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Information on Gems Ask a Gemologist! List of Author's Credentials

The Best Gemology Links:

Accredited Gemological Schools:
Gemological Institute of America
Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft
Asian Institute of Gemmological Sciences
Canadian Institute of Gemmology
Canadian Gemmological Association

Gem and Gemology Sites:

GemologyOnline
Vince Pardieu's "From the Mine to the Gem Lab"

American Gem Trade Association
Geminterest
The Gemology Project
Gemmology in Scotland
International Colored Stone Association
Writings from Richard Hughes
American Gem Society

Gemlab, Inc: The Home of Ted Themelis
Gems&Gemology; 24 year Subject Index A-H
Gems&Gemology; 24 year Subject Index I-Z
TheAustralian Gemologist

Gem Labs –
Internationally Known and Respected
Grading Reports -
Diamonds


AGS
Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences

EGL/USA
GEMLAB

GIA/GTL
Gubelin Laboratory
Swiss Gemmological Institute -SSEF

Grading Reports – Colored Stones

AGTA- Gemological Testing Center
GEMLAB
GIA
Gubelin Laboratory
Swiss Gemmological Institute -SSEF




Diamond Information Sites:
Famous Diamonds

Gem Cutting
US Facetor's Guild
Delta One Lapidary Supplies

Mineralogy & Crystallography Sites:
Web Mineral

Mineralogy Database
Gemology: Links for Mineralogists

Inclusions in Quartz
Rock Identification Key
Mineral Identification Key

Jewelry Related Sites:
Ganoskin: Orchid
Lang Antiques, Antique Jewelry & Estate Jewelry

Industry News Links:
Pala Gem News
The Gemstone Forecaster Newsletter

Appraisal Organizations:
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
International Society of Appraisers

American Society of Appraisers

American Gem Society

 

Gemological Instruments -
Manufactures & Suppliers


Gemstone Press
GIA/Gem Instruments
Kassoy
Mineralab
OGI
Pretty Rock.com
Sarin
Stuller

The following books are my recommendations for further study.
They are some of the best available.
If you would like a larger selection, please visit the Book Shop.


Gemstones: Symbols of Beauty and Power
by Eduard J. Gubelin, Franz-Zaver Erni


The Curious Lore of Precious Stones:

by George Frederick Kunz


Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying

by Renee Newman


Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification...
by Robert Webster, Peter G. Read (Editor)
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