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JUL 10-12, Great American Gem Show JUL 19-22, Philadelphia Gift Show
“InterGem”
Reading, PA - Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Marlborough, MA - Royal Plaza Trade Center & Tent at Oaks
JUNE
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and The Philadelphia Gift Show provides retailers
jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows from the mid-atlantic and Tri-state regions an
of exhibitors at each show. Engagement rings, expansive product selection more than 1300
anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones, booths showcasing thousands of lines from
JUN 27-29, Charlotte Gift & Jewelry Show
heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
national manufacturers and leading regional sales
Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Merchandise Mart
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for
representatives in a hassle-free environment. With
This show is a wholesale trade show for buyers
friends, family or oneself. For further information:
the debut of the Philadelphia International Hand-
of gifts, jewelry, housewares, silk fl owers, statio-
International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120
crafted Expo, the July event will feature more
nery, toys, and much more. For further informa-
Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone:
new resources than ever before. It’s convenient
tion: Michael Stephens, Mahone Associates, 800
301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email: info@
suburban Philadelphia location makes it easily
Briarcreek Rd., Ste. BB503, Charlotte, NC 28205. intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
accessible and affordable for its large drive-in au-
Telephone: 704-377-5881; Fax: 704-358-9115;
Email:
michael@charlottegiftshow.com; Website:
JUL 14-20, Gift & Home Furnishings Market
dience. For further information: Shelly Fulghum,
www.charlottegiftshow.com.
at the L.A. Mart
Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd, Ste 111,
Los Angeles, CA - L.A. Mart
Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976;
The L.A. Mart is the prominent center for gift and
Fax: 678-285-7469; Email: sfulghum@urban-
expo.com; Website:
www.urban-expo.com.
JULY
home furnishings products in the Western United
States. With nearly 300 showrooms encompassing
724,000 square feet of showroom space, the L.A.
JUL 23-25, OASIS Gift Show
Mart is dedicated to showcasing a wide array of
Glendale, AZ - University of Phoenix Stadium
JUL 3-5, Great American Gem Show
lifestyle merchandise including gifts, fi ne furniture
A show, in addition, an electric selection of
contemporary and traditional giftware from
“InterGem”
and home decor, decorative accessories, tabletop,
around the world, (offering the best selection in
Timonium, MD - Timonium Fairgrounds
stationery, collectibles, holiday ideas, gourmet
handcrafted Southwestern and Native American
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and
foods, fl oral, linens, paper products, bath & body
jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows
items, apparel, children’s giftware and handcrafted gifts.) Buyers include retailers and other profes-
of exhibitors at each show. Engagement rings,
products. For further information: Marketing sionals in the gift industry. Wholesale only. Easy
anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gem-
Director, L.A. Mart, 1933 S. Broadway, Ste. 542, online registration. The show has a main fl oor for
stones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and
Los Angeles, CA 90007. Telephone: 800-LA-
order writing, gifts to go cash and carry, and the
international celebrities, multiplies in value as
MART4, 213-763-5800; Fax: 213-763-5881; Email:
jury-chosen Artbarns; showcase handcrafted area
gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further
movelle@lamart.com; Website:
www.lamart.com.
with both order writing and cash and carry. For
information: International Gem & Jewelry Show,
further information: Dana Floyd, Org. Of Assoc.
Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850.
JUL 14-20, Los Angeles Gift & Home
Salespeople In The Southwest (OASIS), 1250 E.
Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Accessories Market
Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Telephone:
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website: www. Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center
602-952-2050, 800-424-9519; Fax: 602-952-2244;
intergem.net. The premier marketplace for the latest gift, accesso-
ries, and home decor trends in L.A. With thousands
Email:
info@oasis.org; Website:
www.oasis.org.
JUL 3-5, Great American Gem Show
of exclusive lifestyle showroom collections and
“InterGem”
JUL 23-26, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary
temporary exhibitors conveniently located under
Pasadena, CA - Pasadena Convention Center one roof, the landmark California Market Center
Trade Show
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and (CMC) is the essential discovery zone for retailers
Franklin, NC - Watauga Festival Center
jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows sourcing bright, saleable gift, home, and accessories
This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary
of exhibitors at each show. Engagement rings, product in Los Angeles. For further information:
equipment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW
anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gem-
Joanne Lee, California Mart, 110 E. 9th St., Los
SHOWS ARE WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY
stones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and
Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-
OF BUSINESS OR RESALE CERTIFICATE
international celebrities, multiplies in value as
6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email:
REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO
gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further
jlee@californiamarketcenter.com; Website: www.
CHANGE **** For further information: Gem &
information: International Gem & Jewelry Show,
californiamarketcenter.com. Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora,
Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850.
Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034;
MS 39071-0098. Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax:
JUL 15-19, Chicago Market:
Email:
info@intergem.net; Website: www.
601-879-3282; Email:
info@glwshows.com;
Living and Giving™
intergem.net.
Website:
www.glwshows.com.
Chicago, IL - Merchandise Mart
JUL 10-12, Gem & Lapidary Trade Show
The Midwest resource for gift, home accents, fl o-
JUL 25-27, Oklahoma City Wholesale
Detroit, MI - Embassy Suites/Lovinia/Novi
ral, stationery, and gourmet products. For further Gift Show
This show specializes in gems, jewelry lapidary
information: Kristy Pepping, Chicago Merchan- Oklahoma City, OK - Cox Business Ser-
equipment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW dise Mart, 200 World Trade Center, Ste. 470,
vices Convention Center, formerly Myriad
SHOWS ARE WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY Chicago, IL 60654. Telephone: 312-527-7772; Convention Center
OF BUSINESS OR RESALE CERTIFICATE
Fax: 312-379-6025; Email: kpepping@mmart.
Wholesale Gift Show. Open to retailers only.
REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO
com; Website:
www.merchandisemart.com.
For qualifi ed buyers only! General public not
CHANGE **** For further information: Gem &
admitted. This is not a cash-and-carry show. For
Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora,
JUL 17-20, California Gift Show
further information: Toni Pettigrew, Wholesale
MS 39071-0098. Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax:
Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Convention Center
601-879-3282; Email:
info@glwshows.com;
Markets Inc., P.O. Box 56, Piedmont, OK 73078.
The California Gift Show embodies the creative,
Website:
www.glwshows.com.
Telephone: 800-951-1994, 405-373-2020; Fax:
trend-forward West Coast spirit that defi nes South-
JUL 10-12, Great American Gem Show
ern California. Catch the Southern California spirit
405-373-2193; Email:
info@wmigiftshows.com;
in a relaxed yet lively marketplace that boasts sellers
Website:
www.wmigiftshows.com.
“InterGem”
from over 40 different countries. Markets represent-
San Mateo, CA - San Mateo County Event Center
ed are general giftware, tabletop and housewares,
JUL 30 - AUG 2, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary
Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and
ethnic fashion accessories, fi ne and fashion jewelry,
Trade Show
jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows
home furnishings, museum gifts, traditional, coun-
Spruce Pine, NC - Pinebridge Executive Inn
of exhibitors at each show. Engagement rings,
try and contemporary crafts, specialty foods and
This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary
anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones,
confections, contemporary design products, juvenile
equipment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW
heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter-
products, seasonal and fl oral products, garden/out-
SHOWS ARE WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY
national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for
door decor, personal care, stationery, resort, souve- OF BUSINESS OR RESALE CERTIFICATE
friends, family or oneself. For further information:
nir and licensed products. For further information: REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO
International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120
Angelia Singleton, George Little Management, 888 CHANGE **** For further information: Gem &
Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone:
S. Figueroa St., Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora,
301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email: info@
Telephone: 213-362-5640; Fax: 213-362-5660; MS 39071-0098. Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax:
intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net. Email:
angelia_singleton@glmshows.com; Website: 601-879-3282; Email:
info@glwshows.com;
www.californiagiftshow.com. Website:
www.glwshows.com.
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