Noor Fares’s Photo Diary From the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Inline

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    The Arizona Inn is my favorite place to stay in Tucson. The vibe is reminiscent of old-school romance, with shades of blue and pink under the desert sky!

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    Blending in at the Arizona Inn.

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    The fascinating “wheel of light” was imagined and invented by Brian and Kendra Cook of Nature’s Geometry. It’s a kaleidoscopic carved stone containing a tiny paraiba tourmaline and an amethyst. It blew my mind. This piece won an AGTA [American Gem Trade Association] Spectrum Award.

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    Pink diamonds will never cease to make me dream.

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    Minerals! I am so inspired by the colors and textures of crystals and gems in their natural forms.

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    Even more beautiful, raw stones.

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    A vibrant London blue topaz cut by John Dyer with psychedelic geometric facets—which also matched my nail polish.

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    Selfie with a life-size crystal!

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    Exploring the Kino arena.