Looking for the perfect gemstone? Fretting over buying an engagement ring? Here you'll find resources to help you choose the best piece of jewelry for you or your significant other, including: buying guides related to different precious and semi-precious stones (diamonds, pearls, jade, opals, topaz, rubies, and others), educational information on gemology, and advice on buying the perfect bridal jewelry.
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American Gem Trade Association
Resource for information and ideas on gemstones, particularly colored ones and pearls. With news and trade show details.
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Engagement Ring Guide
Provides consumer information and advice on purchasing a wedding ring and diamonds.
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Engagement Rings at LoveToKnow
Articles on engagement ring designs and designers, diamond characteristics, marriage proposals, and engagement celebrations.
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Gemological Institute of America
Offers research and educational resources on gemology.
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Guyot Brothers Company Inc.
Contains online catalogs of jewelry findings, a glossary of terms, and a section dedicated to the history of jewelry.
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Jade Mart
Information on Chinese jade jewelry with details of the jade manufacture and types.
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Jewel Info 4 U
Expert-written and published information gemstones and jewelry. Discusses several precious stone varieties such as opals, topazes, and rubies.
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Promise Rings
Get to know the meaning of promise rings, their traditions, history, and current meanings. Check out the online store housed in this site as well.
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Wholesale Fashion Jewely - The Magic of Trends
Find insights to the development and forecasting of fashion trends and the wholesale fashion jewelry.