Frequently Asked Questions
Tucson
Yes, there are multiple parking lots and garages available surrounding the Tucson Convention Center. View available parking areas here.
Registration for the 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson is now open. Click here to register.
Las Vegas
The AGTA Pavilion is located on Level 2 in Halls C & D, behind Luxury and next to The Plumb Club.
AGTA GemFair events are open for qualified jewelry and gemstone industry professionals only.
No, photography and filming on the show floor are prohibited without written authorization.
No, registration for the AGTA GemFair® Las Vegas at JCK must be completed through the official JCK Show registration website. AGTA does not handle registrations for Las Vegas.
Registration is managed by the professional team at JCK lasvegas.jckonline.com
No, your JCK badge will give you access to the AGTA pavilion. There is not a separate badge for AGTA.
The AGTA pavilion will open one day before the JCK Show. Attendees will have the opportunity to buy from exhibitors before the rest of the show floor opens.
While some AGTA members sell manmade gemstones, they will not be displayed or sold in an AGTA show.
Parking is available but very limited near the Venetian Convention and Expo Center. You may find more information here.
Yes, there will be a variety of events held during the JCK Show. Please visit the JCK Show website for more details and schedule information.
Yes, you may purchase directly from AGTA exhibitors offering items for sale from their booths in our pavilion.
Membership
You can directly apply for membership by completing the online application form here. You may also apply in person at one of our AGTA GemFair events.
The foremost benefit is the greater level of confidence earned by upholding the standards of AGTA. Aligning yourself with the industry’s highest standards instills trust in your customers and partners. Benefits also include:
- International & Domestic Shipping Rates through FedEx
- AGTA Directory, Advertising, and Forum Access
- Online Education Savings through GIA
- Gemstone Testing Savings through AGL
Member costs differ between the types of AGTA membership:
Retail: $350 annually
Affiliate: $395 annually
Firm: $795 annually
AGTA requires all of its members to have engaged in the natural colored gemstone, cultured Pearl, or natural Pearl industry in the United States or Canada for a period of at least 2 years. For firm members, that threshold is higher at 5 years along with additional requirements you can find here: Become a Member.
Once an application is submitted for review, we will verify all the provided information and documentation is correct. The verification and subsequent approval process can take up to 30 days. Once completed, applicants will be notified via phone call and email of their status and further steps if approved.
Yes, AGTA members receive special discounts on shipping, online education, and gemstone reporting. Find more information on AGTA membership benefits here: Become a Member.
Members offer a wide range of services including appraisals, equipment and tools, jewelry manufacturing, education and marketing, and laboratory testing. For a full list, please visit our Directory Page.
