Every year, researchers, gemologists, authors, artists, miners and nearly 4,000 trade companies gather in Tucson to share their knowledge, expertise and treasures with thousands of attendees. This year, Southern Utah Gem & Jewelry Appraisals’ Patrick Stout attended the show. Every type of polished and rough rock and fossil specimen and every kind of faceted jewel that you can imagine was being peddled everywhere — on blankets on sidewalks or in sophisticated exhibits brought in by the world’s finest museums and collectors. Here are some pictures from the show!
1. Patrick inspecting Lotus Garnets from Africa
2. Patrick viewing quartz crystals from Brazil
3. Tourmalines from Brazil
4. Varioius tourmalines from Brazil and Africa
5. Assorted gemstone display
6. From the Smithsonian Institute-1928 Cartier East Indian style-Art Deco Necklace with Colombian emeralds, diamonds set in platinum.
7. Green Tsavorite garnets from Africa, Persian turquoise and tourmalines from Brazil
8. Imperial Topaz from Brazil surrounded by Tsavorite garnets from Africa, purple spinels from Burma, green tourmalines from Brazil
9. Just browsing
