The G&LW Tucson Holidome is a trade-only show that has earned a loyal following among wholesale buyers who specialize in beads, jewelry components, findings, and lapidary supplies. Running concurrently with the G&LW Gem Mall during the Tucson gem show season, the Holidome offers a more focused buying experience for retailers and designers who need to stock up on the materials that drive their businesses year-round.
Exhibitors at the Holidome tend to emphasize finished and semi-finished goods: strung bead strands, gemstone cabochons, sterling silver and gold-filled findings, clasps, wire, tools, and jewelry-making kits. You will also find a solid selection of lapidary rough, tumbled stones, and small mineral specimens suitable for retail display. For bead shop owners, Etsy sellers, and jewelry designers buying at wholesale, this venue delivers strong per-unit value with vendors who are accustomed to working with small and mid-size retailers.
The indoor Holidome setting provides a comfortable, climate-controlled shopping environment — a welcome contrast to some of Tucson’s open-air tent shows where January weather can be unpredictable. The show floor is compact enough to cover in a few hours but dense enough with inventory that you will want to make at least two passes. Experienced buyers walk the entire floor once to survey the landscape, then circle back to place orders with their preferred vendors.
If your Tucson gem show 2026 buying list includes beading supplies, jewelry-making components, or affordable lapidary material at wholesale prices, the G&LW Holidome deserves a spot on your itinerary. Pair it with a visit to the adjacent Gem Mall to cover both venues in a single day. Bring your resale documentation and be ready to buy — volume discounts are the norm, and many vendors offer show-only pricing that rewards decisive wholesale buyers.