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This category provides product and service information so that consumers can make informed purchasing decisions. It also provides information about service contracts, warranties, recalls, and other product or service information for consumers who already have made purchases.

Sites in this category are buyers' guides, decision guides, price comparisons, recall information, or tips and advice.

Sites which are primarily promotional in nature, and not significantly useful in making informed shopping choices, can be found in appropriate Business, Regional, or Shopping categories.

Jewelry	Jewelry
Antiques and Collectibles	Jewelry
Jewelry	Gems and Jewelry

• About Jewelry and Accessories Provides facts to help consumers evaluate and purchase gemstones, jewelry, watches and related accessories.
• American Gem Trade Association The natural colored gemstone and cultured pearl source of information and ideas.
• 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.
• 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.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB) Provides a description of traditional jewelry metals, diamonds, and pearls, and includes advice to help consumers make decisions when buying and repairing jewelry.
• Buy a Diamond Diamond buying advice. Includes facts about the origins of diamonds and how the stones progress from rough to cut.
• CanadaDiamonds.com Diamond basics, covering the 5 C's--carat weight, color, clarity, cut and cost.
• Charles & Colvard Ltd Develops colorless, lab-created moissanite gemstones which are substitutes for diamonds. (Nasdaq: CTHR).
• Charles & Colvard Ltd Develops colorless, lab-created moissanite gemstones which are substitutes for diamonds. (Nasdaq: CTHR).
• Charles and Colvard Created Moissanite Facts about the company's lab created Moissanite. Includes photos of individual gemstones and finished jewelry.
• Colored Gemstones The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) provides consumer buying advice and educational details about colored gemstones.
• 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.
• DiaInfo.com Information to help make shoppers aware of simulated stones and of diamonds that might have received undisclosed treatments to improve their appearance.
• 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.
• Diamond Cutters International Educational articles to help consumers choose a diamond.
• Diamond Engagement Rings Guide Provides information on choosing and buying diamonds and engagement rings online or in jewelry stores. Offers email newsletter.
• Diamond Info.org Buying tips and educational guidance for diamonds and diamond engagement rings. Includes a community forum.
• Diamond Information and Education Learn and discuss about diamonds and diamond jewelry through education tutorials,articles, chat, forums and informative FAQ's
• Diamond Legend Details about famous, legendary, and celebrity diamonds, as well as diamonds mentioned in poetry.
• Diamond Review Diamond buying guide includes a price database, diamonds tutorial, and diamond FAQ.
• Diamond Treatments An explanation of the treatments commonly used to improve the appearance of a diamond. Additional links lead to more facts about diamonds.
• Diamond Tutorials.com - About Diamonds Consumer's guide on buying loose gemstones, rings and engagement bands. Talk forum and quotes.
• Diamond.com - Learning Center Educational materials to help buyers select and care for diamonds, watches and other jewelry.
• Emporia State University - Everything about Diamonds A tutorial about the history and characteristics of diamond. Includes facts about diamond mining.
• Enchanted Learning An illustrated glossary, including terms that describe fine and costume jewelry, gemstones, and jewelry making.
• 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.
• 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.
• Gemological Institute of America (GIA) 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.
• Guide2jewelry Buying tips and facts about diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, and jewelry.
• 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.
• Idazzle.com Provides basic information to help familiarize buyers with the qualities they should look for when searching for a diamond.
• Igloo Diamonds Igloo offers details about the history of Canadian diamond mining and what's required for diamond certification in that country.
• JadeMart.com An explanation of the different grades of jade used in jewelry, with tips to help buyers distinguish between them.
• Jewelers of America A collection of advice about buying many types of fine jewelry.
• Jewelry Pearls Discussion forum for gemstones and precious metals. Includes birthstones, astrological, and anniversary considerations.
• LoveAndDiamonds.com Diamond engagement rings buying guide includes a diamonds tutorial as well as related articles and resources.
• Name on Rice Jewelry Online Buying Guide Read reviews, ratings, and comparisons of numerous online "Name on Rice" jewelry web sites in the online buyer's guide.
• PriceScope Includes numerous diamond tutorials and buying tips, a discussion forum, and a cut advisor.
• Promise Rings Learn their meanings, history, traditions, current practices and where to buy them.
• RingDesigner.com Describes the 4Cs of diamonds (cut, clarity, carat and color) and some information about certification.
• Soyouwanna Buy an Engagement Ring Multi-page article that offers engagement ring buying advice.
• The 4C's of Diamonds Explains cut, clarity, carat weight and color.
• The Center for Jewelry Studies Discussion Board Forum where visitors can discuss the history, identification, and marketing of antique, period, and vintage jewelry.
• 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.
• 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.
• The Jewelry Box Newsletter Features tips on buying diamonds and jewelry, gemstone facts and cleaning silver.
• World's Largest Diamonds Photographs and historical background for some of the world's largest known diamonds.
• 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.

 

 

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