Tucson Gem & Mineral Show {Part 1}

The 59th annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is in town! Well, it doesn’t officially open with all its exhibitors until next weekend, but retail dealers have already been flocking in from all over the world . This has become the largest gem and mineral show in the United States, and I couldn’t have been more excited to have exhibits just right outside my door. Not only do you see pure craftsmanship and the beauty of amazing natural pieces found from the Earth, but all proceeds of the show go towards the Tucson economy to support mineral knowledge and appreciation. This is the one thing I love about Arizona, people have a true appreciation for the land and what it gives back to their lives….but back to the amazing natural discoveries. We decided to enjoy the gorgeous day to walk downtown looking for pop-up vendors, and then headed to a mineral and fossil exhibit right next to my house.  Breathe-taking minerals, gems, and fossils that you couldn’t describe but just look in amazement that they’re all found naturally in the ground that we live our daily lives on. I loved the pastel coral-like gems and the large organic structures that would become a jaw-dropper in any home…entryway? If only I had that kind of money…then again can money truly buy the beauty of these pieces.
I couldn’t help myself from occasionally singing…”Shine bright like a diamond…diamonds in the sky!!”….Through gems that sparkled like diamonds, minerals that gleamed like glass, and fossils of species unknown to the common person, I found this perfect emerald-green stone coaster for my might time tea. I’ve said it before, but I love anything that is beautiful and functional, like a native Arizona boulder turned into a wine rack. Now, that’s a piece to have near your bar cart!
Beautiful rose gold copper pieces and translucent stone sinks that would be the envy of anyone’s bathroom.  Can it get anymore stunning than the sunshine glittering from these crystals…
Can’t wait to see more unique pieces from all over the world and continue my search for amazement…