Post-Tucson Gem Show Analysis 2026: Prices, Buyers, and the Industry. 💎

This year’s Tucson Gem Show felt different in many ways. In this video, I share my observations and thoughts on some of the complex dynamics shaping the mineral and gemstone industry today. From pricing trends and sourcing challenges to changing buyer behavior and the rise of early private deals before the show even begins, I talk about what I saw firsthand as both a dealer and collector. 0:00 Intro 0:55 1 - Early Buyers 5:28 2 - Higher Prices, Quality 9:39 3 - Mining, Expectations on the Market 12:59 4 -Tucson Expanding into a Bubble 22:02 5 - Buyer Demographics 25:26 6 - What Sold well in Tucson This Year? 29:32 7 - Decsive Buying