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American Gem Trade Association - The natural colored gemstone and cultured pearl source of information and ideas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CanadaDiamonds.com - Diamond basics, covering the 5 C's--carat weight, color, clarity, cut and cost.
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Colored Gemstones - The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) provides consumer buying advice and educational details about colored gemstones.
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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.
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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.
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Diamond Info.org - Buying tips and educational guidance for diamonds and diamond engagement rings. Includes a community forum.
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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
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Diamond Review - Diamond buying guide includes a price database, diamonds tutorial, and diamond FAQ.
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Emporia State University - Everything about Diamonds - A tutorial about the history and characteristics of diamond. Includes facts about diamond mining.
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Enchanted Learning - An illustrated glossary, including terms that describe fine and costume jewelry, gemstones, and jewelry making.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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JewelInfo4U - Informational site with articles by volunteer editors from the jewelry industry. Includes articles on gemstones, buying guides, help for men, and common questions.
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The Jewelry Box Newsletter - Features tips on buying diamonds and jewelry, gemstone facts and cleaning silver.
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Jewelry Buying Advice - Provides information to help consumers evaluate and purchase gemstones, jewelry, watches and related accessories. From About.com.
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LoveAndDiamonds.com - Diamond engagement rings buying guide includes a diamonds tutorial as well as related articles and resources.
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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.
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PriceScope - Includes numerous diamond tutorials and buying tips, a discussion forum, and a cut advisor.
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Promise Rings - Learn their meanings, history, traditions, current practices and where to buy them.
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RingDesigner.com - Describes the 4Cs of diamonds (cut, clarity, carat and color) and some information about certification.
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Soyouwanna Buy an Engagement Ring - Multi-page article that offers engagement ring buying advice.
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