The series of gem and jewellery fairs scheduled for February 2025 continues. After exploring those in Europe and Asia, it’s now time to turn to the events in the Americas and Oceania, from Tucson in the United States to São Paulo in Brazil, and all the way to Melbourne in Australia.
North America: Tucson’s Quartet of Fairs
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show – Tucson, USA (13–16 February)
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® is the oldest and most prestigious gem and mineral fair in the world. The 70th edition will be held from 13–16 February 2025 at the Tucson Convention Center, located at 260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, Arizona. The theme for 2025 is “Shades of Green – Experience the Magic!”, which will highlight minerals, gemstones, and fossils in a variety of green hues.
The show will feature a wide range of retail vendors and educational exhibitors, showcasing minerals, fossils, jewellery, crafts, and related publications all under one roof.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to view rare collections from museums and private collectors, with pieces that are rarely accessible to the public. In addition, there will be educational programmes aimed at inspiring young people, including interactive workshops and activities designed to spark interest in earth sciences.
Tucson Gem and Fine Mineral Show 2025 – Tucson, USA (31 January–15 February)
The Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery, located at 465 W St Mary’s Road, will host the Tucson Gem & Fine Mineral Show 2025 from 31 January to 15 February. The gallery will feature some of the world’s most renowned mineral and gem dealers, including AUSROX, Atelier Munsteiner, BlueCap Productions, Collector’s Edge, Crystal Classics, Dreher Carvings, Wilensky Exquisite Minerals, and many others.
The event will also include lectures by prominent speakers in the field of minerals and gemstones. You can book your spot via Eventbrite.
On 9 February 2025, there will be a special Ladies Day, featuring afternoon tea, a champagne reception, and two presentations in the conference room.
Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show – Tucson, USA (30 January–11 February)
The Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show is a major annual event taking place from 30 January to 11 February 2025 at the Ramada by Wyndham Tucson, located at 777 W Cushing St.
This fair, spread across multiple sections, will host a wide range of exhibitors from around the world, offering high-quality gemstones, minerals, fossils, and jewellery.
Visitors can enjoy special exhibitions featuring rare collections and one-of-a-kind pieces presented by industry experts, live demonstrations of gem cutting and mineral processing, and the chance to purchase gemstones, minerals, and jewellery directly from exhibitors, with exclusive items available for sale.
GJX 2025 – Tucson, USA (3–8 February)
Wrapping up the Tucson fair series is GJX – Gem and Jewelry Exchange, one of the most prestigious events in the gem and jewellery sector, running from 3–8 February 2025.
With over 650 booths, the fair will host exhibitors from across the globe, offering an extensive range of gemstones, jewellery, and cutting equipment.
Palm Beach Show – Florida, USA (13–18 February)
For vintage enthusiasts, the Palm Beach Show will take place in Florida, one of the most prestigious fairs in the United States dedicated to jewellery, art, antiques, and design. The 22nd edition will run from 13–18 February 2025 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach.
Visitors will have the chance to admire exclusive collections, explore a wide range of fine jewellery, artworks, antiques, and design pieces from international exhibitors.
You can also attend the Opening Night Preview Party on 13 February 2025 for an exclusive preview of the exhibits.
There will also be presentations and discussions on art, collecting, and design.
South America: FENINJER+ in São Paulo
FENINJER – São Paulo, Brazil (10–13 February)
In South America, the FENINJER+ (Feira Nacional da Indústria de Joias, Relógios e Afins) is the leading jewellery industry fair in Latin America. The 80th edition will be held from 10–13 February 2025 at the Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo.
The fair promises to showcase the latest innovations in design, materials, and technologies from leading industry exhibitors. It will also feature training sessions on topics such as financial management, copyright in jewellery design, and marketing strategies, led by industry experts.
Oceania: The Melbourne Fair
Melbourne Jewellery Expo – Melbourne, Australia (1–3 February)
The Melbourne Jewellery Expo is exclusively dedicated to professionals in the jewellery and watch industry. The 2025 edition will take place from 1–3 February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
In addition to exploring the latest trends and drawing inspiration from new collections presented by local and international suppliers, visitors can also attend the Gift & Lifestyle Fair, a concurrent event offering the chance to expand their range beyond jewellery, all in one convenient location.
