Lapidary Links
The premier magazine on Lapidary, Gems and Jewelry
http://www.lapidaryjournal.com
Gemological Institute
of America
A nonprofit educational resource for the gem and jewelry
industry.
http://www.gia.edu
Canadian Institute of
Gemology
Canadian laboratory with gem courses, news, gem library,
books and gem instruments.
http://www.cigem.ca
The meeting
place for Gemseekers, Tourists, and Miners alike, lots of stories, pictures and
information about the CQ (Central Queensland, Australia) Gemfields and Sapphires
http://www.gemfields.com
Colored Gemstones
Complete colored gemstone information resource.
http://www.gemstone.org
All About
Jewels
Illustrated alphabetical listings of jewelry terms,
including fine jewelry, gemstones, costume jewelry, and jewelry making.
http://www.AllAboutJewels.com
Designer
Jewelry
The story of gemstones: their mineral composition and the
myths surrounding the stones, their healing properties, beauty and history.
http://www.designjewel.com/gemstones.htm
American
Diamond Buyer's Guide
A diamond buying guide covering color, clarity, diamond
shapes, carat weight, cut quality, certificates and a checklist to help
determine price.
http://site.diamond-guide.com/learningcenter.html
Gemfest
An Australian sapphire festival.
http://www1.tpgi.com.au/users/sapphire/gemf.html
Gems-and-Facets
Mail List
Mailing list about colored gemstones, diamonds, gemology,
faceting, gemstone enhancements and gem trade shows.
http://www.gemdata.com/gemail.html
Gemstone
Forecaster Newsletters
Covers diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald markets and
other gemstones from a collector viewpoint.
http://www.preciousgemstones.com/Forecasters.html
GemstoneLady's
Mine
Scientific information about many varieties of gemstones.
http://www.angelfire.com/nc/GemstoneLady/index.html
Gemstone
and jewelry information resource.
http://www.goldla.com
Richard
Hughes/RWH Publishing gemology site
A collection of writings from gemologist Richard Hughes.
http://www.ruby-sapphire.com
TheImage
Mineral and gemstone galleries. Physical properties and
historical facts for minerals and gemstones.
http://www.theimage.com
Gram Faceting
All about the art of faceting (cutting) gemstones. How to
learn to facet, faceting designs, rough, cut gemstones, links.
http://www.faceters.com
Facet Shoppe
Rough and cut gems, gemstone optics, faceting information
for beginners, computer faceting programs, Facetor's Digest.
http://www.gemcutter.com
Charles and Colvard
Created Moissanite
All about moissanite.
http://www.moissanite.com
Moissanite
Synthetic Stones
Moissanite wholesale synthetic stones and information in
Canada.
http://www.moissanitejems.com
Diamond
Cutters International
Diamond information center. Get advice from The Diamond
Guy™ author of best selling "How to Buy a Diamond".
http://www.diamondcuttersintl.com
Diamond
Grading
Before you buy, learn about diamonds from former Gem-Lab
graders.
http://www.diamondgrading.com
Diamond
Review
The consumer's buying guide, straight talk about diamond
rings by consumers, for consumers. Price database, thorough tutorial, FAQ, local
jeweler listings with reviews.
http://www.diamondreview.com
Diamond Search and
Price Comparison
Search the world for the diamond that's right for you.
Compare prices and quality from internet and local jewel stone vendors.
http://pricescope.com
Wedding
and Engagement Ring Advice
Helpful information about the engagement and wedding ring.
http://www.fivestarsoftware.com/engagementring.htm
HRIH:
Birthstone
Free universal birthstone table (365 days). Services:
calculating precise birthstone and gemstone information.
http://hrih.hypermart.net/services/birthstone
HRIH:
My Birthstone
Free universal birthstone table (365 days) with images.
http://hrih.hypermart.net/services/birthstone/table.html .
Jewelry Connection
Detailed information on how to purchase diamonds, pearls,
gemstones and gold. Also includes instructions on jewelry care.
http://www.jconn.com
Phillips
Jewelers
Virtual encyclopaedia of gems and jewelry care and buying
guides.
http://www.phillipsjewelers.net
The House of
Tibara
Opal specialists providing information about the opal,
cutting and polishing, brokerages, how to buy opals, a list of upcoming shows
and an option to request a catalog.
http://www.opal-tibara.com
Antique
Jewelry Times
Extensive antique jewelry resource.
http://www.antiquejewelrytimes.com
Don
Norris Mailing List
Mailing list for silversmithing and jewelry making for
beginners and small shops.
http://www.frii.com/~dnorris/maillist.html
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