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about.com- jewelry.about.com/ |
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agta.org- agta.org/ |
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Antique Jewelry Online: Jewelry history features take readers through the popular styles during specific eras. Also includes gemstone lore and articles about materials used to make jewelry.- www.antiquejewelryonline.com/learn/learn.htm |
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anyamani.com- www.anyamani.com/ |
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askmrjewelry.com- www.askmrjewelry.com/ |
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Better Business Bureau (BBB): Provides a description of traditional jewelry metals, diamonds, and pearls, and includes advice to help consumers make decisions when buying and repairing jewelry.- www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=441 |
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Buy a Diamond: Diamond buying advice. Includes facts about the origins of diamonds and how the stones progress from rough to cut.- www.buyadiamond.net/ |
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CanadaDiamonds.com: Diamond basics, covering the 5 C's--carat weight, color, clarity, cut and cost.- www.canadadiamonds.com/diamond_tutorials.htm |
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Colored Gemstones: The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) provides consumer buying advice and educational details about colored gemstones.- www.gemstone.org/index_gemsite.html |
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com.au- www.costellos.com.au/ |
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DiaInfo.com: Information to help make shoppers aware of simulated stones and of diamonds that might have received undisclosed treatments to improve their appearance.- www.diainfo.com/ |
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Diamond Buying Guide: Details to help shoppers select and buy a diamond. Topics include diamond grades and diamond quality, and a quiz helps shoppers determine if they've mastered the information.- www.thediamondbuyingguide.com/ |
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Diamond Cutters International: Educational articles to help consumers choose a diamond.- www.diamondcuttersintl.com/ |
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Diamond Review: Diamond buying guide includes a price database, diamonds tutorial, and diamond FAQ.- www.diamondreview.com/ |
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Diamond Treatments: An explanation of the treatments commonly used to improve the appearance of a diamond. Additional links lead to more facts about diamonds.- www.nexxdesign.com/stones/diamond_treatments.htm |
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Diamond Tutorials.com - About Diamonds: Consumer's guide on buying loose gemstones, rings and engagement bands. Talk forum and quotes.- www.diamondtutorials.com/ |
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diamond-engagement-rings-guide.com- www.diamond-engagement-rings-guide.com/ |
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diamond-legend.info- www.diamond-legend.info/ |
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Diamond.com - Learning Center: Educational materials to help buyers select and care for diamonds, watches and other jewelry.- www.diamond.com/learncenter.asp?Sn=98592638&fn=_learncenter_home.htm |
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diamondchatforum.com- www.diamondchatforum.com/ |
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diamondinfo.org- www.diamondinfo.org/ |
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Emporia State University - Everything about Diamonds: A tutorial about the history and characteristics of diamond. Includes facts about diamond mining.- www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/go340/diamond.htm |
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Enchanted Learning: An illustrated glossary, including terms that describe fine and costume jewelry, gemstones, and jewelry making.- www.enchantedlearning.com/jewel/ |
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Evaluating a Diamond: Color: Use this information to learn how diamond color is judged. Includes visuals to aid understanding. Also discusses factors that affect color perception.- www.diamondexpert.com/articles/color.html |
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finejewelrydesigns.com- www.finejewelrydesigns.com/ |
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Gem Gallery - The Image.com: Photos of gemstones, each accompanied by a description of the gem's properties and where it is commonly found. Includes instructions for close-up gem photography.- www.theimage.com/gemstone/gemstone.html |
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gia.edu- www.gia.edu/ |
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Guide2jewelry: Buying tips and facts about diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, and jewelry.- www.guide2jewelry.com/ |
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How Stuff Works: Moissanite Jewels: Five-part, illustrated guide that discusses the origin of natural Moissanite and explains how it is being created in the lab today.- www.howstuffworks.com/moissanite.htm |
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Idazzle.com: Provides basic information to help familiarize buyers with the qualities they should look for when searching for a diamond.- www.idazzle.com/ |
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Igloo Diamonds: Igloo offers details about the history of Canadian diamond mining and what's required for diamond certification in that country.- www.diamonds.ca/aboutcanadian.htm |
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jademart.com- www.jademart.com/ |
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Jewelers of America: A collection of advice about buying many types of fine jewelry.- www.jewelers.org/ja_consumer/fineinfo.html |
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jewelry-pearls.com- www.jewelry-pearls.com/ |
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jewelrynewsletter.com- www.jewelrynewsletter.com/ |
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LoveAndDiamonds.com: Diamond engagement rings buying guide includes a diamonds tutorial as well as related articles and resources.- www.loveanddiamonds.com/ |
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nameonricejewelry.com- www.nameonricejewelry.com/ |
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PriceScope: Includes numerous diamond tutorials and buying tips, a discussion forum, and a cut advisor.- www.pricescope.com/tutor_cert.asp |
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Promise Rings: Learn their meanings, history, traditions, current practices and where to buy them.- www.promise-rings.info/ |
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RingDesigner.com: Describes the 4Cs of diamonds (cut, clarity, carat and color) and some information about certification.- www.ringdesigner.com/Pages/Understanding_Diamonds.htm |
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Soyouwanna Buy an Engagement Ring: Multi-page article that offers engagement ring buying advice.- www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/ring/ring.html |
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The 4C's of Diamonds: Explains cut, clarity, carat weight and color.- shopandbuydirect.com/diamonds.htm |
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The Center for Jewelry Studies Discussion Board: Forum where visitors can discuss the history, identification, and marketing of antique, period, and vintage jewelry.- www.center4jewelrystudies.org/board/?topic=topic1 |
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The House of Tibara: Facts about opal include chemical make-up, buying advice, cutting and polishing basics, and opal care. Includes photos of different types of opals.- www.opal-tibara.com/ |
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World's Largest Diamonds: Photographs and historical background for some of the world's largest known diamonds.- www.worlds-largest-diamonds.com/ |
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YourGemologist.com: A reference library covering natural gemstones and minerals, synthetic and treated gems. Also offers resources for people who would like to pursue a career in gemology.- www.yourgemologist.com/ |
