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The annual Tucson Gem & Mineral show returns for its 69th year

Caroline Bailey and Emma Diaz
February 14, 2024
Emma Diaz
Colorful lamps hang on display at the Kino Gem & Mineral Show on Feb. 4. A variety of colors were available and, according to the vendor, the lamps were imported from the Middle East.

The 69th annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show returned to Tucson from Jan. 27 to Feb. 11. Each year, Tucson hosts the largest gem and mineral show in the world, bringing in people from all over the globe to sell, trade and purchase a variety of beautiful and rare minerals and gems.

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