The International Gem & Jewelry shows are a wonderland! Part bead show, part jewelry show, part lapidary supply with fantastic jewelry exhibits. I use to go all the time when I was living in Columbus. I never ever went home emptyhanded, but often with an empty wallet!
From their website: “With more than 80 shows yearly in over 30 major U.S. cities, we now produce the largest exhibition of gems, minerals and jewelry in the world. More than half a million people pass through this world famous bazaar each year.
The International Gem & Jewelry Shows have two sections: one section open to the public and another open to members of the trade. At these shows you will find thousands of quality dealers in every type of jewelry imaginable. From one-of-a-kind creations and estate jewelry to celebrity exhibits and accessories, we offer products for everyone from the rock hound to the amateur jeweler. This selection combined with prices well below retail attracts visitors to our shows from every corner of the world. ”
[tags]bead show, International Gem and Jewelry, DIY jewelrymaking[/tags]