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About Jewelry and Accessories - Provides facts to help consumers evaluate and purchase gemstones, jewelry, watches and related accessories.
http://jewelry.about.com |
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American Gem Trade Association - The natural colored gemstone and cultured pearl source of information and ideas.
http://agta.org |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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/ |
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CanadaDiamonds.com - Diamond basics, covering the 5 C's--carat weight, color, clarity, cut and cost.
http://www.canadadiamonds.com/diamond_tutorials.htm |
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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 |
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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 |
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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/ |
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Diamond Buying Guide - Details to help shoppers select and buy a diamond. Topics include diamond grades and diamond quality, and a quiz helps shoppers determine if they've mastered the information.
http://www.thediamondbuyingguide.com/ |
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Diamond Cutters International - Educational articles to help consumers choose a diamond.
http://www.diamondcuttersintl.com/ |
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Diamond Info.org - Buying tips and educational guidance for diamonds and diamond engagement rings. Includes a community forum.
http://www.diamondinfo.org |
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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 |
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Diamond Legend - Details about famous, legendary, and celebrity diamonds, as well as diamonds mentioned in poetry.
http://www.diamond-legend.info |
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Diamond Review - Diamond buying guide includes a price database, diamonds tutorial, and diamond FAQ.
http://www.diamondreview.com/ |
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Diamond Treatments - An explanation of the treatments commonly used to improve the appearance of a diamond. Additional links lead to more facts about diamonds.
http://www.nexxdesign.com/stones/diamond_treatments.htm |
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Diamond Tutorials.com - About Diamonds - Consumer's guide on buying loose gemstones, rings and engagement bands. Talk forum and quotes.
http://www.diamondtutorials.com/ |
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Diamond.com - Learning Center - Educational materials to help buyers select and care for diamonds, watches and other jewelry.
http://www.diamond.com/learncenter.asp?Sn=98592638&fn=_learncenter_home.htm |
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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 |
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Enchanted Learning - An illustrated glossary, including terms that describe fine and costume jewelry, gemstones, and jewelry making.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/jewel/ |
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Evaluating a Diamond: Color - Use this information to learn how diamond color is judged. Includes visuals to aid understanding. Also discusses factors that affect color perception.
http://www.diamondexpert.com/articles/color.html |
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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 |
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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 |
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Guide2jewelry - Buying tips and facts about diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, and jewelry.
http://www.guide2jewelry.com/ |
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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 |
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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/ |
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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 |
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Jewelers of America - A collection of advice about buying many types of fine jewelry.
http://www.jewelers.org/ja_consumer/fineinfo.html |
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Jewelry Pearls - Discussion forum for gemstones and precious metals. Includes birthstones, astrological, and anniversary considerations.
http://www.jewelry-pearls.com |
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LoveAndDiamonds.com - Diamond engagement rings buying guide includes a diamonds tutorial as well as related articles and resources.
http://www.loveanddiamonds.com/ |
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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 |
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PriceScope - Includes numerous diamond tutorials and buying tips, a discussion forum, and a cut advisor.
http://www.pricescope.com/tutor_cert.asp |
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Promise Rings - Learn their meanings, history, traditions, current practices and where to buy them.
http://www.promise-rings.info/ |
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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 |
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Soyouwanna Buy an Engagement Ring - Multi-page article that offers engagement ring buying advice.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/ring/ring.html |
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The 4C's of Diamonds - Explains cut, clarity, carat weight and color.
http://shopandbuydirect.com/diamonds.htm |
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The Center for Jewelry Studies Discussion Board - Forum where visitors can discuss the history, identification, and marketing of antique, period, and vintage jewelry.
http://www.center4jewelrystudies.org/board/?topic=topic1 |
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The Guide to Buying Fine Jewelry Online - Provides information on how to choose, buy and care for fine jewelry, from diamonds, pearls, precious gems, semiprecious gemstones, platinum, yellow and white gold to sterling silver.
http://www.anyamani.com |
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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/ |
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The Jewelry Box Newsletter - Features tips on buying diamonds and jewelry, gemstone facts and cleaning silver.
http://www.jewelrynewsletter.com |
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World's Largest Diamonds - Photographs and historical background for some of the world's largest known diamonds.
http://www.worlds-largest-diamonds.com/ |
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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/ |
