Hi all,
As editors for a jewelry-making magazine, Hazel and I are touring the gem shows here in Tucson (
like the AGTA show, at right) in search of trends in the jewelry-making world, new stones and gems, new tools and equipment, and supplies for the
Art Jewelry magazine in-house studio. We're also here to find and meet with jewelry designers (past, present, and future) we can feature in our pages.
The cool thing is that while we're doing all of that scouting and reconnaissance, we're also able to fit in some shopping. Oh yeah! And let me tell you, the shopping here is excellent.
Here's a shot of Hazel at the AGTA show, deciding on which strand of pearls needed to come home to Wisconsin with her.
She made a beautiful choice! I can't wait to see them once she's strung them into a necklace.
Pearls seemed to be the theme of the day; here I am looking over the pearl selection at one of Tucson's outdoor shows on one of the sunnier days earlier this week.
Today's theme, however, was fossils. I found ammonites, trilobites, fossilized coral, and dinosaur bone. I even got to touch a real triceratops skull - what a thrill! I'll post those photos once I've uploaded them. For now, I need to got some rest so that I can tackle more gem shows tomorrow. All this exploring and shopping may be tiring, but it sure beats all those snow storms blanketing Milwaukee back home. heehee
Signing off,
~Addie~