Tucson
In 2023 we showing at both the trade-only GJX show (Jan 31 – Feb 5) AND the main retail show – the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show from Thursday Feb 9 to Sunday Feb 12.
As always, we will have with a wide range of cut and polished gems with us as well as rough and rubbed opal directly from the mines of Lightning Ridge.
Trade Buyers Option – GJX Booth 329 – Main Tent
We are in the MAIN TENT at the GJX Show at booth 329 – Opposite the Tucson Convention Centre in downtown Tucson. Turn right upon entering the main tent and look for row 29, take a left at Emerson Gems from Brazil and we are just behind them! NOTE: Rough will only be available Sat and Sunday.
Address of GJX Show — 198 South Granada Avenue. Tucson AZ .
The GJX Show dates/hours are —
Tuesday Jan 31 – Saturday Feb 04 — 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Feb 05 — 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Feb 06)
The show is a wholesale show and you will need trade credentials to enter. Details are here.
NOTE: Short on time or looking for something specific? Why not make an appointment so that we can curate a selection based exactly on your needs? Please contact us so we can put you in touch with Ruth directly.
Retail Buyers Option – TGMS Booth 23-24 Grand Ballroom
For the very first time, we are showing at TGMS which is open to the public!
Find us in the Grand Ballroom at booth 23-24, located at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Avenue, Tucson AZ.
The TGMS dates/hours are —
Thursday Feb 9 – Saturday Feb 11 — 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Feb 12 — 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Visit the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show website here.
For information on accommodation and places to visit while in Tucson, find it here.
We have set up an appointment calendar below allowing 45-minute allocated times for you to shop with Justin & Ruth.
More questions? Simply email Kylie on gday@blackopaldirect.com.
If you are still wondering whether to come along read our blog on the best reasons to visit Tucson.
We hope to see you all there!
