For more than 20 years, Daniel Ulibarri has been deeply immersed in the gem and mineral show world. A longtime resident of Tucson, Arizona—host of the largest gem show in the world—he has witnessed and shaped the industry from its center.

He is the current owner and president of Mina Ampliación a Victoria in Navajun, Spain, a mine famous worldwide for producing cubic pyrite crystals.

For over a decade, Daniel has collected and dealt in fine-quality minerals, emphasizing exceptional quality, sculptural aesthetics, and a deep appreciation for rare species.