Tucson Tech
Article Abstract:
A trip to Tucson, AZ, is like attending a jewelry school, as the place hosts over 20 gem and mineral shows yearly. Attendees at any of these shows can expect to find out current and future trends in design, prices and materials, as well as purchase stones, findings, beads and jewelry-making tools.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995
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The news from Tucson
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The news of the 2003 Tucson shows of jewelry was good, where most of the dealers reported better sales than they'd anticipated. The talk of the gem shows was a continuation of the controversy over certain treated sapphires that were the cause of much speculation in 2002 shows.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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Beads of a different color
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Black onyx beads became popular materials for jewelry because of their unique color and durability. They were extensively used for jewelry in the Victorian period because of their ability to change colors according to treatment.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995
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