Diamond Cutters International:
Diamond information center. Get advice from The Diamond Guy author
of best selling "How to Buy a Diamond".
http://www.diamondcuttersintl.com/
Phillips Jewelers:
Virtual encyclopaedia of gems and jewelry care and buying guides.
http://www.phillipsjewelers.net/
Diamond Grading:
Before you buy, learn about diamonds from former Gem-Lab graders.
http://www.diamondgrading.com/
All About Jewels:
Illustrated alphabetical listings of jewelry terms, including fine
jewelry, gemstones, costume jewelry, and jewelry making.
http://www.AllAboutJewels.com/
Greek Jewelry - 5000 years of tradition:
panorama of the course of Greek jewelry from the dawn of Hellenic
civilization to the present day as an integral part of Greek society
and culture.
http://www.addgr.com/jewel/elka
The House of Tibara:
Opal specialists providing information about the opal, cutting and
polishing, brokerages, how to buy opals, a list of upcoming shows
and an option to request a catalog.
http://www.opal-tibara.com/
SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute:
An independent, international, non-profit organisation dedicated to
the identification of gemstones, gemstone treatments, origin
determination, gemmological research and education.
http://www.ssef.ch/
Diamond Review:
The consumer's buying guide, straight talk about diamond rings by
consumers, for consumers. Price database, thorough tutorial, FAQ,
local jeweler listings with reviews.
http://www.diamondreview.com/
PriceScope:
Includes tutorials, forum, cut advisor, and buying advice.
http://www.pricescope.com/
DiamondGrading.com:
How to buy a diamond, read a diamond certificate, 5 C's of diamonds,
facts.
http://www.diamondgrading.com/Articles_How_To_Read_a_Diamond_Certificate.htm
Diamonds of the Web:
Informative articles on diamonds and diamond buying.
http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/1599/index.html
Evaluating a Diamond: Color:
One of the 4 C's, cut, color, clarity, and carat. Learn how to
evaluate the quality of a diamond in this article.
http://www.diamondexpert.com/articles/color.html
Purchase-diamonds.com:
Information on how to purchase a diamond using the four C's, cut,
color, clarity, and carat.
http://www.purchase-diamonds.com/
soyouwanna.com:
How to determine what your girlfriend will like, how to find a good
jewelry store, how much to spend, what kinds of stones and bands are
available, choosing a stone, how many carats, and how to choose
them.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/ring/ring.html
Joyce Jonas and Associates, Inc.:
Jewelry consultants specializing in antique and period jewelry
education, appraisals, brokering, expert witness testimony, and
research.
http://www.jonas4jewelry.com/
Wedding Jewelry Guide:
Illustrated tips on selecting bridal jewelry. Also includes advice
on what to think about when ordering custom jewelry.
http://www.saoric.com/spring2001.htm
DiaInfo.com:
Offers information only, not sales. Provides information about fake
diamond certificates, fracture filled diamonds and Moissanite.
http://www.diainfo.com/
Guide2jewelry:
Buying tips and jewelry care advice.
http://www.guide2jewelry.com/
YourGemologist.com:
Gemstone reference and information site originally developed for
gemology students of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain,
but it is now open to all consumers. This is a non-profit site with
no selling and no advertising, and is free to consumers.
http://www.YourGemologist.com/
Gemstone Information:
Includes repairing and recutting gems both diamond and color, buying
and selling, and identification and appraisal.
http://www.gem-info.com/
Diamond Helpers:
Free, unbiased ratings of the best online diamond dealers. Five Easy
Steps show how to buy a loose diamond or engagement ring. Site does
not sell diamonds.
http://www.diamondhelpers.com/
Buyadiamond.net:
Advice on all aspects of buying diamonds.
http://www.buyadiamond.net/
Gem Info:
Information about gemstones.
http://www.prgems.com/geminfo.htm
The 4C's of Diamonds:
Explains cut, clarity, carat weight and color.
http://shopandbuydirect.com/diamonds.htm
Better Business Bureau:
Unbiased advice on buying and repairing gold, silver, and gemstone
jewelry.
http://www.bbb.org/library/jewelry.asp
Jewelers of America:
Advice on buying fine jewelry.
http://www.jewelers.org/ja_consumer/fineinfo.html
Ask Mr. Jewelry:
Features gemstone information, a diamond buying guide, and a
shopping section with coupons.
http://www.askmrjewelry.com
Jewelry Care and Birthstone Chart:
How to care for and store fine gold and silver jewelry with gem
stones, pearls or cloisonne. Also month by month birthstone chart.
http://angelfire.com/poetry/in_jewelry
Jewelry Buying Guide:
A buyers guide for jewelry, gold, gemstones, diamonds and pearls.
http://www.geocities.com/mail4chandra/jewelrybuyingguide.html
4C's of Diamond & Diamond Information:
Diamond property chart, clarity, cut, color, diamond certificates,
properties, simulates, and substitutes.
http://www.NexxDesign.com/4Csdiamond.htm
The Center for Jewelry Studies:
Disseminated information on the history, identification, and
marketing of antique, period, and vintage jewelry. Discussion board,
reference materials, and related links.
http://www.center4jewelrystudies.org/
Diamond Info.org:
Diamond guide for education and buying tips on engagement rings and
loose diamonds.
http://www.diamondinfo.org
Hearts and Arrows Diamonds:
Information about the incredible hearts and arrows diamond optical
effect.
http://www.erosdiamonds.com/hearts_and_arrows.htm
Diamond Tutorials:
Offers tips on quality and purchasing.
http://www.diamondtutorials.com/
Jewelry Guide:
Information on various kinds of jewelry, care and cleaning, glossary
of terms, and links.
http://www.jewelry-guide.com
Gemological Institute of America:
An independent nonprofit organization, GIA is renowned for its
impartial service as the world's foremost authority in gemology.
http://www.gia.edu
Diamond Buying Guide:
Information on how to buy a diamond, diamond grades and quality,
diamond knowledge quiz, printable checklists.
http://www.thediamondbuyingguide.com/
Consumers Gem Lab | Advanced Gemological Lab:
This site promotes the safe buying of diamonds over the internet and
stores. Specializing in confirming the quality of diamonds and
colored stones, including Firescope, Brilliance Scope, Sarin
Dimension for proportion analysis, and Gem Print.
http://consumersgemlab.com/
Idazzle.com:
Provides basic quality and price information for diamond engagement
rings and solitaire diamonds.
http://www.idazzle.com/
Diamond Legend:
Information on famous, legendary, and celebrity diamonds, as well as
diamonds in poetry and how to choose based on shapes and styles.
http://www.diamond-legend.info
Wizard of Jewelry:
A buying guide to diamonds and jewelry. Includes price search and
gem descriptions.
http://www.wizardofjewelry.com
WeddingRingOnline.com:
Advice on picking diamond and different style diamond cut wedding
bands.
http://www.weddingringonline.com
