Wow. This is the first year I have attended the gem shows in Tucson. Arizona. What a spectacle! It has been overwhelming walking the multiple aisles of gorgeous stones! You need to have a plan before you attempt to navigate all the offerings. I have found some wonderful lapidary artists and have purchased some beautiful stones to bring home to Colorado to make new pieces for the coming shows I am participating in and for the galleries that I show my work. I have bought some gorgeous Purple Mojave Turquoise earrings sets , beautiful Utah and Australian Variscite, some petrified palmwood, etc, etc….. Going back tomorrow to a couple of other shows but I had to take a break today to collect my thoughts and ideas! Wish me luck!