Gem Faire-Costa Mesa 2023

Nothing interesting. Most of the items are not in high quality and can not be compared with the Gem and jewelry show in Pasadena. I had 2 rings resized and it was way too expensive. It is twice as much as I would usually pay for resizing. The show is also too far from my home. I will not be going to this show anymore.

Didn’t find the bracelet vendors from the last time. They had more quality and variety of handmade stone bracelets.

I’ll go back every time, so much to enjoy!

Information online wasn’t great, it was enough but wasn’t great. Otherwise the event was really good

To pay 12 for parking and then pay to shop as well is not right

The vendors were very friendly and offered a variety of products. I’m so glad the jeweler was there that sized rings...she was very quick and did a great job. The woman at the entrance was not very friendly at all. The men helping were very friendly but I asked several times what to do with the other half of the claim ticket and he said nothing. This was not right bc he had the numbered stubs and I had a the part that should’ve been filled out... I went back and asked him but he still said to do nothing ... when they pick a numbered stub, how will they know, if it’s not filled out, whose it is. This was not done well and other Gem Faire have you put the filled-out portion in a box ... obviously, these people at the front were not informed properly.Organized event

I was able to find a everything I needed to complete a project. I was also looking for a Christmas project. The vendor only had 5 of the items that I wanted and promised to be back in December and save the extra 20 pieces that I wanted for gifts.

parking seems to be priced high

I would just have appreciated more info on the website ie: cost of parking, bring cash. Every vendor we encountered were helpful and knowledgeable.

One of the better shows. Outside vendors were very good, however you had to ask for the pricing. My friend is upper class designer and was very pleased with selections and quality of pearls. See you at next Costa Mesa Show

I love the Costa Mesa Gem fair, I usually deal with about 4 to 5 vendors and I love them all! Will continue to go and do business with them. Great Gem fair.

wow I met a lot of buyers with great information on the vendors .

Wholesalers are on Friday

Only missed one vendor hat we waned to see. Iffy about coming back to the show in December, but will be back in 2018.Mom wants to know what happened to the stacks of $1.00 and $1.50 bracelets?

Would have been nice for vendor to label products more clearly. Speaking English was a problem for some vendors. Overall a good experience.

The Costa Mesa Gem Faire is always a worthwhile gem faire. One example--seed beads in 6-inch tubes cost $2 per tube, with 10 tubes costing $18. It's a bargain in every way, although the cost of parking--$8--is a rip off.

As a first time seller, I found in necessary to make signs to tell potential buyers that I was closing out vintage goods at low prices.