March 2025

TUCSON 2025 GEM SHOWS - It's a Wrap!

Welcome to the latest SomeTimes Newsletter

This Bulletin details some of the adventures of the recent weeks in Tucson. From the ongoing ULTRA TEC OPEN HOUSE at Faceters Paradise, though the well-attended gathering at the USFG Tucson Faceters Symposium - through to the 'main event' at the TGMS, interest was high in our equipment and lapidary supplies.

We thank you for meeting the ULTRA TEC crew in Tucson. The state of the faceting art is strong!

We are already looking forward to 2026!

ULTRA TEC @ 2025 TGMS

'The Main Event'

DAVID SMITH TOURS...

THE ULTRA TEC BOOTH

DAVID INTRODUCES...

THE ULTRA TEC BOOTH TEAM

SCOTT SUCHER INTRODUCES...

THE GLASS TEC

RON SNELLING INTRODUCES....

THE VL CLASSIC

MARK OROS INTRODUCES....

THE V5 CLASSIC

TOM ROSS (DR. FACET) INTRODUCES....

THE FANTASY MACHINE

The 2025 Tucson Gem Shows were an exciting and very busy period for the ULTRA TEC team -- and our incredible booth crew (pictured below). Thanks are due to, from left, Tom Ross (Dr. Facet), Mark Oros (Hashnu Gems), David Smith (Faceters Paradise), Ron Snelling, and Scott & Karen Sucher (Museum Diamonds). Thank you for bring your limitless skill, your enthusiasm, and your stones!! You make us look good!



LEARNING TO FACET? - WE GOT YOU COVERED

We have created a new area on our website to provide a starting point for new faceters and places to brush up on your FACETING Training. The Page continues to expanded to include the best places that both new and experienced faceters can go to get faceting training

Download the ULTRA TEC article here.

The World's Finest Faceting Equipment...

Thank you again for your interest in our lapidary products. Another SomeTimes Newsletter is coming soon!

Sincerely,

The ULTRA TEC Team