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 Fine Jewelry Fine Jewelry
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 Jewelry Designers Jewelry Designers
 Jewelry Making and Jewelry Supplies Jewelry Making and Jewelry Supplies
 Jewelry Stores  Jewelry Stores
 Special Occasion Jewelry Special Occasion Jewelry
 Costume & Vintage Jewelry Costume & Vintage Jewelry
 

Fine Jewelry "Fine Jewelry"


Diamonds - DeBeers' classy A Diamond is Forever covers the 4Cs and lets visitors design a diamond ring and email the image. There's also a gallery of expensive sparklers. The site's insistence on capturing demographic information to allow access to certain areas is obnoxious, though.

Gemstones - A lapidary library of more than 30 precious and semi-precious jewelry stones, the International Colored Gemstone Association site can be searched by variety of stone or by color. Includes geological history, hardness, provenance, and information on the key and unique qualities of each gem.

Gold  - Backed by the world's leading gold mining firms, this World Gold Council site reflects the shiny metal and its current pricing, international gold jewelry designs, the history of gold, and how to care for gold. The online version of Gold Inspirations magazine is best viewed on a large screen.

Pearls - Almost everything you ever wanted to know about pearls and pearl jewelry -- history, how cultured pearls are farmed, pearl varieties, comparing pearls, and caring for the nacreous orbs once they're in your possession.o

Platinum - Hard, heavy, and hypo-allergenic, platinum is the metal of choice as a setting for the finest jewelry. It's also the most expensive. The Platinum Guild site offers info on platinum history and trends plus a selection of platinum jewelry designs and a retailer locator.

Jewelry Appraisals "Jewelry Appraisals"


Gemological Institute of America (GIA) - GIA Gem Trade Laboratory (GTL) Reports are regarded throughout the jewelry industry as the hallmark of integrity, reliability, and consistency in gemological services and research. Consumers may send their jewelry to the lab for grading and identification through local jewelry retailers.

International Gemmological Institute - The largest independent gem certification and appraisal institute. Has offices in New York, Antwerp, Mumbai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Toronto, Los Angeles, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Cavalese, and Seoul.

How to Sell Your Jewelry - Brief article on sources for legitimate jewelry pricing information.

Jewelry Designers "Jewelry Designers"


Henry Dunay - One of the forefathers of jewelry design, Dunay has trailblazed original techniques in goldsmithery.

John Hardy - Jewelry designer inspired by the culture and nature of Bali. Works in silver and gold.

Charles Krypell - Traditional, eye-pleasing designs in precious gemstones.

Alex Sepkus - Intricately detailed gold rings, earrings, pendants and more from a highly original designer.

Jewelry Making and Jewelry Supplies "Jewelry Making and Jewelry Supplies"


About Jewelry Making - $v?$5?ve site for the hobbyist. Filled with jewelry-making ideas, free instructions for how to fashion a variety of projects, tips on working with tools, links to wholesalers and suppliers, and insights on how to get started selling your own jewelry.

Lapidary Journal - The leading gem, bead, and jewelry-arts magazine online. Industry news, events, and shows; product and supplier database; designer gallery and profiles. Also articles and illustrated, step-by-step instructions rated by skill level. Some articles available for purchase, delivered as PDFs.

GIA Gem Instruments and Books - At this Gemological Instititute of America site, professional jewelry-makers and appraisers can buy loupes, microscopes, gem identification packages, and other equipment necessary to do their job. GIA also offers an extensive selection of books on jewelry and gemstones.

Jool Supplies - A vast selection of crystals, rhinestones, pearls, beads, castings, connectors, and other jewelry-making supplies and tools. Also offers vintage Swarovski and other crystals for sale. Payment is accepted through PayPal.

Myron Toback - Located in New York City's Diamond District, Myron Toback stocks findings for just about any creation a jewelry-maker can render. Find beads, bezels, chains, fancy clasps, roundels, toggles, tools, and more. The site flashes updated prices on spot gold, silver, platinum & palladium.

Jewelry Stores  "Jewelry Stores "


Ashford - Well-stocked with diamond and designer jewelry. Also features a selection of Right-Hand Rings.

Blue Nile - Voted best online jeweler by Forbes.com more than once, Blue Nile sells loose diamonds and fine jewelry. Prices range from under $100 to more than $10,000. There's no charge for shipping, and the site offers a 30-day full return policy.

Overstock.com - Deep discounts on pearls, pendants, gold, and more.

Tiffany & Co. - Breakfast... dinner... any time at all, Tiffany gems sparkle. In addition to selling rare gems and exquisite diamonds, Tiffany presents the timeless jewelry designs of Jean Schlumberger, Elsa Perretti, and Paloma Picasso. Diamond prices range from $850 to $850,000.

Wal-Mart - Wal-Mart sells jewelry that's easy on the wallet. You can search by price, and there's an Under $50 category for the nearly broke (or terminally cheap). Find rings and earrings, cheap watches and birthstone jewelry, even toe rings and ankle bracelets here.

Special Occasion Jewelry "Special Occasion Jewelry"


About Jewelry - Engagement Rings - Extensive information on budgeting, buying, and designing diamond engagement rings. Also covers diamond alternatives, engagement ring trends and traditions, and much, much more.

Valentine's Day Heart Pendants - Whether her heart yearns for a diamond, sapphire, gold, platinum, or silver heart pendant, MySimon finds a selection and compares prices.

Wedding Ring Originals - Design your own wedding bands here, or select from the online designer collections. Rings are available in a customized choice of size, finish, and gold or platinum.

Costume & Vintage Jewelry "Costume & Vintage Jewelry"


Emitations - Bling! Cool-looking knock-offs of the flashy gems today's rich and famous wear. Merchandise includes designer copies, horoscope and zodiac pieces in CZ pavé, colored gem fashions, bridal necklaces, and a glittery three-stone-ring group. Find chandelier earring styles here, too.

About Jewelry - Costume and Fashion  - Information on fun and collectible pieces. Plus jewelry identification guides as well as links to some contemporary costume jewelry manufacturers.

Glitz & Glitter Boutique - Sells vintage jewelry from different eras. Pieces available include bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, parure, pearls, pendants, pins, and rings. Also carries collectible costume jewelry by Kramer, Monet, Trifari, Weiss, and other well-known designers.

The Hollywood Collection - Synthetic gem designs inspired by the greatest screen sirens. There are collections inspired by Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Vivien Leigh, and other unforgettable divas who always knew how to make an entrance.

1928 Jewelry Company - Vintage designs in modern, well-crafted, inexpensive pieces.

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