Useful Websites

Lang Antiques - Comprehensive historical jewelry information.
www.langantiques.com/university

925-1000 - Great source for silver hallmarks.
www.925-1000.com

Gemological Institute of America - premier American resource for diamond and gemological education and laboratory certification of same.
www.gia.edu

Jewelry Camp - a yearly educational conference on Jewelry and related gemological subjects, great fun perfect for the serious jewelry enthusiast.
www.jewelrycamp.org

Center for Jewelry Studies
www.center4jewelry.org

The American Society of Jewelry Historians
www.jewelryhistorians.com

Metal Cyberspace - Huge listing of contemporary metalsmiths and excellent resources for events and education.
www.metalcyberspace.com

Arnoldsche - German Art Book publisher who consistently publishes great books on jewelry.
www.arnoldsche.com

American Gem Trade Association
www.agta.org

Jewelers Vigilance Society (Know your rights)
wwwjvclegal.org

American Gem Society
www.americangemsociety.org

Gemology information
www.gemologyproject.com