Tucson Gem Show Registration: The Ultimate All-in-One Guide

What is registration?

In the Tucson Gem Showcase, some of the shows require registration for wholesale purchasing or admission.

Do not worry, over 40 shows not require registration, and they open to the public. Just few shows require registration.

Registration rules and requirements are different between each show. Some of the shows tend to strict to register, but some of the shows are not.

When the show requires registration, you must register before entering the show or before payment. Tucson Gem Show 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Dates, Venues & Tips

2026 Tucson Gem Show Registration Requirements at a Glance

How can I register?

You have the following two options.

Online Registration

You can pre-register from the official website of each show.

On the day, you will get a badge or sticker of admission at the pre-registration counter when you show them proof of pre-registration such as email or paper of registration.

On-site Registration

You can register at the counter.

Before entering the show, you need to fill out your information on the paper and show them your ID, business ID, and other requirements. This way is simple, but you have to wait in a long line.

What do I need to prepare?

It depends on the show.

We recommend that you prepare the following things.

• Photo Identification（e.g. Driver’s license, Passport, etc）
• Proof of purchasing wholesale or selling in the gem and jewelry industry（e.g. Business card, Flyers, Brochures, Website, etc.）
• Proof of owning registered business（e.g. Business License, Resale License, Wholesale Tax Certificate, Sales and Use Tax Certificate, Business Tax License, etc.）

Please note that an EIN (Employer Identification Number) is not accepted at most shows.

How to Register for Major Shows

The following shows require registration and provide pre-registration.

JOGS Gem & Jewelry Show

If you have ever registered for the JOGS in the past, you do not need to register again.

This show opens to the public. If you do not have a gem or jewelry related business and valid Tax ID, please get Guests tickets ($20+Tax) at here or registration counter.

Online registration is available.

Click here to read information about JOGS Tucson Gem & Jewelry Show.

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AGTA GemFair Tucson

Anyone who attended the previous year’s AGTA GemFair™ Tucson as a registered buyer will be automatically registered for the upcoming show (subject to re-verification).

Once you have received your AGTA badge, you can also enter the GJX Gem & Jewelry Show. Please note: This show is NOT open to the public.

For first-time registration or to update your information, please visit click here.

Click here to read all information about AGTA GemFair Tucson.

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GJX Gem & Jewelry Show

Beginning with the 2025 show, and going forward, buyers will be required to register annually. If you attended any shows prior to 2025, your information is no longer in the system.

If you are registered for AGTA and have an admission badge, you can use it to enter GJX as well.

This show is NOT open to the public.

Online registration is available.

Click here to read all information about GJX Gem & Jewelry Show.

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G&LW Gem & Lapidary Wholesaler Show

You must create a company profile before using pre-register.

A current and valid State Sales Tax License or State Sales Tax Certificate or Sales and Use Tax Permit in the Gem or Jewelry related business is required. Employee Identification Numbers (EINs) are not qualifying documents and will not be accepted.

This show is NOT open to the public.

Online registration is available.

Click here to read all information about G&LW Gem Mall and Holidome.

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Arizona Independent Warehouse Show

This show is strictly wholesale only, and NOT open to the public.

No online registration. Please register at their counter.

1820 Oracle Wholesale Show

This show is strictly wholesale only, and NOT open to the public.

Click here and read the FAQ page on the 1820 Oracle Wholesale Show.

No online registration. Please register at their counter.

Enter the Earth Wholesale Warehouse Show

This show is strictly wholesale only, and NOT open to the public.

Please click here to register Sign Up for Wholesale Account

J.K. Stone Warehouse Show

This show is strictly wholesale only, and NOT open to the public.

Please click here to register Wholesale Registration

The Best Bead Show

This show opens to the public, but you have to register before entering. No documentation required.

Online registration is available.

Click here to read all information about the Best Bead Show.

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Colors of the Stone, To Bead True Blue Show, and Tucson Artisan Workshops

This show opens to the public, but you have to register before entering. Both online and on-site registration are available.

Online registration is available.

This show is no registration requirement for children aged 17 and under.

Click here to read all information about Colors of the Stone, To Bead True Blue Show, and Tucson Artisan Workshops.

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Tips

Here are some tips for registration.

Use a pre-registration system

We recommend that you pre-register because, on the first day of each show, the registration counter will be crowded, especially, G&LW, GJX, AGTA, and JOGS.

In addition, please give yourself plenty of time to register if you register on the first day of the show. (I have spent an hour at the registration line of the G&LW show.)

Read more: Tucson Gem Show 2026 Schedule

Avoid arguments

Every year, someone arguing with the staff or security at the entrance regarding registration.

Before visiting the show, you should know whether there are any requirements or not.

Frequently Asked Questions about Registration

Q: Is the Tucson Gem Show open to the public?

 

A: Yes and no. While some shows like the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show® (Main Show) and JOGS are open to the public (some require tickets), some shows are wholesale-only and require business registration.

Q: How do I register as a wholesale buyer?

A: You need to register for each specific show (e.g., AGTA, GJX) through their official websites. Most require a copy of your Business License and a Tax ID/Resale Certificate related to the jewelry or gem industry.

Q: Is registration for the gem show free?

A: All wholesale-only shows offer free pre-registration for qualified buyers. 

Q: When does registration open for the 2026 Tucson Gem Show?

A: Registration typically opens in late September or October for the upcoming winter shows. We recommend checking individual show websites early to secure your credentials.