Time For Bead Shows - Part I

    It’s that time of year again and with the harvest, football and cooler temperatures comes the buying season for jewelry makers and designers. For shows in your area, check with your local paper or hobby/beading store; make sure to check with the show to see if it is wholesale only or open to the public. Those that are wholesale only require the buyer to usually have a business license, state sales tax ID, and business card; so make sure to check out the show before attending so that you won’t be turned down if it’s not open to the public.

    To mention just a few of the wholesale shows, you can check their websites for listings and more information.

    Parker Trade Shows
    International Gem & Jewelry Show
    Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc.
    The Whole Bead Show

    The Gem Shows Blog is a very extensive listing of both public and wholesale shows around the country.

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