Jewelry and Gemstones

American Gem Trade Association
The : natural : colored : gemstone : and : cultured : pearl : source : of : information : and : ideas.
http://agta.org

Antique Jewelry Online
Jewelry : history : features : take : readers : through : the : popular : styles : during : specific : eras. : Also : includes : gemstone : lore : and : articles : about : materials : used : to : make : jewelry.
http://www.antiquejewelryonline.com/learn/learn.htm

Ask Mr. Jewelry
Photos : and : buying : advice : for : diamonds : and : other : gemstones. : Includes : traditional : birthstone : and : anniversary : lists : and : articles : to : help : consumers : make : gemstone : selections.
http://www.askmrjewelry.com

Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Provides : a : description : of : traditional : jewelry : metals, : diamonds, : and : pearls, : and : includes : advice : to : help : consumers : make : decisions : when : buying : and : repairing : jewelry.
http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=441

Buy a Diamond
Diamond : buying : advice. : Includes : facts : about : the : origins : of : diamonds : and : how : the : stones : progress : from : rough : to : cut.
http://www.buyadiamond.net/

CanadaDiamonds.com
Diamond : basics, : covering : the : 5 : C's--carat : weight, : color, : clarity, : cut : and : cost.
http://www.canadadiamonds.com/diamond_tutorials.htm

Colored Gemstones
The : International : Colored : Gemstone : Association : (ICA) : provides : consumer : buying : advice : and : educational : details : about : colored : gemstones.
http://www.gemstone.org/index_gemsite.html

Costellos Australian Jewelers
Jewelry : store : that : offers : educational : articles : to : give : consumers : the : facts : about : the : products : they : sell. : Library : of : articles : about : diamonds, : pearls, : and : opals.
http://www.costellos.com.au

DiaInfo.com
Information : to : help : make : shoppers : aware : of : simulated : stones : and : of : diamonds : that : might : have : received : undisclosed : treatments : to : improve : their : appearance.
http://www.diainfo.com/

Diamond Info.org
Buying : tips : and : educational : guidance : for : diamonds : and : diamond : engagement : rings. : Includes : a : community : forum.
http://www.diamondinfo.org

Diamond Information and Education
Learn : and : discuss : about : diamonds : and : diamond : jewelry : through : education : tutorials,articles, : chat, : forums : and : informative : FAQ's
http://www.diamondchatforum.com

Diamond Review
Diamond : buying : guide : includes : a : price : database, : diamonds : tutorial, : and : diamond : FAQ.
http://www.diamondreview.com/

Emporia State University - Everything about Diamonds
A : tutorial : about : the : history : and : characteristics : of : diamond. : Includes : facts : about : diamond : mining.
http://www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/go340/diamond.htm

Enchanted Learning
An : illustrated : glossary, : including : terms : that : describe : fine : and : costume : jewelry, : gemstones, : and : jewelry : making.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/jewel/

Gem Gallery - The Image.com
Photos : of : gemstones, : each : accompanied : by : a : description : of : the : gem's : properties : and : where : it : is : commonly : found. : Includes : instructions : for : close-up : gem : photography.
http://www.theimage.com/gemstone/gemstone.html

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
A : nonprofit : organization : that : offers : gemstone : identification : and : buying : advice : to : consumers : and : training : to : those : in : the : jewelry : trade. : The : GIA : provides : lab : services : to : the : jewelry : industry.
http://www.gia.edu

Guide2jewelry
Buying : tips : and : facts : about : diamonds, : colored : gemstones, : pearls, : and : jewelry.
http://www.guide2jewelry.com/

How Stuff Works: Moissanite Jewels
Five-part, : illustrated : guide : that : discusses : the : origin : of : natural : Moissanite : and : explains : how : it : is : being : created : in : the : lab : today.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/moissanite.htm

Idazzle.com
Provides : basic : information : to : help : familiarize : buyers : with : the : qualities : they : should : look : for : when : searching : for : a : diamond.
http://www.idazzle.com/

JadeMart.com
An : explanation : of : the : different : grades : of : jade : used : in : jewelry, : with : tips : to : help : buyers : distinguish : between : them.
http://www.jademart.com

Jewelers of America
A : collection : of : advice : about : buying : many : types : of : fine : jewelry.
http://www.jewelers.org/ja_consumer/fineinfo.html

JewelInfo4U
Informational : site : with : articles : by : volunteer : editors : from : the : jewelry : industry. : : Includes : articles : on : gemstones, : buying : guides, : help : for : men, : and : common : questions.
http://www.jewelinfo4u.com/

Jewelry Buying Advice
Provides : information : to : help : consumers : evaluate : and : purchase : gemstones, : jewelry, : watches : and : related : accessories. : From : About.com.
http://jewelry.about.com

LoveAndDiamonds.com
Diamond : engagement : rings : buying : guide : includes : a : diamonds : tutorial : as : well : as : related : articles : and : resources.
http://www.loveanddiamonds.com/

Name on Rice Jewelry Online Buying Guide
Read : reviews, : ratings, : and : comparisons : of : numerous : online : "Name : on : Rice" : jewelry : web : sites : in : the : online : buyer's : guide.
http://www.nameonricejewelry.com

PriceScope
Includes : numerous : diamond : tutorials : and : buying : tips, : a : discussion : forum, : and : a : cut : advisor.
http://www.pricescope.com/tutor_cert.asp

Promise Rings
Learn : their : meanings, : history, : traditions, : current : practices : and : where : to : buy : them.
http://www.promise-rings.info/

RingDesigner.com
Describes : the : 4Cs : of : diamonds : (cut, : clarity, : carat : and : color) : and : some : information : about : certification.
http://www.ringdesigner.com/Pages/Understanding_Diamonds.htm

Soyouwanna Buy an Engagement Ring
Multi-page : article : that : offers : engagement : ring : buying : advice.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/ring/ring.html

The House of Tibara
Facts : about : opal : include : chemical : make-up, : buying : advice, : cutting : and : polishing : basics, : and : opal : care. : Includes : photos : of : different : types : of : opals.
http://www.opal-tibara.com/

The Jewelry Box Newsletter
Features : tips : on : buying : diamonds : and : jewelry, : gemstone : facts : and : cleaning : silver.
http://www.jewelrynewsletter.com

YourGemologist.com
A : reference : library : covering : natural : gemstones : and : minerals, : synthetic : and : treated : gems. : Also : offers : resources : for : people : who : would : like : to : pursue : a : career : in : gemology.
http://www.YourGemologist.com/