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The 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson is set to be the premier destination for the gemstone and jewelry industry, offering an expanded show schedule, a dynamic seminar series, and numerous opportunities for networking and discovery.
Expanded Show Dates & Hours:
Responding to industry growth and exhibitor demand, the AGTA GemFair Tucson has extended its run. The show will now take place from Monday, February 3rd to Sunday, February 9th, 2025, at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC).
INSPIRED Seminar Series:
A highlight of the show is its comprehensive seminar series, the AGTA Seminar Series, held in the TCC’s newly remodeled event space and meeting rooms adjacent to the exhibition halls. From Wednesday, February 5th to Friday, February 7th, attendees can participate in a variety of educational sessions sponsored by the American Gem Society (AGS).
AGTA Seminar Series Highlights:
The 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson is set to be the premier destination for the gemstone and jewelry industry, offering an expanded show schedule, a dynamic seminar series, and numerous opportunities for networking and discovery.
Expanded Show Dates & Hours:
Responding to industry growth and exhibitor demand, the AGTA GemFair Tucson has extended its run. The show will now take place from Monday, February 3rd to Sunday, February 9th, 2025, at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC).
- Monday, Feb 3 – Friday, Feb 7: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Grand Ballroom opens at 9:30 a.m., GemHall floor and Galleria open at 10:00 a.m.)
- Saturday, Feb 8: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb 9: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (previously closed at 4:00 p.m.)
INSPIRED Seminar Series:
A highlight of the show is its comprehensive seminar series, the AGTA Seminar Series, held in the TCC’s newly remodeled event space and meeting rooms adjacent to the exhibition halls. From Wednesday, February 5th to Friday, February 7th, attendees can participate in a variety of educational sessions sponsored by the American Gem Society (AGS).
AGTA Seminar Series Highlights:
- Industry Insights: Gain valuable perspectives on the market with sessions like “State of the Colored Gemstone Market” featuring AGTA CEO John W. Ford, Sr. and Saville Stern from Rapaport, and “Colored Stone Price and Market Trends” with Stuart Robertson and Brecken Branstrator of Gemworld International, Inc.
- Gemological Expertise: Deepen your knowledge of gems with presentations from renowned experts like Robert Weldon (“Images of a Lifetime and Their Stories”) and Richard Hughes of Lotus Gemology (“Describing Color in Gems, A Fool’s Guide”).
- Creative Inspiration: Engage with discussions on American jewelry design featuring talents like Adam Neeley, moderated by Shelly Sergent and Eddie Sakamoto, and explore museum experiences with experts like Dr. Gabriela Farfan, Curator, Smithsonian.
- Media and Industry Dialogue: Gain insights into how trade media engages with the jewelry industry in the panel discussion “From Science to Social Media: How Trade Media Engages with and Covers the Jewelry Industry,” featuring Brendan Lars of The Journal of Gemmology, AGTA’s Jennifer Heebner, and others, moderated by Gary Roskin.
- Live Demonstrations: Witness live gem cutting by Nadine Marshall and Larry Woods, and explore jewelry making techniques with the MJSA Journal Live Jewelers Bench, sponsored by A & A Jewelry Supply.
- Toast To Tucson Party: Join fellow attendees for a celebratory kickoff party on Tuesday, February 4th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the TCC.
- 2024 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards Gala: Enjoy an evening of glamor, celebration, and prestige. During the Gala, Spectrum & Cutting Edge Award winners are recognized and receive their hand-crafted trophies.
