The Gem Expo

The Gem Expo is Canada's Premier show for Beads, Beading supplies and Tools, Gems, Copper and Sterling Silver Findings, Jewellery, Minerals, and Lampwork artisans The show features handmade beads and jewellery from talented artisans and also feature a large variety of Precious and Semi-Precious stones such as Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz, Pearls, Opals, and many others. Weather you're looking for strands to make your own jewellery, beautifully faceted stones for setting or wire wrapping, or finished pieces with exquisite gems, The Gem Expo has it all. The show is Open to the Public. Admission is $4 per day or $8 for all 3 days. An additional $2 off coupon is available by registering on the web site. Most exhibitors offer wholesale pricing to designers, galleries, and businesses.

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Cyber Monday all week long! Enjoy 40% off almost everything online. Plus get free shipping on orders over $100 shipped to Canada! Sale ends Sunday Dec 8, 2013 http://www.BlueSapphireBeads.com

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  The Gem Expo Charity Auction Due to some technical difficulties, we have decided to extend the Charity Auction until Nov 30, 2013 at 5:00pm. Bidding is open on all the items and also includes a "Buy It Now" price where you can purchase the items at Retail Value. All Proceeds will go to Relief Efforts that are still continuing in the Philippines.  Please help us raise funds for this worthy cause by bidding Generously and by sharing this email with others.  There are some great items available with low starting bids including Lace Agate Pendant, Tahitian Pearl Pendant, Amber Pendant/Broach, Murano Glass pendent, Amazing strand of Sapphires, Garnet Earrings & Pendant,and much more. Perfect for yourself, birthday gift or just in time for a special Christmas Gift. Online Charity Auction Link https://www.charityauctionorganizer.com/auction/TheGemExpo

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The Gem Expo Charity Auction is now ONLINE!

Sign up today and start bidding on aution items at this shows Charity Auction. Proceeds will be used to support Relief Efforts in the Philippines.

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Designer Beads Visit her at http://designerbeads.com/ and see her at The Gem Expo, Nov 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto On King. DesignerBeads.com has been selling beads and findings online since 1998. During the first several years all the beads for sale were seed beads. But a few years ago, proprietor Laurie Wright (who has a degree in fine art) began to make lampwork beads. And now you can find them on this site, sold singly, in matching groupings, or as the featured components of finely crafted jewelry.

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Moonstones by Mary Louise  Visit her at http://www.moonstonesbymarylouise.ca/ and see her at The Gem Expo, Nov 22-24, at the Hyatt Regency Toronto On King. I have been involved with art in many forms all of my life. Recently I turned to crystals and semi precious gem stones. I have always been interested in the properties of crystals, minerals and gems. I am very drawn to certain ones, and use them extensively in my creations. I journeyed to Tucson, Arizona where the biggest gemshow in the world is held every February. There are vendors from all over the world, and I was able to talk to these vendors, and chose stones that really spoke to me to make my jewellery pieces. I hope you find stones that really speak to you as well. Many of my pieces are unfinished, so that you may pick and chose different matching strands to make your own custom multi-strand piece of jewellery, with different lengths and closures, suited to what you would like to have. Mary  http://www.TheGemExpo.com

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Caral Silver 

Visit them at https://www.caralsilver.com and see them at The Gem Expo, Nov 22-24, at the Hyatt Regency Toronto On King.

Caral Silver offers a wide range of Silver Jewellery to meet the highest standards and quality.

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Make N Takes - New for the November show! There will be a number of vendors who will be offering simple Make n Take projects at their booths. These are easy projects anyone can do! Check out the front desk to see which booths will be doing the Make N Takes and schedule of Demonstrations!

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Sky Jems

Visit them at http://SkyJems.net and see them at The Gem Expo, Nov 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto On King

Bonus 1: The First 50 people at the show will get a special gift from there booth.

Bonus 2: Bring in the ad and you can save the taxes for purchases with Sky Jems.

SkyJems is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Muzo Mine Emerald Co. You will find only the best items at the best prices including: #Sapphire Rings, #Ruby Rings, #Emerald Rings, #Emerald, #Ruby, #Sapphire, #Amethyst, #Citrine, #Beads, #Diamonds, #Black Diamonds, #Opal, #Diamond Engagement Rings, #Tanzanite, and #Tanzanite #Jewelry.

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In light of the devastating disaster that has struck the Philippines, we will be changing the charity from The Alzheimer's Society of Canada to supporting relief efforts in the Philippines. More details to follow shortly.

We will choose to support the Alzheimer's Society at our March Show.

Here is a link to company in the Philippines that has decided to go out into the devastated areas and help by making and giving out food packages.

This picture says it all.

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  Silver Dawn Jewels Visit them at https://www.facebook.com/silverdawnjewels and see them at The Gem Expo, Nov 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto On King.  They are back again! More great finds and everything is just $2 each! Perfect time to stock up on materials for making Christmas Gifts for others or yourself! http://www.TheGemExpo.com

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  Visit them at 9 Bertrand Ave in Scarborough and see them at The Gem Expo November 22-24, at the Hyatt Regency Toronto On King. Lois & David have grown there business over the years and now carry a large line up beads, crystals, findings, cabochon, precious & semi-precious stones, globes, high quality minerals samples, carvings and much much more.  A little something for everyone. Stop by their warehouse if you get a chance, you won't be disappointed!

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Stephanie Dixon, AKA The Dixon Chick 

Visit her at http://www.thedixonchick.com/ and see her at The Gem Expo Nov 22-24, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto On King.

Stephanie Dixon, AKA The Dixon Chick, is an internationally acclaimed artist and instructor from Toronto. Working exclusively with Swarovski crystals, all of Stephanie’s creations sparkle and shine. Stephanie’s designs can be seen in two books published in 2013, Crystal Jewelry Inspirations and Foxy Epoxy and in multiple issues of BeadStyle. She is a frequent contributor to Beading Daily and Jewelry Making Daily and was featured in two episodes of the television show, Beads, Baubles and Jewels. Stephanie is a CREATE YOUR STYLE with Swarovski Ambassador and has taught for Swarovski in Tucson and on two of their three cruises.

After a twenty-two year career as a university administrator, Stephanie gave it all up to pursue her passion of making jewellery and sharing her passion with others. She has never looked back. Stephanie is a proud member of the Toronto Bead Society, West Toronto Beading Guild, Grand River Bead Society and the Ottawa Bead Society.

The Dixon Chick offers Swarovski crystals, epoxy clays, bezel pendants, earrings and rings, Crystal Ninja products as well as her own finished jewellery and kits.

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Jewellery Jamboree Gems  Visit them at http://www.jjgems.com/ and see them at The Gem Expo, Nov 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto On King Stones are my passion. I get excited over different stones, the inclusions they have, their shape, their very uniqueness.  I enjoy going to different mines overseas and bring back to North America the unique stones that I have found. Hunting down stones ignites in me a feeling of excitement and I have not yet tired of exploring. I know first hand that the stones I bring home are quality pieces, and it is important to me to be able to assure people that the stone they are receiving is quality. While traveling I also attend shows to stay updated. I have participated in shows in Germany, Thailand, Brazil, Turkey and the U.S and each experience has influenced in some fashion my current design work. I began back home as a goldsmith after studying tool and dye making in high school and began dealing with gemstones when I moved to Canada to complete my professional training as a certified gemologist. My inspiration?- Definitely natural stones, I love natural stones that haven't been treated, and as a result I try to deal with natural stones as much as I can. Most of my designs are created while I am working on the wax, and as the inspiration comes. I don't tend to work with sketches or drawings but let myself be carried away. My inspiration comes from my life, or from the stone, it's colour and shape. I like working on complicated pieces that challenge me and I prefer not to use solder but find a way to attach things without. Whether it is a simple or an involved creation I want people to feel special, loved, that the jewellery is a real gift. All of my energy goes into the piece and I hope that people are able to feel the energy and love coming from the piece I have made for them.

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Sunday 10:00 - 12:30, Nov 24, 2013

LOVE KNOT RING

CLASS FEE: $40 plus HST

KIT FEE: $15.00 (includes HST) (payable to the instructor at the class)

INSTRUCTOR: Jo-Ann Elizabeth Mitchell, owner and designer of JEMstudio.ca

DURATION: 2 1/2 hours

MAX CLASS SIZE: 6-8

CLASS DESCRIPTION: You will learn 2 methods of manipulating wire to form a ring around a focal bead.  You will make 2 rings in this class. But you won't be able to stop there.  Once you learn this technique you will be able to use your imagination to make many different variations.

TECHNIQUE: Wire Work  

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

BRING WITH YOU: Just yourself, relaxed and ready to learn and have fun

KIT CONTENTS: Non tarnish silver wire, 8 mm square Swarovski crystal

Purchase this Class Now:   http://loveknotclass.eventbrite.ca/

Plus receive a FREE 3 day pass to The Gem Expo

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Gem Premium

Visit them at http://gempremium.com/ and see them The Gem Expo, Nov 22-24, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto On King.

Welcome to GemPremium and the wonderful world of the most precious gemstones.

We are proud to be an internet ressource for both colored gemstones (Sapphire, Spinel,..).and also the best quality of Non treated Cultured South Sea Pearls and Tahitian Pearls.

We cannot put all our inventory on our website, feel free to ask us for a particular request. All our gemstones are natural materials and we are doing our best to provide you the high quality possible. Proud member of CJA (Canadian Jewellers Association) and of CBQ (Corporation des Bijoutiers du Quebec). http://thegemexpo.com

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Appealing Environments Visit them at http://appealingenvironments.com and see them at The Gem Expo, November 22-24, at the Hyatt Regency Toronto On King I have always felt at peace within nature. I have been honoured with many names like; Tree Hugger, Nature Boy, Dreamer or just Fanatic about our connection with the Universe around us. Mother Nature produces the most beautiful specimens for us to work with and enjoy. Meeting new friends, “Crystal Junkies” and sharing with them the Love for Crystals has been the most rewarding experience. I created Appealing Environments as a premier distributor of High Quality Gems and Minerals from around the world. Specializing in High Frequency Healing Crystals like Auralite 23 that is ethically mined here in Canada and exported around the world. I truly enjoy shipping unique crystals to new & old friends and customers globally. I have travelled to many parts of the world, always focusing on building long term relationships with Exporters, Miners and Prospectors to bring only the highest quality specimens at the lowest prices possible to my community both locally and globally. I speak regularly and facilitate workshops at Reiki Retreats, Healing Centres and Yoga Studios, enthusiastically sharing a wealth of information from Geology, Science and the Healing Properties of Crystals to Crystal Lovers of all levels. I am fully attuned and devoted to my Reiki Community and the have presented frequently at International Reiki Retreats to hundreds of Reiki Masters over the years. I will continue to provide outstanding customer service to ensure each individual is treated specially by catering to your individual needs and desires. Feel free to contact me any time, ask questions, provide feedback. If you are not satisfied, I will do everything within my power to correct, repair and or replace. My experiences of working with crystals personally and as a business, is shared monthly with you in my Newsletter Email. You can sign up on my website to receive this beautiful monthly message. It is never intrusive, and I hold your email address address close to my heart, protecting it from all types of spam or fraud. Join me today and share in the Love For Crystals. With Love Charles Brand

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