My favorite vendors are at JOGS, making JOGS my favorite show and venue at Tucson gem show. Favorite vendor at JOGS they has a 75% off closeout area, that I could spend 4 hours alone, looking through the drawers.
I wanted to comment on the last Palm Springs in Nov. I drove there from San Diego, and it was such a dud! Hardly anyone there. I did buy something from that vendor at noon, but they did not have a close out area in Palm Springs. He said I was their first customer to even visit their booth that day! Hall was so empty.
If I were vendor, I would never return to JOGS in Palm Springs, especially when there is the big JOGS a few months later in February, that same vendors bring all their stuff to, and have way more...
Read moreThe 2025 winter JOGS show was fantastic. It felt more organized than in past years, and while some vendors had high minimums in order to purchase items ($1,000? Really? In this economic climate? No), there were plenty of other choices to purchase items from other vendors. The diversity of items available was comparable to 2024, and I found the balance between pre-made jewelry and raw components was equitable. I found the items I needed at a price I was willing to pay. I encourage first-time attendees to walk the floor first, then spend time at the booths you've identified that had products you were looking for. This will abate the feeling of being overwhelmed at the variety of items to look at. Overall, I highly recommend...
Read moreEvery year the Gem show it one of the most amazing experiences a person can have . Stones ,Rocks and Gems all come out to show off the beauty around our world ! There a huge collaboration of people from all over the world, speaking many languages from many cultures! From the person who is just looking, To the person who just has a little bit of money to spend for a special rock, Or a commercial buyer coming to create another artwork in there, professional setting the Tucson Gem Show is the place to go ! The vendors Are all helpful and knowledgeable and ready to assist you! Don’t miss this show!!! If you haven’t gone, you have to go! At least once In our lifetime, everyone should have an opportunity to experience all this...
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