The Tucson Gem Show:
We’ll be at the Tucson Gem Show January 24 through February 4, 2007. Please pre-schedule appointments by January 15.

E-mail contact preferred:info@stonefirestudios.com
The show guide is here: tucsonshowguide.com

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The US and Canadian Mines:
In the past few years less gem rough is being mined in the US and Canada. By buying rough in the US and Canada, American and Canadian gem cutters could count on humane mining practices, local availability and surety about natural (untreated) material before doing a lab report.

You can read more about some of the Canadian mines at
www.canadianrockhound.ca
For basic information about US gem mines, visit
www.colored-stone.com/stories/nov05/mining.cfm#namerica

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International Trade in Rough and Cut Gemstones:
International trade in rough and cut gemstones is just as complex as war, poverty and politics — and profoundly impacted by them all. For a quick tour of current conditions, visit
preciousgemstones.com/GFsum96two.html