AKS Gem Shows

08/30/2026

💎 Sunday Industry Smile: The Bead That Got Away

At a fictional bead show, a customer accidentally dropped one tiny crystal bead.
Four shoppers immediately crouched down to help find it. Within a minute, they had recovered three beads, a jump ring, an earring back—and 47 cents.
The original bead was never found.
The vendor smiled and said, “That’s all right. It probably joined another strand.”

08/30/2026

💎 THANK YOU, SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA! 💎

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who attended the Big 3 + 1 Bead Show! Your support of our vendors and the bead and jewelry community made the weekend truly special.

Want to stay in touch with Beading House, Mat Collection, Ro A Beads, or Baby Boomer Jewelry? Visit our Featured Vendors page for their contact information:

https://www.aksshow.com/ -vendors

Thank you again for shopping with us. We look forward to seeing you at another show soon!

08/29/2026

💎 Stay Connected with AKS Gem Shows!

Find upcoming bead, gem and jewelry shows throughout the Southeast, discover featured vendors, and keep up with industry news.

Visit our website:
https://www.aksshow.com

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08/29/2026

✨ FINAL DAY IN KENNER! ✨

Don’t miss your last chance to shop the Big 3 + 1—Beading House, Mat Collection, Ro A Beads, and Baby Boomer Jewelry!

Enjoy a wonderful selection of beads, gemstones, findings, and jewelry. Free admission and free parking!

📍 Wyndham Hotel
2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA
📅 Saturday, August 29

08/28/2026

The Big 3 just became The Big 3 + 1! 🎉
Join Beading House, Mat Collection, Ro A Beads, and Baby Boomer Jewelry for two days of beads, jewelry, great selections, and amazing prices!
📍 Wyndham Hotel, Kenner
📅 August 28 & 29
✅ Admission and parking are FREE!

08/27/2026

🔍 Today’s Younger Jewelry Buyers Want the Story Behind the Sparkle
Before purchasing, many younger shoppers want clear information about a piece—its materials, origin, sourcing, price, guarantees and future care.
That creates an opportunity for jewelry makers and vendors: Don’t simply display a beautiful piece. Help customers understand what makes it special and why it offers lasting value.
Trust begins with clear, accurate information—and informed customers are more confident customers.

Read this week’s AKS Industry Brief:
https://www.aksshow.com/industry-brief

Southeast gem, bead and jewelry show schedules, industry briefs, featured vendors and targeted marketing services.

08/27/2026

The Big 3 + 1 are coming to Kenner! 🎉
Join Beading House, Mat Collection, Ro A Beads, and Baby Boomer Jewelry for two exciting days of beads, jewelry, supplies, and special show selections.
📅 August 28 & 29
📍 Wyndham Hotel, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA
Friday: 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
Admission and parking are FREE!

08/26/2026

💎 Four Vendors. One Convenient Shopping Stop. 💎
The Big 3 + 1 Bead Show is coming to Kenner this Friday and Saturday!
Shop Beading House, Mat Collection, Ro A Beads and Baby Boomer Jewelry for beads, gemstones, findings, chain, pearls, jewelry-making supplies and handcrafted jewelry—all under one roof.

📅 August 28–29
📍 Wyndham Hotel, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner
🎟️ Free admission and free parking
See complete details:
https://www.aksshow.com/shows/louisiana

Southeast gem, bead and jewelry show schedules, industry briefs, featured vendors and targeted marketing services.

08/26/2026

The Big 3 just became The Big 3 + 1! 🎉
Join Beading House, Mat Collection, Ro A Beads, and Baby Boomer Jewelry for two days of beads, jewelry, great selections, and amazing prices!
📍 Wyndham Hotel, Kenner
📅 August 28 & 29
✅ Admission and parking are FREE!

08/25/2026

Shop Ro A Beads’ beautiful selection of precious and semi-precious gemstone beads—along with Beading House, Mat Collection, and Baby Boomer Jewelry.
📅 August 28 & 29
📍 Wyndham Hotel, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA
Friday: 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
Admission and parking are FREE!