Gem
Interest A
totally French site about gemology and rocks. Sections on Gems, Minerals,
Fossils, Jewelry. Has a very French flavor, from the backgrounds
to the fonts to the jewelry itself. Like a little trip to France!
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Started With Rock Tumblers. OK, not the Ultimate Guide, as advertized, but it is a great starter guide. Enjoy.
I get dozens of requests for links to sites that at first blush look just like this one and ... blah, blah, blah ... But on an impulse I looked at it ... and to my shock, I loved this site. The Reviews were brilliant.
They say: Getting the real scoop about diamonds isn’t easy. Who can you trust? Certainly not the salesperson trying to sell you a more expensive diamond. You also can’t trust the website that wants to sell you the diamonds that they specialize in. Diamonds Pro is here to tell you the things that nobody else wants to tell you — our goal is to teach you how to spend the least amount of money possible while buying a diamond that looks just as great (if not greater) than the more expensive stone they want you to buy.
Who'd'a guessed there were such things. Especially not me, with a background in the Legalize Gold movement of the 70's. But hey, Gold today, Pot tomorrow. No, no ... it's Gold Yesterday, Pot Today. Now there are dozens of competing gold IRA's. Here's a guide comparing them. Good Luck!
The Gold IRA Guide gives tips to consumers on how to make a wise Gold IRA investment, examines the best rated Gold IRA providers, explains the benefits of investing in gold and answers some common questions. The guide is online and available to use and share at no cost.
Good afternoon and greetings from Mrs. Ward's class!
I hope you don't mind me reaching out to you like this. I'm currently
in the middle of a class project and was hoping you might be able
to lend a hand. My students and I are working to revamp our outdated class
website by adding a comprehensive resource section for students, parents
and even other teachers. One of my students, Amy, found your webpage while
searching for resources for our "science" category. It's a great
page that we will most likely be utilizing!
As an additional requirement for this project, my students need to share a
similar resource with the sites they've borrowed information from
(sharing knowledge = good netiquette, as they're learning haha). So here's another
resource Amy chose for your site - Joan Ward
And Another ... Hello and greetings from Delaware and Ms. Ward's classroom!
One of my students, curiously also named Amy, found your webpage while
searching for resources for our "science" category. It's a great
page that we will most likely be utilizing! ...
- Joan Ward
40 Common Minerals - Tungsten, Silver, Feldspar & more!
I just wanted to say that, as a science teacher, I have been using your page with information on rocks and minerals (http://www.dendritics.com/scales/gem-links.asp) for my lessons. It's been useful; thank you for making it!
Since your page was helpful to my classroom, I thought I would pass along another resource one of my students found that you might like to include: "40 Common Minerals - Tungsten, Silver, Feldspar & more!" - http://www.larsonjewelers.com/40-common-minerals.aspx
It lists 40 common minerals and their uses, making it a handy reference guide. I thought your visitors might find it beneficial too. (Plus, I would love to show my student that the page he found is incorporated on your website...makes him feel special, haha!) Hope I could help!
Happy Holidays, Ms. Sarah Hess
Tips
from the Jewelers bench; Lewton-Brain writings
Over 300 pages of text and drawings on jewelry making, gemology and more.
Categories: Starting to Make Jewelry, Tools, Construction, Casting, Stone
Setting, Gemology, Surfaces, PR-Business, Critical Notes, Repairs, Recommended
Books.
Robert J. Williams, Ph.D.,G.G.
... Rockhound, Jewelry, Appraising
Retired appraiser of Antiques, Gemstones, and personal
property, Author of program Gemstone. The program covers over 650 minerals,
and all gemstones. It is a compilation of formulas, data, and instructions
for gemologist, mineralogist, and jewelers. Supplied information for
The bench jeweler and appraiser as well as for the rockhound: the specific
gravity, hardness, crystal system, refractive index, luster, fracture,
cleavage, color, and chemical formula. Much of the basic data used
in the Dendritics Automated Calculations page
is courtesy of Bob Williams. Unfortunately, he has disappeared from
the Internet. I fear he is dead. A great loss to the gem
world if true. If you read this, Bob, please do contact me (dead
or alive).
The American
Gem Society
Are You Thinking About Buying A Diamond? ... Protecting the Consumer
since 1934 ... Contains such pearls of wisdom as this: One of
the largest saltwater pearls still in existence is the Hope Pearl, first
acquired by Henry Philip Hope in the 19th century. It is two inches long,
and varies between 31/4 and 41/2 inches in circumference. It is on display
at the British Museum of Natural History.
The Canadian
Institute of Gemology
Electronic magazine
Link to the Pacific Institute of Gemology (English, Deutsch)
Electronic Gemstone Library, an excerpt from GEMMOLOGY WORLD
The Winter 97 Gemmology Quiz is now online (as of Jan 7, 1997)
Please join us at the new interactive discussion board
Messina
Designs Richard
Messina was born in Italy in 1955. He has practiced the art of metalsmithing
for the last 30 years. He is becoming widely known for his simple, clean
forged work, so consistent with his philosophy that Less is More.
The guiding principle of "form follows function" has led to
innovative Hi-Tech earrings and forged pins and collars. Richard is currently
absorbed in hammering precious metals. He works in his studio in Round
Top, New York, with his partner Anne Landfield .
Skylight
Jewelers of Boston Skylight
Jewelers has been creating custom made jewelry & carved gems for
over 20 years. Located in the historic district of downtown Boston, we
specialize in wedding bands, engagement rings, and carved moonstone jewelry.
We take great pride in our craftsmanship by signing each individual piece.
Works are created in gold and platinum using a mélange of ancient, traditional,
and modern techniques. As our gemstone knowledge and collections are
varied and extensive, we are able to offer innovative and impeccable
gems and settings.
Thailand
Gem & Jewelry
Objectives Of TGJTA ... To promote exports of gemstones and jewelry,
including handicraft items made with silver and gold. Special emphasis
is placed on products which represent the work of Thai gemstone cutters,
designers, artists and craftsmen.
Cool Diamonds
- UK Jewelry
Cute Java applet calculating cost of their numerous diamond-bearing designs
for variations in diamond size and quality and your currency.
Gems for Sale
Lapigems
Gemstone cutters from East Africa. Tanzanites! I always had a soft spot for tanzanites. Featuring a wide selection of exceptional, cherrypicked colored gemstones direct from the mines. Each gem even has a mining report included with it.
The Rapaport Internet
Diamond Exchange
Presented by Rapaport Information Services, Publishers of The Rapaport
Diamond Report
Featuring NewsFlash, MarketNews, RapNet, some jewelry-related web sites...
PolyGon
Welcome to Polygon, the Jeweler's Information Highway!
In operation since 1983, and now accessible via Internet, Polygon is
a vast trading marketplace, discussion forum, and directory of industry
information. Access to Polygon is restricted to the trade. That is, your
firm must be primarily engaged in the manufacture, wholesaling, or retailing
of diamonds, colored stones, watches, or finished jewelry. A JBT listing,
or other proof of trade status, is required to join Polygon. If you are
in the trade, here's what Polygon can do for your business...
Gem Hut
Gem Hut features a collection of natural gemstones from around the world.
We will not display any type of artificial, synthetic or simulated
stone. Our goal is not only to provide gemstones for sale, but also
to educate and inform the buyer. This is a gemstone gallery which
can be yours. As gemstones are sold, they are replaced, and new stones
are added frequently. If you are looking for something in particular,
we take requests and do our best to provide them. (New enlarged web
page as of Nov 8, 1996).
P.S. We use the Dendritics 100 everyday -- it's great! Flattery will
get you everywhere.
MDL
Diamonds
MDL is a diamond manufacturing and brokerage firm with offices in Antwerp,
Tel Aviv and Toronto. We have combined the inventory of all three of
our offices to better serve you, and to provide you with an unparalleled
selection of polished diamonds.
MDL is a diamond manufacturing and brokerage firm with
offices in Antwerp (Belgium), Tel Aviv (Israel) and Toronto (Canada).
Our extensive exposure to the international diamond markets allows us
to source and locate a wide range of diamonds from I3 to internally flawless,
from 0.005pt to 15.00ct, in all shapes. Our extensive house inventory
allows us to service most jewelers across Canada and the United States
overnight. Furthermore, MDL has signed contracts with the Government
of the Northwest Territories and various affiliates, as well as the Dene
First Nation, to supply North America with genuine Government certified
Canadian Eskimo™ brand Diamonds.
Pearl
Goddess (Betty Sue of King's Ransom, truly the Pearl Goddess)
Montana
Sapphires affordably set in sterling silver, gold -filled and karat
gold in a rainbow of colors. Direct from the miner to you!
Canadian
Ammolite Jewelry affordably set in sterling silver and 14 K gold.
This colorful & iridescent fossil is set into rings and pendants.
Gemologica
Jewelry Store Jewelry store offering a collection of earrings,
rings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants for men and women. Includes
jewelry crafted with gold, diamonds, gemstones, birthstones, stainless
steel and titanium. A great learning center that provides an abundance
of information about many aspects of jewelry too.
Faceting
Tools. "A complete line of top quality Gemological
Instruments from loupes and microscopes to refractometers and chelsea
filters" I was impressed by their tutorials on-line
... yeah, plus the friendly Beth who asked for this link...
Crater
of Diamonds State Park, Murfreesboro, Arkansas
All about the famous Murfreesboro
diamonds. For example, did you know that South African stones,
which make up the largest block of beautiful stones are often cut with
Arkansas Diamonds because they are 28% harder?
Bob's
Rock Shop... Retail Diamond sales,
including such curiosities as the Nuptial Network and Meet
Jewels, Kinda Slow, but amusing
Alternative Approaches to Gems
Astral
Gemstone Talismans
Seven Weekday Planetary Gemstone Pendants. To register for your FREE
(E-mail) "Astrological Gemstone Prescription" ... Pretty
funky!
Caltech's
approach to Gems Gem Identification Methods ... Throwing them at Unicorns, etc. Throwing
a gem to a unicorn can change your luck in one of several ways, depending
on the type of gem, its identified status, and the type of unicorn...
Custom Luxury Safes from Casoro
Really pretty, these safes. Casoro Jewelry Safes provide the maximum security features to protect your most prized possessions. Our unique home jewelry safes have become popular with jewelry and watch lovers everywhere who appreciate designer styling, personalization and industry leading security.
Carat Scale
Quiz
Can you identify these scales? They range from the common to the
obscure to the obscene!
Nothing to do with Gems
Marian's Paintings.
Life is food, art is life everlasting. A fullness in your belly and a
relief in your soul. As Marian Dioguardi, artist, says: I am an independently
trained painter. My favorite teachers are Ed Stitt, Janet Monafo, Paul
Rahilly and Barney Rubenstein, who have all contributed to my training.
I paint still moments inspired by simple beauty in a simple way. I am
a purist. Paint, panel, pallet knife. I am challenged by color and contrast,
form and shape and the way in which objects occupy two-dimensional space.
Two
Listings (with reviews) of Website Hosts. See what others think
of Yours!
Venetian
Windows A lovely display of windows in Venice Italy, by
yours truly, the (modest) webmaster here, JB
Consumer Affairs - Listing of quite a few gold dealers, with some comments on each
We are really trying to maintain a
great list of gem, mineral, and rock-related links here. You know how hard
this is to do. We need inputs from all quarters. So, if you can suggest any
links (including your own page!) we have missed (and I'm sure there are some),
please let
us know
. Your description of the links will make it easier still. Thanks.
Richard
Messina was born in Italy in 1955. He has practiced the art of metalsmithing
for the last 30 years. He is becoming widely known for his simple, clean
forged work, so consistent with his philosophy that Less is More.
