Shopping for Gemstones at the Denver Gem show

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One of the great pleasures of being in the jewelry, gemstone and crystal business is going to the International Denver Gem show. I purchase the majority of my gemstone beads for jewelry making at this show as well as the magnificent crystals, gemstones and minerals I sell at shows and crystal classes. This show is so much fun not only to bring home treasures but also to take in all the beauty that Mother Earth has to offer us. Each year I see amazing crystal forms and exquisite mineral specimens in all sizes and shapes. This year was no exception. Its like visiting a fine Mineral museum. In fact this show is where many buyers from museums come to find additions to their collections. Some of these gifts from the mineral kingdom can literally take your breath away. Imagine Amethyst Cathedrals 7 feet tall!
There are tables and tables, row upon row of gemstones of every color, shape and size, from the smallest facted Columbian Emerald to a 20 ton Quartz Crystal Cluster from Brazil.

Shopping at the Denver Gem show is like taking a trip around the world. I visited gems dealers from all corners of the globe, many who hardly speak a word of english.
Here is a list of just some of the things I purchased.

`Blue Celestite from Madagascar
`Seraphinite and Charoite from Russia
`Shiva Lingams from India
`Nuummite from Greenland ( 3 billon years old)
`Lapis from Afghanistan
`Blue Kyanite from Brazil
`Brand new to market Orange Kyanite from Tanzania
`Malachite from Africa
`Black Tourmaline from China
`Larimar from the Dominican Republic
`Moldavite from the Czech Republic

From the gemstone bead dealers I found some Pink Kunzite beads which I've never worked with before. I also found great new sterling silver Yoga designed pendants, lotus, Om and mudras. I am excited to be able to expand my Yoga Jewlery line with these great new pieces. Be on the look out for my new Yoga Charm necklaces....
The new gemstone beads bring new ideas for jewelry designs. Once its all unpack and put away I will begin designing new pieces for the web site. For now I am enjoying the discovery of all these new treasures.
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