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Michael Holmes, February 2026 After five years of attending the Tucson Gem Show as a visitor, this year marked a significant milestone: I finally stepped behind the booth as a vendor. Representing Oak & Stone School of American Gemcutting at the 22nd Street Show, Kim and I discovered that the view from the other side is entirely different—challenging, rewarding, and filled with connections I never expected. Michael and Kim, set up at the '26 Tucson Gem Show to do demos for cu

There’s something deeply enchanting about gemstones. They are a collaborative artwork between you and Mother Nature, polished to...

Our two brand-new Facetron faceting machines will be shipped this week. The timing couldn't be more perfect—we have our first student arriving on Saturday!