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Provides a description of traditional jewelry metals, diamonds, and pearls, and includes advice to
help consumers make decisions when buying and repairing jewelry.
http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=441
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Casio G2300 "Anniversary Edition" G-Shock Watch Review
Review points out some issues in design and operation.
http://kmicic.midamerica.net/watches/g2300/index.html
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The Guide to Buying Fine Jewelry Online
Provides information on how to choose, buy and care for fine jewelry, from diamonds, pearls,
precious gems, semiprecious gemstones, platinum, yellow and white gold to sterling silver.
http://www.anyamani.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.
http://www.diamonds.ca/aboutcanadian.htm
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RingDesigner.com
Describes the 4Cs of diamonds (cut, clarity, carat and color) and some information about
certification.
http://www.ringdesigner.com/Pages/Understanding_Diamonds.htm
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Promise Rings
Learn their meanings, history, traditions, current practices and where to buy them.
http://www.promise-rings.info/
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The Jewelry Box Newsletter
Features tips on buying diamonds and jewelry, gemstone facts and cleaning silver.
http://www.jewelrynewsletter.com
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Diamond Engagement Rings Guide
Provides information on choosing and buying diamonds and engagement rings online or in jewelry
stores. Offers email newsletter.
http://www.diamond-engagement-rings-guide.com
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Diamond Cutters International
Educational articles to help consumers choose a diamond.
http://www.diamondcuttersintl.com/
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Emporia State University - Everything about Diamonds
A tutorial about the history and characteristics of diamond. Includes facts about diamond mining.
http://www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/go340/diamond.htm
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PriceScope
Includes numerous diamond tutorials and buying tips, a discussion forum, and a cut advisor.
http://www.pricescope.com/tutor_cert.asp
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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.
http://www.antiquejewelryonline.com/learn/learn.htm
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Soyouwanna Buy an Engagement Ring
Multi-page article that offers engagement ring buying advice.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/ring/ring.html
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JadeMart.com
An explanation of the different grades of jade used in jewelry, with tips to help buyers
distinguish between them.
http://www.jademart.com
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Fraud & Misrepresentation in Colored Gems
A discussion that helps alert consumers to the techniques used to treat gemstones and to create
faux jewelry components.
http://www.gemshopper.com/fraud.html
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Created Gemstones
Facts to help consumers understand the differences between natural and synthetic gemstones. Also
includes details about imitation stones and composites.
http://www.prgems.com/geminfo/synthet.htm
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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.
http://www.nexxdesign.com/stones/diamond_treatments.htm
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About Jewelry and Accessories
Provides facts to help consumers evaluate and purchase gemstones, jewelry, watches and related
accessories.
http://jewelry.about.com
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CanadaDiamonds.com
Diamond basics, covering the 5 C's--carat weight, color, clarity, cut and cost.
http://www.canadadiamonds.com/diamond_tutorials.htm
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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.
http://www.theimage.com/gemstone/gemstone.html
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Diamond.com - Learning Center
Educational materials to help buyers select and care for diamonds, watches and other jewelry.
http://www.diamond.com/learncenter.asp?Sn=98592638&fn=_learncenter_home.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.
http://www.center4jewelrystudies.org/board/?topic=topic1
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Enchanted Learning
An illustrated glossary, including terms that describe fine and costume jewelry, gemstones, and
jewelry making.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/jewel/
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Colored Gemstones
The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) provides consumer buying advice and
educational details about colored gemstones.
http://www.gemstone.org/index_gemsite.html
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Diamond Legend
Details about famous, legendary, and celebrity diamonds, as well as diamonds mentioned in poetry.
http://www.diamond-legend.info
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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.
http://www.idazzle.com/
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Consumers Gem Laboratory
Offers diamond grading services and diamond buying advice.
http://consumersgemlab.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.
http://www.thediamondbuyingguide.com/
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Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
The GIA is a nonprofit organization that offers gemstone identification and buying advice to
consumers and training to those in the jewelry trade. The GIA provides lab services to the jewelry
industry.
http://www.gia.edu
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Diamond Tutorials.com - About Diamonds
Consumer's guide on buying loose gemstones, rings and engagement bands. Talk forum and quotes.
http://www.diamondtutorials.com/
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World's Largest Diamonds
Photographs and historical background for some of the world's largest known diamonds.
http://www.worlds-largest-diamonds.com/
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Costellos Australian Jewelers
Jewelry store that offers educational articles to give consumers the facts about the products they
sell. Library of articles about diamonds, pearls, and opals.
http://www.costellos.com.au
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Diamond Info.org
Buying tips and educational guidance for diamonds and diamond engagement rings. Includes a
community forum.
http://www.diamondinfo.org
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Ask Mr. Jewelry
Photos and buying advice for diamonds and other gemstones. Includes traditional birthstone and
anniversary lists and articles to help consumers make gemstone selections.
http://www.askmrjewelry.com
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Jewelers of America
A collection of advice about buying many types of fine jewelry.
http://www.jewelers.org/ja_consumer/fineinfo.html
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The 4C's of Diamonds
Explains cut, clarity, carat weight and color.
http://shopandbuydirect.com/diamonds.htm
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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.
http://www.buyadiamond.net/
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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.
http://www.YourGemologist.com/
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Guide2jewelry
Buying tips and facts about diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, and jewelry.
http://www.guide2jewelry.com/
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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.
http://www.diainfo.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.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/moissanite.htm
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Purchasing a Diamond - Made Simple
An explanation of the Four C's: cut, color, clarity, and carat. Several graphics help make it
easier to visualize the characteristics that are explained.
http://www.purchase-diamonds.com/
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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.
http://www.diamondexpert.com/articles/color.html
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Charles and Colvard Created Moissanite
Facts about the company's lab created Moissanite. Includes photos of individual gemstones and
finished jewelry.
http://www.moissanite.com/
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Diamond Review
Diamond buying guide includes a price database, diamonds tutorial, and diamond FAQ.
http://www.diamondreview.com/
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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.
http://www.opal-tibara.com/
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