TUCSON 2027 · JANUARY 27 TO FEBRUARY 6
See every find first
I'll be shopping for you in Tucson, the world's largest gem and jewelry show...the hunt starts January 27. Every find goes live in the show gallery on my website during the trip.
Colleen travels with me to Tucson. She's your co-host, working off camera.
Ulka and Colleen, Tucson 2026
- Jan 27
- The hunt begins
- 50+
- Trusted vendors, thousands on the floor
- Join 900+
- Ulka Rocks Collectors
Why Tucson?
Rare finds from the world's largest gem and jewelry show
Last Tucson, by the numbers
Ten days on the floor. More than 900 pieces found and offered. About 125 went home with collectors, and I still think about the ones that got away.
Rare and one of a kind
Jewelry and bead vendors travel in from all over the world with their rarest pieces and stones
My collectors are too excited to sleep
Once you shop Tucson with me, you'll understand why
MEET ULKA
Every request you send me goes in my notebook, and that notebook comes to Tucson with me. I trek from show to show, searching for pieces that catch my attention. After a decade of Tucson trips, I know which vendors meet my design and quality standards, and those are the ones I shop.
- Under 1%
- return rate
- 85%
- of customers buy again
For 10 years, I've helped collectors find pieces they didn't even know they needed.
"Love my sweet Octopus. 🐙 Only Ulka could find something so exquisite and unusual and something I didn't even know I 'needed'"
INSIDER PERKS
What the list gets you
First look
Finds land in your inbox first, often before they hit Instagram
Wishlist priority
Send me a stone, a color, a vibe, and I'll hunt for your wishlist across all of the shows and venues
Updates all 10 days
Live finds from Tucson, start to finish, so you miss nothing
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
Finds from past trips
A few of my past Tucson finds, the kind of piece the hunt turns up. This year's finds go live in the show gallery, and my Insider list sees them first
14k gold turquoise pendant with pink sapphire
Claimed
14k gold chrysoprase pendant with blue sapphire
Claimed
Sterling silver tourmaline and diamond link necklace
Claimed
14k gold tourmaline and sapphire bezel chains
Claimed
14k gold emerald pear pendant
ClaimedDON'T MISS THE FIRST DROP
The good ones go fast
Tucson opens Wednesday, January 27. Make sure you're on the list so your invitation and first dibs land in your inbox.
BEAD COUNTRY
This is one aisle at one show. Tucson has hundreds of them, and I walk as many as my feet allow, like a kid in a candy store, looking at them for you.
BEADS AND GEMSTONES FOR CUSTOM DESIGNS
The stones come first, then the design
Tucson is where I find gorgeous strands of beads and loose gemstones. These become one-of-a-kind pieces for my collectors. Tell me which ones you love, and I'll help you come up with your very own design.
14k gold tourmaline bead necklace with a diamond medallion
The Tucson strands in the small photo, the necklace they became in the big one
One of a kind
Labradorite bead necklace with a diamond clasp
Faceted labradorite strands from the show, knotted and finished with a pave clasp
One of a kind
Ethiopian opal and diamond flower pendant
Twenty-one loose opals picked one by one in Tucson, set as a flower
One of a kindHOW IT WORKS
How your first look works
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I hunt the show floor for pieces you'll love
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Your invitation arrives by email, with links to the show gallery and the show specials
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Love a piece, claim it before the show gallery closes
Personal shopping is always free with no obligation. You only pay for a piece you love.
From my collectors
I get so excited to see what Ulka finds and shares during her trips to the markets. Be sure to join her online to be part of the treasure hunt!
I love shopping with Ulka! My UR jewelry collection continues to grow, each piece is truly unique and one of a kind. I am excited and looking forward to Ulka's next shopping adventure!
Ulka chose a beautiful pendant. And the fun is... she continues to shop for matching beads at the shows. It's so awesome having a private shopper. I fell in love with the pendant during one of her video snippets. She describes the jewelry so well... you know what you're getting.
Ulka has an amazing eye for unique and beautiful jewelry. Her trips are so much fun to watch and participate in. Ultimately it is her deep knowledge of stones and her care for her clients that make her a go to for creating jewelry that makes you feel more confident and more YOU!
I couldn't decide between 2 pendants so I bought them both! Ulka promptly answered my questions about them from the show, sent more pictures and ideas for matching necklaces. Both pendants are stunning, beautiful designs and super high quality gemstones.
Always amazing quality from Ulka. She delivers beautiful jewelry that I love. My collection is huge from her and will keep growing. Thanks for making cool pieces you do not find in stores accessible.
Ulka is my go to jewelry person! Everything I purchase is stunning and exactly what I wanted. She has helped me expand my jewelry collection beyond what I ever thought possible. Whatever you are looking for she will find it. So much fun!
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show?
The Tucson shows are the world's largest gem and jewelry event. Thousands of vendors from around the globe gather for 10 days to show rare gemstones, fine jewelry, and one of a kind pieces that never reach traditional retail.
How does shopping Tucson with Ulka work?
You shop from home while I shop in person. Every find goes live in the show gallery on my website, your invitation and the daily updates arrive by email, and when you see something you love you claim it right there in the gallery.
Is there a cost to shop with Ulka?
No, personal shopping is always free with no obligation. You only pay for the pieces you decide to purchase.
What if I see something I like but need to think about it?
Just let me know. I can hold a piece briefly, but at a busy show like Tucson, items move quickly. If you're on the fence, reach out and I'll give you my honest opinion on whether it's right for you.
Can I request a custom design?
Yes! Tucson is one of the best places to source stones for custom pieces. If you have something specific in mind, let me know before or during the show. I work with master artisans in Jaipur to create one of a kind custom designs.
LAST CALL