Tucson Gem Show (largest in world)- where to get old beads | |||||
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The large bead vendors out at the Holidome complex sell new beads/materials.
There are a few specialty shows like the Windmill Inn and To Bead True Blue that probably host a few small antique bead vendors.
There are vendors always selling the 2000 year old ancient iridescent glass from the Bactrain Kingdom.
At the larger locations there are tents with African vendors but I think they are selling NEW millifiore beads- tables and tables stacked high with them. As far as I know none are antique (but I will find out for sure this year- easier said than done as some vendors will tell you anything to sell). Do any of you shop at this show? It features a stunning amount of beads along with the crystals and gems. I am just not sure how much of it will be antique.
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