance, founder of Vance Gems, is a veteran vendor at the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase. He’s been attending for 54 years and is known for his focus on quality.“I’m a person that’s always believed that quality always sells,” Vance said. “If you're looking for a piece of good quality, you're going to pay a little bit more for it than, say, a stone with inclusions or flaws in it.
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