Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

Simply amazing! Rocks and Gems from around the world. Prices from $1 to thousands of dollars. Each years it gets better and better. A definite must see event. It is spread all over Tucson. Great way to spend a day.

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As a casual gem-goer who isn't going to bid, throw down hard cash, or wheel and deal, the Tucson Gem Show was awesome. It's HUGE, there are tons of gorgeous exhibits, gems and minerals from all over the world, and vendors selling everything from geodes to fine diamond jewelry. There aren't a ton of food or drink options, so bring a backpack (yes they're allowed) with snacks and a drink. There are food trucks in the back outside but the area to eat or sit is small. There are lectures and educational activities to do. For the casual gem fan it's mostly a cool place to see gorgeous gems and minerals and just walk around and shop around. It's 13 dollars for adults. I'd go back- it's a fun activity and a cool way to spend the day.

There more than meets the eye here! Son #2 picked this as a destination during my latest visit to Tucson. While it looks really small when you enter, it weaves around and there's tons more to see than when you walk in.We were unaware that there is lots of mining in Arizona so learning g about that and seeing the fruits of the miners labor was interesting. There are lots of shiny objects to view as well as info to read about them.There were several docents to answer our questions or help us with some of the interactive displays.It's not easy to take pics here due yo the lighting and the ways the displays are set up.Totally worth it!

With so many gem shows going on in Tucson this time of the year, it's easy to lose track of which show, what, where and when. It's my second time in Tucson and my first time attending the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that lasted from February 11-14. I love this show, with so much cool stuff to see and good deals to buy! My only wish is that they charge only a nominal admission fee instead of $13 ($11 if you print out the coupon and you need one for each person!) A $5 admission would be ideal... $13 is a bit too much on top of all the money you'll spend buying cool rocks. There is a nice education program for kids where geology undergrad students would explain geology and rocks to the youngsters who also get to take home with 12 specimens of their choice in an egg carton! They have Quartz, rose gypsum, etc. It definitely sparks kids' interests in science and rocks!The show has a variety of booths but they can pretty much be categorized in such: middle-end jewelry ($100-1000), low-end jewelry (below $100), jewelry supplies, loose fashioned stones and specimens that are Smithsonian-worthy charging astronomical prices for the top 1%; you belong to the top 1% if you can spare 80K for a slab of rock for display instead of buying a car or using it as a down payment for your house. See photos for the specimens. There aren't really any rough stones there though for cutters. I was able to get some jewelry below $50 and some loose stones for cheap! The area has at least 300 vendors and a couple more inside the stadium next to the exhibition hall. Don't worry about getting hungry either. A row of food trucks serving Mexican, Chinese, Greek food, etc. await you as you exit the hall through the side doors. Follow the smell. Parking is free but it's not a bad idea to park in the garage for $5 a day to avoid the Arizonan heat. Great time here! 5 hours of nonstop shopping!

One of the best gen & mineral shows I've ever been too, with so many different types of "rocks" ranging in price from very little to mega expensive. I had a wonderful stroll down the frontage rd & I10 the weather was great & I found some really cool deals, especially my elephant

The Gem Show is always an adventure each year. You can l always expect to see loose gems, crystals, fossils, and petrified wood, but there's always something unexpected in at least a few booths. There's a pretty wide variety of things to buy here since they have vendors from all over the world that descend upon Tucson every February. Some of the weirder things we saw this year were free-form Crystal's that had birds carved on top of them and crystal chakra vibrating bowls. So, explore, enjoy, and buy some cheap jewelry to sock away for birthday gifts later in the year.

I haven't gone to this event in years, you think you seen one rock you've seen them all. I was able to attend with passes to view some of the most amazing gems that are located around the world and brought to Tucson. Recently I stayed at a hotel meeting a Gem dealer. His name Is just call him Bob. Bob travels the world for these exquisite beauties, that's how he located me ( Roxy's are hard to find). I'm any case, he took me to areas of the show that require credentials. I didn't take pictures out of the respect of people visiting. Some people think taking pictures steal thier soul. I take so many selfies that I'm pretty sure I'd the walking dead. I was able to view rocks, as I call them in a different light. It may not be appealing on the outside but it's the inside that holds the greater beauty. Thanks to Bob and his security fire hosting my stay.

Too notch vendors and prices can't be beat!!Spent two days alone at the venue out at Kino and still didn't see everything.Parking easy and food court great. A.T.M and restrooms located conveniently thruout the grounds...

Always wanted to go, but apparently you have to give up 10-20% breathing capacity to buy rocks. I have lung issues, but apparently conforming to idiotic, authoritarian ideals is more important than keeping me conscious lomg enough to take my money. Let's Go Brandon