Important Gemstone Events, Shows and Exhibitions

Gemstone events, shows and exhibitions are places for gemstone vendors to exhibit and market their precious wares. These are places where one can find a large variety of gemstones in a single venue. Prices tend to be competitive at such shows due to the large number of exhibitors and the competition among them. A keen buyer with a discerning eye can find unbelievable deals on high quality gemstones at such gemstone events and exhibitions.

Attending gemstone shows can be a daunting task. The offering of gemstones in a plethora of sizes, shapes, cuts and colors is beyond imagination. As a buyer you need to plan and research your purchases in advance. Stick to your plan and walk through the whole gemstone show before deciding to buy. Assess what you have seen, compare prices and review your budget. This will ensure:

* You are aware of the best deals available on your planned purchases
* You do not go beyond your planned budget
* You do not become overwhelmed by the variety of options available and purchase gems that were not planned

Most visitors to important gemstone events, shows and exhibitions are wholesalers themselves and are buying for further re-sale. They need to research the market trends in gemstones to find out the colors, sizes and cuts expected in the coming season. If you were a jeweler out to buy gemstones for jewelry, researching on upcoming trends in jewelry would be advantageous prior to buying. Define what market you are trying to target. What age group you are trying to reach. This will have an impact on the type of gemstones you will ultimately purchase and the jewelry you will be making. This is true even if you are re-selling the gemstones and not jewelry.

Important Gemstone Events, Shows and Exhibitions

There are hundreds of gemstone shows held in America and the world over. Some are local affairs and some that attract international vendors. Some well-known shows are held annually at fixed venues and some shows travel all over the place. Gemstones can be purchased through reputed and well-known auction houses, such as Sotheby and Christie, as well.

A look at some of the well-known gemstone exhibitions and shows:

- A jewelry and gemstone show, billed as the 17th International Jewellery Tokyo 2006 is being organized by Japan Jewellery Association, in January 2006. 1500 exhibitors from 35 countries are expected to exhibit their latest collections of gemstones. Among other gemstone dealers, 130 diamond dealers are expected to showcase their wares from around the world, from small to exquisite large gemstones in a variety of shapes and colors. One will be able to experience new and unique cuts that will inspire jewelers in their designs. This could be a perfect source to make your diamond purchases for the coming season. In addition to diamonds, there are a variety of semi-precious, precious, rough unpolished, as well as polished gemstones to select from.

- The 2006 AGTA GemFair(tm) is being held at Tucson Convention Center, Tucson in the first week of February 2006. This exhibition, by American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), has been billed as 'your one-stop resource and the world's most complete colored gemstone, cultured pearl and jewelry event'. This is where the leading gemstone companies exhibit quality natural colored gemstones, cultured pearls and designer jewelry. The weeklong exhibition is expected to show a complete selection of natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls of every imaginable color, shape and size. The AGTA has a Portable Testing Center, for people who wish to make use of its services. Immediately after the 2006 AGTA GemFair(tm), the Tucson Gem And Mineral Society will be presenting the 52nd Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show(tm) at the same venue on the Gems and Minerals of Canada.

- The Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair is held twice a year and is one of the most exciting gem shows. It exhibits the widest range of beautiful gemstones, diamonds and quality-crafted exquisite jewelry in one venue. Nearly 35% of the exhibitors are dealers in gemstones and diamonds. Each event showcases around 1000 local and international gemstone dealers.

- The 13th Hong Kong International Jewelry Manufacturers Exhibition was held in the first week of December 2005. This annual event, organized by the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association, exhibited a variety of jewelry and exotic colored gemstones and diamonds. There were exhibitors from America, Singapore, India, New Zealand, Belgium, and of course, Hong Kong, among other countries.

- The Munich Mineral Fair is one of Europe's finest venues for showcasing the world's crystals, fossils and gems. The 42nd Munich Mineral Show and Geological Trade Fair was held in the last weekend of October 2005. This annual event presented more than 850 exhibitors, collectors and traders of precious pieces of old collections, creations of jewelry and precious gems from all over the world.

- The International Gem & Jewelry Show is one of the largest exhibitions of gems, minerals and jewelry show in the world. The "Original" Classic International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. (r) conducts 80 such shows across 30 cities of America every year. The exhibition is in two sections: one open for the public and one exclusively for tradesman. Dealers of every type of exotic gemstones, birthstones, healing gemstones, heirlooms, among others, from countries as far as China, India, Indonesia, South Africa, West Africa, Australia, Poland, Russia, and Canada, to name a few, are present here.

These are some of the gemstone exhibitions. Gemstones can also be acquired through auctions from reputed auction houses.

Sotheby's International Jewelry Division holds periodic auctions on jewels and gemstones that are exquisite. Sotheby holds the record for the most expensive precious stone. It auctioned a 100.10 Karat pear-shaped flawless diamond for $16,548,750. It has sold almost every gemstone, including diamonds, rubies, emeralds and cultured pearls. Sotheby's hold sales throughout the year in New York, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Milan, St. Moritz, Melbourne and Amsterdam. Their next auction of jewels is in March 2006 in London.

The auction house Christie's, periodically holds its auctions on jewels and gemstones. In April 2005 it sold an oval-cut Burmese ruby of 8.01cts ($275,000 per ct) in New York, for $ 2,200,000. A pair of pear-shaped D color, potentially flawless Golconda diamonds of 27.72 and 33.83cts went for $4,123,333 in May 2005. These are exquisite pieces for collectors and are very very expensive. 

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