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The Road Once Traveled to Tucson

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is approaching fast, so we thought we would take a look back at our adventures in Tucson from last year. The Artbeads Blog for Beaders followed the Artbeads team as they gave us a sneak peek at what new treasures were being showcased in Arizona, as well as their […]

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Tucson Treasures are Here!

The Tucson Treasures are here and we’re excited to finally share some of what we brought back for you. We have added colorful Cloisonne Beads, easy-to-use lockets and cute lampwork beads! When we saw the Copper Bee Pendant by Patricia Healey we knew we had to buy all that we could that day. I was […]

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Exclusive Tucson Treasures Preview!

We’re just a few days away from launching some of the beautiful treasures we brought back from the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and we’re so excited for you to see what we found! We’ll soon be offering an exclusive opportunity to shop for the Tucson Treasures through our Newsletter before we make them available […]

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My Last Day at Tucson Part 2

After To Bead True Blue, I made a coffee stop and met up with the rest of the Artbeads team at the Best Bead Show. There were a lot of booths in the building and in tents outside. We stopped by Lillypilly Designs to pick up some Tucson Treasures and more for the website. We […]

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Inspiring Designs from the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

In addition to heaps of beads and jewelry components, the Artbeads team got to see some amazing finished pieces at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Here are a few favorites! This beautiful necklace created by Artbeads Design Partner, Linda Roberts and showcases a handmade Bulgarian Stoneware Pendant. The lovely turquoise leather cuff is from […]

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New Beads from the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

Yesterday was the first day for me to see BEADS! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but I had a lot of fun. We went to the Grant Inn to start the cold day where I registered and followed along as the team selected beads and other fun things. We looked for items that […]

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The Swarosvki Experience

My first full day in Tucson is complete! It was packed full of Swarovski. I can’t complain about that! The Sparkling Make and Takes were wonderful. All of our classes were sold out and we wish we could have let more in. Since everyone loved these designs so much we will be adding them as […]

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Reyna’s First Night at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

I finally made it to Tucson after the delay! I arrived slightly behind schedule but was able to meet some wonderful artists and designers on my first night. Last night I went to a party with a couple others from Artbeads at the Tucson Museum of Art. It was beautiful! I had never been to […]

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Tucson Virtual Road Trip Kick Off

Reyna, Artbeads Marketing Coordinator Hello! My name is Reyna and I’ll be your guide during the Road to Tucson Virtual Road trip. I’m really excited for my first trip to the Gem and Mineral Show and I have packed my schedule so I’ll be able to show you as much as I can! I’ll be […]

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Swarovski Sparkling Make and Takes, First Ever!

Each year, gemstone connoisseurs and jewelry enthusiasts make a pilgrimage to Arizona to attend the highly esteemed Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. This year’s event will span over two weeks, from January 29th through February 13th, and host over 40 different shows, hundreds of vendors and several special exhibits. With a matchless ability to sparkle […]

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