An Inside Look at the 2016 Tucson Shows
April 28, 2016
Every year in February, colored stone miners, dealers, cutters, and retailers from around the world converge at the several major gem and mineral shows in Tucson, Arizona. In 2016, GIA once again interviewed industry professionals who presented spectacular gems and provided revealing insights on the global market. Links to these interviews are listed below.
GILC 2016
A report from the International Colored Gemstone Association’s Gemstone Industry & Laboratory Conference (GILC), held in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2016.
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Wheel of Light’s Mesmerizing Optics
A closer look at the Spectrum award-winning pendant from Nature’s Geometry.
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Paula Crevoshay’s American Collection, Plus Jewelry with Nontraditional Gemstones
Lesser-known gem materials are seen in pieces alongside a collection created as an artistic inheritance for future generations of jewelry fans.
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Jewelry Television in Tucson
A look at JTV’s history, current activities, and impact on the industry.
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Update on the Scorpion Tsavorite Mine
A look at the resumed operations and new production of Kenya’s Scorpion tsavorite mine.
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Imperial Flame Topaz Sculpture
An Imperial topaz rough crystal is carved into a stunning freeform gem.
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Fordite from the Corvette Assembly Plant
Freeform fordite accumulated from a now-defunct method of painting automobiles was on display at Tucson.
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Rare Emerald from China and Pink Sapphire from Sri Lanka
An emerald from a largely unexplored Chinese deposit is seen at Tucson, along with a pink sapphire recut after removal from a necklace.
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Afghan Emerald, Tajik Ruby, and Clarity-Enhanced Tourmaline
Updates on Afghan and Tajik materials, as well as treatment options to improve the clarity of various types of tourmaline.
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