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Websites in Gemstone

1. Bluechart
   A gem identification chart for $18.
   http://www.gembluechart.com/
   
   
2. Caribbean Gemological Institute
   Caribbean jewelers organization includes jewelry, shopping and travel tips..
   http://www.carigem.org/
   
   
3. Dan Dennis
   Author of "Gems: A Lively Guide for the Casual Collector."
   http://www.dandennis.com/
   
   
4. FTC
   FTC Guides for jewelry and precious metals.
   http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/guides/jewel-gd.htm
   
   
5. Fluorescent Minerals under Ultraviolet Light
   Descriptions and pictures of different gems and minerals under UV lights.
   http://home.pacifier.com/~leopard/
   
   
6. Gem Hut
   Hundreds of descriptions for gems, minerals, and rare metals. Pictures, hardness, and composition.
   http://www.gemhut.com/
   
   
7. Gemology Tools
   Software for the professional gemologist or gemology student/enthusiast. Contains a gemstone database, gemstone separator and a photomicrograph inclusion gallery.
   http://www.gemologytools.com
   
   
8. Gems and Precious Stones
   An on-line gem and jewelry course at UC Berkeley.
   http://ist-socrates.berkeley.edu/~eps2/
   
   
9. Gemstone Forecaster Newsletters
   Analyzes Burma ruby and sapphire gems and collector gemstone markets.
   http://www.preciousgemstones.com/Forecasters.html
   
   
10. GeoNord
    Gem and mineral site from Sweden.
    http://www.geonord.org/
    
    
11. Larimar Museum
    The Larimar Museum in Santo Domingo-scientific facts about the blue volcanic pectolite Larimar.
    http://www.larimarmuseum.com
    
    
12. NOVA
    Gemstone primer with photos and vital information regarding gemstones.
    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/diamond/gemprimer.html
    
    
13. 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
    
    
14. Photomicrography by Erik Carlson
    Photomicrography of diamonds and other gemstones.
    http://www.gemstoneinclusions.com
    
    
15. Secret Jewelry Collection
    A Japanese collector's site of jewelry, minerals and gemstones.
    http://www.geocities.jp/senribb/jewels/
    
    
16. Secrets of the Gem Trade. The Connoisseur's Guide To Precious Gemstones.
    A new gem book by by R. W. Wise.
    http://secretsofthegemtrade.com/
    
    
17. Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection
    Pictures and short descriptions of gems and minerals found at the Smithsonian.
    http://www.min.uni-bremen.de/sgmcol/
    
    
18. The Image
    Mineral and gemstone galleries. Physical properties and historical facts for minerals and gemstones.
    http://www.theimage.com/
    
    
19. 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
    
    

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