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Inside the Industry
These are links to several commercial sites that offer services that are helpful to those in the gem and jewelry industry or those interested in gemstones. These sites are categorized according to the service that is most prominent, however, some may offer additional services, too. If you know of a site that you would like to list, e-mail and let us know.

Industry Sites - Trade organizations, Industry groups, Government agencies
Jewelry Schools - United States and International

Buying and Selling

Antiquorum Auctioneers
A site based on the Antiquorum auction house, which buys and sells watches, clocks, jewelry, and gemstones. Antiquorum Online provides a watch database, up-to-the-minute information on Antiquorum, auction catalogs, bidder registration, absentee bidding, and interactive bidding in real time. All live auctions are broadcast live on the Web site.

Christie's
The Web site for Christie's auction house, which buys and auctions fine collectibles, including jewelry and gemstones. Other items include fine art, wine, antiques, literature, and photographs. The site provides complete information on Christie's auctions, including an auction calendar, how to sell items, and how to bid for items online.

International Watch & Jewelry Guild
An active exchange for buying, selling, and trading vintage timepieces, estate jewelry, and diamonds.

Polygon
A forum network for members of the jewelry industry to buy and sell, exchange information, and send private, secure messages to other members.

Sotheby's
The Web site for Sotheby's, an international auction house focusing on fine art and collectibles. Information available for live auctions, as well as online-only auctions. Sotheby's is the first international art auction house to hold auctions on the Internet for high-end art, antiques, jewelry and collectibles.

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Discussion

Diamond Talk
A diamond portal that features a diamond tutorial, a forum where consumers and the jewelry trade can meet, and a directory of suppliers and other trade professionals. Directory listings are free
as is registration in the bulletin board. Forum discussions include topics like diamonds, gemstones, jewelry, watches, mineralogy, and more.

W. Constantin Wild & Co.
Gemstone forum Web site where gemstone pieces are showcased in a virtual museum and discussed in chat rooms. Also offers gemstone education and buying opportunities.

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Education

All About Jewels
An illustrated glossary of gemstones and terms related to gems and jewelry for beginners.

Ganoksin
A free, Web-based information source that provides an extensive library of articles, publications, reports, and technical data on gem- and jewelry-related topics. Also features various platforms for the exchange of information.

GemStone Press
An international source for books, gem identification instruments, and other items designed to help consumers and people in the gem trade learn more about jewelry, gems, and gemology.

National Gemstone
Provides a newsletter on the gem industry and information on gem prices and collecting. Also provides tips on how to collect gems for fun and profit.

Pala International
Pala International Inc. is a direct source for gems, precious stones, and mineral specimens. Features "The Learning Vault," a section with educational articles on a variety of topics concerning gemstones and sources, and a gem newsletter.

Ruby-Sapphire.com
A site dedicated to the exchange of news and ideas on a number of gem-related topics, including ruby, sapphire, jade, synthetic gems, gem treatments, and gem prices. Offers numerous educational articles and opinion-based pieces on gem- and jewelry-related topics.

TradeLock.com
Provides links to jewelry industry-related Web sites organized by product and services categories. These include both TradeLocked and non-TradeLocked Web sites. Members of the industry are entitled to a TradeLock password that provides information to the public that is only available to companies in the jewelry industry.

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News & Information

Diamond Trade Network
A diamond and gem network featuring information and consumer services, trade services, and a reader's forum and newsletter. Also features articles on developments in the gemstone industry.

Jewelry5.com
A Jewelry Web Portal Directory, part of the Point Portal network. Provides an extensive list of jewelry- and gem-related links.

JewelryTradeFairs.com
A research and communication tool for gem and jewelry trade events. Allows show promoters to list national and international gem and jewelry trade shows by date and location.

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Services

Brazil Brand
A consulting firm and business advisor that provides knowledge about opportunities of doing business in Brazil markets. Its mission is to help companies interested in entering the Brazilian markets or extending their presence in Brazil.

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