Gemology List

1 American Gem Society

http://www.ags.org/

An association dedicated to setting and maintaining the highest possible standards of business ethics and professionalism in the jewelry industry where members continue their dedication to ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection. The American Gem Society members are knowledgeable and credentialed experts in gems and jewelry. They adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. Find a jewelry expert who is a member of the American Gem Society.

2 Gems and Precious Stones

http://www.geology.wisc.edu/~jill/image.html

From on-line segment of course at the University of Wisconsin provides an integrated body of information about gems and gemstones, and cover general topics central to gemology, mineralogy, and geology.

3 Ask A Gemologist

http://www.geology.wisc.edu/~Jill/hanna/gemologist.html

Information on gemology as a career path for people interested in gems and minerals and opportunity to ask a gemologist a question through email.

4 Gemology World

http://www.cigem.ca/

Canadian Institute of Gemology offers a library of gems and gem inclusions, a search function and language translations.

5 Gemological Institute of America

http://www.gia.org/

Nonprofit group offers educational programs and gemological laboratory services. Meet the research team and learn about its current projects.

6 International Gem Society

http://www.gemsociety.org/

Information on gemology, gem education, free advertising, lapidary, faceting, gem cutting, gold smiths, silver smiths, metal smiths, gemstones and birthstones.

7 The Image Gem Gallery

http://www.theimage.com/gemstone/gemstone.html

Chemical compounds, crystal, color, refract index, birefraction and gems associations are some of the information you will find on certain gems from this commercial site.