Web Directory

» Bluechart
   A gem identification chart.
   http://www.gembluechart.com/

» Caribbean Gemological Institute
   Caribbean jewelers organization includes jewelry, shopping and travel tips..
   http://www.carigem.org/

» Dan Dennis
   Author of "Gems: A Lively Guide for the Casual Collector."
   http://www.dandennis.com/

» DocDiamond.com
   A team of scientists and diamond experts provide a collection of articles on diamonds.
   http://www.docdiamond.com/

» FTC
   FTC Guides for jewelry and precious metals.
   http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/guides/jewel-gd.htm

» Florida Gold Coast & Mineral Society
   Gold and Mineral Society in Florida.
   http://www.fgcgms.com/

» Gemology Tools
   Software for the professional gemologist or gemology student/enthusiast.
   http://www.gemologytools.com

» Gems and Gem Materials
   An on-line gem and jewelry course at UC Berkeley.
   http://nature.berkeley.edu/classes/eps2//

» Gemstone Forecaster Newsletters
   Analyzes Burma ruby and sapphire gems and collector gemstone markets.
   http://www.preciousgemstones.com/Forecasters.html

» Gemstones and Collector Stones
   A collection of images and other information about gemstones, collector stones and the minerals with which they are associated.
   http://www.realgems.org

» GeoNord
   Gem and mineral site from Sweden.
   http://www.geonord.org/

» Jade Hunt
   Provides information on jade including nephrite, jadeite, color, types and Chinese jade.
   http://www.jadehunt.com

» NOVA
   Gemstone primer with photos and vital information regarding gemstones.
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/diamond/gemprimer.html

» National Gemstone
   Introduction to collecting and investing in gemstones and colored diamonds, with descriptions of the types most widely traded.
   http://www.preciousgemstones.com/GEMCOLLECTING.HTML

» Secret Jewelry Collection
   A Japanese collector's site of jewelry, minerals and gemstones.
   http://www.geocities.jp/senribb/jewels/

» Secrets of the Gem Trade. The Connoisseur's Guide To Precious Gemstones.
   A new gem book by R. W. Wise.
   http://secretsofthegemtrade.com/

» Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection
   Pictures and short descriptions of gems and minerals on display at the Smithsonian.
   http://www.gimizu.de/sgmcol/

» The Amber Ranch
   Dominican rough blue amber for jewellers and collectors.
   http://www.ambarazul.com

» The Gemhunter
   A guide to finding gemstones and gold using geological principles. Many such discoveries have been made by Dan Hausel of Arizona, who set up this site.
   http://gemhunter.webs.com/

» The Image
   Mineral and gemstone galleries. Physical properties and historical facts for minerals and gemstones.
   http://www.theimage.com/

» Tingo Tanca's Collection of Flat Gemstones
   Over 200 photographs of gemstones cut in a characteristic shape.
   http://www.fakkegrav.info/flatstones.html

» Turquoise
   Information on this opaque, blue/green mineral.
   http://www.toranj-gem.com/en/

» University of Texas Gem Class
   Gem and Mineral class at the University of Texas, Austin.
   http://www.geo.utexas.edu/courses/347k/redesign/Gem_Notes/gemnote_triple_frame.htm