Greetings from Tucson
Greeting from Tucson, Arizona and the world’s largest gem and jewelry show!
Hi! Oh, the things I have seen in the last 3 days have made me so happy. The gems are so gorgeous. Apatite, Amethyst, Chocolate Tanzanite, Rubies, Rhodochrosite, Columbian Emeralds…beads, beads, beads. You have everything here! Some gems are so rare that they haven’t been seen before in the market, gems so large that you can literally sit on them.
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I have run into so many friends here – Veronica Deszberg with all her pearls. I actually sat next to her on the plane from Dallas into Tucson! Small world, right? Jay King and his crew were at the same tent show I stopped by on my way in from the airport. We both had on our comfortable shoes as you can see.
(See last year’s blog about the Tucson Gem Fair for the back story.)
Victoria Wieck is here with her stone sources. Melanie from Studio Barse and Sally C’s team are making the rounds too. We made lots of new friends who are going to bring Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Spinel and even more! I can’t wait to show them all to you.
I’m rushing to catch my plane out of Tucson, but I wanted to update you on an exciting new development! For the first time since February 2004, we are doing a loose stone show, Gems on the Loose, on February 12th at 2pm ET. Please tune in and watch. The finds are spectacular and very affordable. I cannot wait to talk to you about these stones! Tell your collector friends so we can talk and shop. It has been a long time coming, but we finally are back with loose stones on air! (You wanted it, you got it!)
Rock on!
Shivan
P.S. I wanted to respond to some of your questions! Thanks so much for making our Tucson Gem event so much fun and for commenting on my blog.
Courtney, IL – So, you want to know about how to wear jade? You can start small or go for a few key selections. If you are the year of the Horse, you are cheerful, popular, quick-witted and flexible. Does that sound right? I have a favorite bracelet for you. Take a look at 738-835 it is a white carved lotus themed bangle. GORGEOUS!
Several of you wanted to know about the Jay King Bowl. I know Marjorie, Jay’s Buyer is working on it. It may be a while, so hang in there. I know Marjorie reads your comments, so Joan, NJ your idea about the purse zipper pulls will be considered for sure.
Speaking of Jay King. I needed to label the photos better for you in the Tucson edition of the blog. The gorgeous blonde next to Jay in the photo is Sheila, his girlfriend. They are perfect for each other. She is also a world traveler and is lovely.
Deborah, VA- if you want to be a Buyer for HSN, look at the Careers at HSN tab on the bottom of our home page. It would be the best place to start. We are always looking for new talent. I love working here and bet you would too.
Hi Shivan – I am really interested in Tanzanite, and I’ve been looking around. Is it still as popular with the designers as it was several years ago? I see you mentioned the chocolate Tanzanite in your report. I don’t know if I have ever seen chocolate Tanzanite. Thanks for giving me different ideas – I love your blog!
Hey Shivan – I LOVE your show! Thanks for bringing such amazing jewelry to us. I am a BIG rhodalite fan. Can we get more of that?
thank you for the information regarding the jade!! i’ll take a look!!
Shivan,
I’m drawn to the Rhodochrosite pendant in your picks. Can you tell me more about the stone and its properties?
I love your insight on gems. Thanks.
Hey, Shivan!! Do you ever have Paraiba Tourmalines on HSN? They’re gloriously beautiful. Also, do you ever get in Black or dark Blue Opals? Love those gems! And btw, you look amazing on TV!
Just want to know how to make turquoise shine, mine seems dull and polishing cloths don’t seem to help. Thank you. Pat
Hi Shavin,
Do you know if HSN will ever bring back the Tashmarine Garnet? It’s been sold out for over a year. I keep hoping it will come back. It sold out before I had a chance to buy it.
Hi Shivan, I would like to start my own line of jewelry, especially earrings and I was wondering if you give me your expertise on how I would go about getting started. Unfortunately, I do not have any background or knowledge about this industry but I would like know how would I go about getting started?
Shivan, Is there anyway that HSN could work on a line of mens jewelry that might look current and not from a mall? Your vendors are very imaginiative in the womens jewelrly why is it so hard to find something cool for men? Alot of the mens unique items sell out fast.
HI SHIVAN,
I WAS WONDERING IF ANYTHING CAN BE DONE WITH HAVING JAY KING OR NICKY BUTLER’S JEWERLY,HAVE SOMETHING SIMILAR TO THE JEWERLY CLEARANCE LIKE HSN DOES FOR SILVER TECHINBOND AND GOLD?
I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE SOMETHING LIKE THAT.
I DON’T HAVE TO EXPLAIN,HOW EVERYONE IS CAREFULLY WATCHING THERE PENNIES…
Please see if Jay King can do more pieces in the lilac quartz?
shivan, I hope you can help me. I orderd a jay king necklace before he aired this time. It was the nako geometric pendent and neckace. I recieved it on the 17th of feb. It has a pit in the top portion of the pendent as big as a lead pencil end. Of course they cannot do an exchange because it sold out. Its item #311951. I have waited waited for this one to go on sale. MY LUCK. Can jay replace the top portion of the pendent? If not I guess I will keep it anyway. PLEASE HELP
You were asking if we were interested in the turquiose bowls; YES, YES, YES, please have him make some for sale!!!
Always look forward to your blog Shivan and I like watching you and Jay on air. Have collected many of his pieces and love them all! I am a serious rockhound as well and relate to his spirit and enjoy all of his mine find stories. Oh well…even tho Jay broke my heart, I am happy for him and Sheila!! PS..Jay, we want BOWLS!!
Shivan, is that Jay King’s wife next to him in the picture? She is darling.
Last week when I opened my jewlery armoire that is devoted to all of the Jay King jewlery I own, I could not beleive my eyes. One of my earrings to the Rhodochrosite set was missing. I tore my entire room apart to locate the earring, but could not find it. The Rhodochrosite pendant was round with three strands of pearls, the earrings were round with a silver bar at the top and bottom that held it in place. Is there any way to replace these earrings? Can you please help me.
Last week when I opened my jewlery armoire that is devoted to all of the Jay King jewlery I own, I could not beleive my eyes. One of my earrings to the Rhodochrosite set was missing. I tore my entire room apart to locate the earring, but could not find it. The Rhodochrosite pendant was round with three strands of pearls, the earrings were round with a silver bar at the top and bottom that held it in place. Is there any way to replace these earrings? Can you please help me.
Hi, Thanks for all the new material. Have you considered doing purse pulls (not charms)? I mean solid lobster claw clasps with mine find stones we can add to zipper pulls but the chain links have to be soldered closed so they do not open and fall off with repeated use. These would be truly awesome and you could use different shaped/sized stones (not too heavy though)!!!!! I can’t tell you how many of these have come apart on me & just fallen off and been lost!!! Please?
Please request Jay King bring back more Orange Coral Sterling Silver Bead Earrings 385-198!!! They sold out before I could get them. :(
Cool! Can’t wait for the loose stones, i’m tuning in…That Rhodochrosite pendant in your picks is amazing!