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Shows

Pala International participates in several gem and mineral shows every year. At these shows, you will have a chance to see our full range of fine gems and mineral specimens, including Burma ruby, Burma sapphire, rubellite tourmaline, demantoid, alexandrite, spinel, and others too numerous to name. From the common to the obscure, we have it.

Lectures

Because of our expertise, members of Pala’s staff are often called on to give lectures. We have lectured across the US, as well as in Canada, Australia, Thailand, Europe, and elsewhere.

DVD Available: A 2-hour DVD of the 2004 Westward Look Show panel discussion, The Golden Age of Minerals, featuring Pala International President Bill Larson, is now available. A shorter VHS version is still available.

Here is our current show and lecture schedule:
 

Shows   Lectures

Tucson, AZ
February 2–7, 2010
AGTA GemFair
Tucson Convention Center
Booth Nos. 1016–1018

February 5–8, 2010
Westward Look Mineral Show
Westward Look Resort
Suite 236
Pala International’s page on show website

February 11–14, 2010
57th Annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
Tucson Convention Center
Booth: Aisle 5 East

Las Vegas, NV
June 4–7, 2010
AGTA GemFair at the JCK Show
Venetian Hotel Grand Ballroom adjacent to the Sands Expo & Convention Center
Booth No. 34308

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, France
June 24–27, 2010
Euro-Mineral/Euro-Gem
Bill Larson will be in attendance
See his show report from 2008, 2007, and 2006

New York City, NY
July 25–28, 2010
JA New York Summer Show
The Javits Center
Booth Nos. 1661–1663

Denver, CO
September 15–19, 2010
Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show
Holiday Inn Denver-Central
4849 Bannock Street
Room 183

Munich, Germany
October 29–31 2010
Mineralientage München
47th Munich Mineral Show
Munich Trade Fair Centre
Bill Larson will be in attendance
See his show report from 2007 and 2001

 

  

Laguna Niguel, CA
January 13, 2010
GIA Orange County Alumni Chapter
Will Larson will discuss rare stone discoveries and the latest on new and important deposits of the world
El Niguel Country Club
23700 Club House Drive
6:30 PM
The public is welcome to attend, but be aware that there is a charge. Reserve at 949.495.7800.

Tucson, AZ
February 12, 2010
The Society of Mineral Museum Professionals
Bill Larson will focus on Gem Crystals – Mogok, Burma
SMMP 2010 Tucson Meeting
Tucson Convention Center
4:00–5:00 PM
The public is welcome to attend

 
Pala International Booth photo image
Gem shows provide us with an opportunity to see our friends from around the world. The above photo is from the 2004 Las Vegas JCK show. From left to right: Pala’s Nickolai Kouznetsov, World Sapphire’s Matee Jungsanguansith, Pala’s William Larson, gemologist-author Richard Hughes, and GemExplorer’s Anja Steinlechner and Yianni Melas. Photo courtesy of World Sapphire, Chanthaburi, Thailand.
Stephenson, Mattice and Hall photo image
The Pala crew (l–r): Pala International’s Jason Stephenson, Gabrièl Mattice, and Josh Hall at the 2008 JA New York Summer Show. (Photo: Myles Heidenreich)
Stephenson, Mattice and Hall photo image
Pala team hard at work. Buying rough (Nigerian rubellite tourmaline), displaying the jewels (paraiba-type tourmaline from Mozambique), and selling them. (Photos: Myles Heidenreich)
AGS Conclave photo image
Among the many shows and trade events we attend during the year, the most delightful are those which allow us to spend fun time with our clients. At the 2004 AGS Conclave in Atlanta, GA, Pala’s Gabrièl Mattice enjoys the company of some of our clients. From left: Amy Helein (Appleton’s, Appleton, WI); Mary Beth Kroh (Hamilton Jewelers, Princeton, NJ), Gabrièl Mattice (Pala International), and Lucas Amelung (Molina Jewelers, Scottsdale, AZ). Photo courtesy of Amy Helein.
   These events are a great way to meet the people we speak with on the phone every day. We look forward to meeting you at our next show!