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The 2024 Ethical Gem Fair Tucson: A Celebration of Responsibly Sourced Gems

Explore exceptional gemstone collections and support sustainable practices in the gemstone and jewelry supply chain.

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January 11, 2024

Press Releases

The 2024 Ethical Gem Fair Tucson: A Celebration of Responsibly Sourced Gems

PHOTOGRAPHY: ANZA Gems

(PRESS RELEASE) Responsible sourcing will take center stage at the 2024 Ethical Gem Fair Tucson in its fourth annual event. Opening its doors from January 27th to 30th, the Ethical Gem Suppliers Collective will offer a unique opportunity for industry professionals to discover gemstones with short supply chains that support, uplift and respect mining and cutting communities.

Event Details
Dates: Saturday, January 27th – Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM Daily
Location: Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 S Scott Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

This trade-only event welcomes jewelry designers, retailers, industry experts and press to explore a curated selection of gemstones that set the standards of social and environmental awareness and responsibility. The Ethical Gem Fair Tucson serves as a platform to showcase how transparent and supportive supply chains are not only possible but should be the minimum expectation when working with or purchasing gemstones.

Special Event | Sonoran Happy Hour
Join us Sunday, January 28th, from 4 PM to 6 PM for the Sonoran Happy Hour, featuring a delightful spread of food and drinks. This casual networking event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and discuss the latest trends and innovations in responsible sourcing.

Featured Brands:

Agere Treasures
ANZA Gems
Capricorn Gems
Columbia Gem House
Nineteen48
Perpetuum Jewels
Nature’s Geometry & Quore Jewelry
Virtu Gem

Daily registration for the Ethical Gem Fair Tucson is free. Please note that this is a trade-only event, and attendees are required to present business cards, a resale license, or other forms of wholesale confirmation upon arrival at the venue.

Join us in supporting responsible practices in the gemstone and jewelry industry. For more information and to register, visit here.

About the Ethical Gem Fair Tucson:

The Ethical Gem Fair Tucson is an annual event dedicated to promoting responsible and supportive supply chain practices in the gemstone and jewelry industry. Bringing together leading brands and industry professionals, each part of the Ethical Gem Suppliers Collective, the fair provides a platform for discovering responsibly sourced gemstones while fostering a community committed to positive social and environmental impact.

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