Mimi So Guided Tour of Tucson Gem Show

If she already has an impressive collection of baubles, think outside the jewelry box for
a truly precious gift: insider access to the elusive world of gemstones. Jewelry designer Mimi So will serve as a guide for one lucky enthusiast at the world’s largest gemstone show, a wildly anticipated event that takes place every February in Tucson, Ariz., where miners, dealers, and stonecutters convene to sell their newest caches to the trade. The show draws Australian opal miners from the remote Outback, Colombian emerald dealers, and traders in everything from rare rubies and spinels to geodes and dinosaur fossils. It’s a gem lover’s fantasy. With So as an experienced guide to navigate hundreds of stone dealers, the recipient will preview the latest sparkling discoveries before they even reach designers and stores, having the chance to select the stone (or stones) of her dreams directly from the source. Then So will work with her to create a custom piece using the newly acquired gems.

Prices start at $25,000, plus the cost of the stone(s) and materials for the custom design. Call 212.300.8600 for more information.

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A ring by Mimi So

Photo: Mimi So