Mindat.org
Mindat.org is the largest mineral database and mineralogical reference website on the internet.
http://www.mindat.org/

Amethyst Gallery's Mineral Gallery
One of the top sites regarding detailed mineral information. They offer plenty of images, too.
http://mineral.galleries.com

GemSelect
Detailed information on more than 60 gem varieties, as well as original articles on mining, gem treatments and the fast changing gem market. GemSelect also publishes a highly regarded monthly newsletter.
http://www.gemselect.com

The Mineralogical Record
The Mineralogical Record magazine, issued six times a year, is the most authoritative and widely respected mineral collector's journal.
http://www.minrec.org

Bob's Rock Shop
Discusses news, upcoming events, shows, and much more.
http://www.rockhounds.com

Mineralogy Database
Comprehensive mineral database in accordance with Dana and Strunz classifications. An excellent resource.
http://www.webmineral.com

GemHut
Features a collection of gemstones from around the world. They offer images, information, and let you buy specimens.
http://www.gemhut.com

The Image
An excellent site with mineral and gemstone pictures and descriptions. Site contains over 600 pictures!
http://www.theimage.com

Gehna Bazaar
Valuable information on all natural gemstones, such as how to look for quality, where to find the best sources, and how to buy.
http://www.gehnabazaar.com

Alkali Nuts
The best resource of the most unusual mineral locality of Mont Saint Hilaire, Quebec.
http://www.saint-hilaire.ca/

Mineral Town
Information on mineral collecting with photo galleries, articles, videos, mineral shows and much more.
http://www.mineraltown.com

SWD Gems
Wholesale gemstone dealers from Thailand with a special emphasis on Sapphires, fancy Sapphires, and Ruby.
http://www.swdgems.com

Valuable Stones
An online encyclopedia of gemstones.
http://www.valuablestones.com

Rockhounding Arkansas
An exhaustive reference on the mineral localities of Arkansas, as well as pertinent information to all Arkansas collectors.
http://www.rockhoundingar.com

Mineral Collectors Page
Various mineral information as well as organized links to various mineral and geological sites.
http://www.minerant.org

Trinity Mineral Company
Quality mineral specimens available online.
http://www.trinityminerals.com

John Betts Fine Minerals
Fine mineral specimens for sale; updated every week. Contains many excellent images.
http://www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com

Gemstone Shoppers
Detailed informational website all about gemstones and what to look out for when buying them.
http://www.shopgemstones.com

B2BChinaStone
A platform which introduces general knowledge about stones, rocks and minerals. It also provides hot news, exhibition info, stone suppliers introduction on stones, rocks and minerals.
http://www.b2bchinastone.com

Pearl Guide
An extensive and detailed online guide to pearls.
http://www.pearl-guide.com

Institute of Mineralogy at the University of Bremen
Many quality mineral images of specimens from the collection of the University of Bremen, Germany.
http://www.min.uni-bremen.de/kabinett/index.en.html

Barite Specimen Localities
Carefully researched locality information and photos of over 425 fine barites around the world.
http://www.baritespecimenlocalities.org

Diamond Dan Publications
Provides activity books, patch programs, clip art, a monthly newsletter (Mini Miners Monthly) and other educational materials for young mineral collectors.
http://www.diamonddanpublications.net

Devastones.com
Offers a wonderful variety of one-of-a-kind unique designer gems.
http://www.devastones.com

Gemstones.com
Gemstones.com has a jewelry catalog of diamonds, sapphire, emerald, ruby, emerald, tanzanite, opal, birthstones, alexandrite and more.
http://www.gemstones.com

Gemalaya
Gemalaya's specialty is super quality exotic gemstones. Wholesale calibrated, and loose Gemstones.
http://www.gemalaya.com

Africa Gems
Professional gemstone dealer for over 24 years, featuring high quality, fully guaranteed, and certified gemstones from around the world.
http://www.africagems.com

Pearls of Joy
One of the web's best online resources of Pearl gemstones and jewelry.
http://www.pearlsofjoy.com

CBS Gemstones
CBS is a wholesaler and manufacturer of Blue and Black Sapphires, and is a leader in providing Black Sapphires.
http://www.cbsgemstones.com

AJS Gems
The source of some of the finest natural gems for the collector as well as fine jewelry at Bangkok Direct Prices.
http://www.ajsgems.com

The Big Rock Shop
Online rock shop thats been doing business in the Internet for the past 7 years. Has an extensive collection online.
http://www.bigrockshop.com

eTanzanite
Specializing in fine quality loose tanzanite gemstones and tanzanite rings.
http://www.etanzanite.com

Elegant Jewelry
A one stop shop for Diamond Engagement Rings, Wedding Bands, Diamond Stud Earrings, Solitaire Rings & Anniversary Ring Sets for Men & Women.
http://www.elegantjewelry.com

Stone Art Traders Rock and Gift Shop
Rock and gift shop featuring rare minerals from depleted and discontinued mines. Also sells precious and semi-precious gems faceted jewelry, gem rough, slabs, fossils, and meteorites.
http://www.stonearttraders.com

Mamas Minerals
Features large selection of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, geodes, and rough rock, as well as rock tumblers, gold prospecting equipment, bead supplies, and lapidary tools and equipment.
http://www.mamasminerals.com

Collecting Rocks and Minerals
Information about rocks, minerals, fossils and gemstones as well as basic geology, geology careers and practical information about rock collection.
http://www.collecting-rocks-and-minerals.com

Rogue Gems
Features a wide array of gem stones made from traditional materials like chrysoprase from Australia and unique materials like sunstone from Oregon and fossil bamboo from Indonesia.
http://www.roguegems.com

Tanzanite Jewelry Designs
Offers a large selection of Tanzanite gemstones and rare custom designs. A division of Moriarty's Gem Art.
http://www.tanzanitejewelrydesigns.com

Mothers Gemstone Jewelry
A nice selection of gemstone rings and other jewelry for mothers. A division of Moriarty's Gem Art.
http://www.mothersfamilyrings.com

Mamas Minerals
Features large selection of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, geodes, and rough rock, as well as rock tumblers, gold prospecting equipment, bead supplies, and lapidary tools and equipment.
http://www.mamasminerals.com

Ritchard's Gems
Ritchard Baker's website specializing in natural gemstones and rough from around the world.
http://www.ritchardgems.com

Swartkrans Minerals
Supplier of fine mineral specimens from the Southern African continent.
http://www.swartkransminerals.co.za

Wild Fish Gems
Offers cut gemstones, always natural and untreated, specializing in Asian and African gems. Site also offers various important educational articles.
http://www.wildfishgems.com

Online-Edelstein
German supplier of faceted and cabochon cut loose gemstones. Specializes in rare gems and minerals.
http://www.online-edelstein.de/

Paraiba International
Is an importer of very high quality colored gemstones, with a special focus on Tanzanite.
http://www.paraibainternational.com

Tanzanite Gemstone
A unique site dedicated to the gemstone tanzanite, and wholesalers of independently certified tanzanite.
http://www.tanzanite-gemstone.com

Mochishop Gemstone Jewelry
Mochishop features handcrafted gemstone jewellery made from stones such as amethyst, garnet and rose quartz.
http://www.mochishop.com

World Mineral Resources
News, mining rights, investment, mining equipments, products, enterprises, policies and laws, and human resources.
http://en.worldmr.net/

Barlows Gems
Searches worldwide for unusual and distinctive patterned rough stone materials - as well as custom designs and unique cabochons.
http://www.barlowsgems.net

Agates from Hungary
Pécsi Tivadar's website on Agates, Opals, and other minerals from Hungary.
www.MineralTivadar.hu

Pretty Rock
Based out of North Carolina, they offer facet rough, minerals, gemological supplies, and lapidary equipment.
http://www.PrettyRock.com

Internet Stones
A leading gemstone and jewelry resource company based in Sri Lanka.
http://www.internetstones.com

Lapigems Gem Company
Specialists in Tanzanite, Tsavorite and fine East African Gemstones.
http://www.lapigems.com

Semi-precious Gemstone Beads
A beautiful and unusual selection of gemstone beads available to the UK and worldwide.
http://www.semipreciousbeads.co.uk

Angara
Excellent commercial website featured loose gemstones, gemstone jewelry, and customized gemstone jewelry.
http://www.angara.com/

The Star Ruby Shop
Suppliers of loose star rubies, faceted rubies, ruby cabochons, and information about rubies.
http://starruby.in/

Handmade Silver Jewelery by Natalia Norena
Online store of handmade Latin American Silver Jewelery, with both mat and hammered designs. They provide new jewelery designs every week.
http://www.nataliasilver.com

Gem Soul
Offers a variety of both precious and semi-precious gemstones at exceptional value and prices.
http://www.gemsoul.com

Crystal Vaults.com
Offers talismans, amulets, meditation crystals, healing crystals, and more plus extensive guides and instructions.
http://www.crystalvaults.com

Turquoise Lady
Specializes in authentic Southwest Native American Jewelry from the Navajo, Zuni and Hopi tribes.
http://www.turquoiselady.com

Turquoise Lady
Specializes in authentic Southwest Native American Jewelry from the Navajo, Zuni and Hopi tribes.
http://www.turquoiselady.com

Stone Mania
An exclusive collection of handmade gemstone jewellery featuring as many as 150 different gemstone varieties, with a special focus on pendants.
http://www.stonemania.co.uk

Afghan Connection
Miners, cutters, importers and wholesalers of fine gemstones. Annual expeditions to Afghanistan.
http://www.gems-afghan.com

The Color Jewelry Blog
:Browse colorful jewelry collections including diamond jewellery, silver, gold jewelry and much more gemstone jewelry.
http://colorfuljewelry.blogspot.com

Riviera-1 Minerals
Riviera-1 minerals, located in North Carolina, offers quality mineral specimens from locations around the world at affordable prices.
http://www.riviera-1minerals.net

Agates.eu
Features agates from the Sudetes Mountain range in Poland and the Czech Republic.
http://www.agates.eu/

Pisces Trading
Commercial mineral and jewelry site, containing metaphysical-based information and geological information.
http://www.bestcrystals.com

Dakota Matrix Minerals
Commercial mineral dealer, with a special emphasis on minerals from South Dakota.
http://www.dakotamatrix.com

International Gem & Jewelry Show
Over 85 shows a year featuring all types of jewelry, rocks, minerals, and beads.
http://www.intergem.com

Jinan Chinese Mineral Trade Co., Ltd.
Fine minerals from China at exceptional prices provided by David Woo.
http://www.chinesemineral.cn

Indonesian Gemstones
Provider of Indonesian fossil, and gemstones such as agatized fossil coral, ammonites, chrysocolla, and petrified wood, etc.
http://www.indonesiangems.com

Diamond Jewelry
B2C Jewels is a unique online jewelry store based at USA that offers finest diamond jewelry, engagement rings, certified loose diamonds and other jewelry at best prices.
http://www.b2cjewels.com

STK Designer Jewelry
Semi-precious gemstones and freshwater pearls used to create beautiful, unique pieces of distinction.
http://www.stkdesignerjewellery.com

Dragons Teeth
Largest provider of rare Welsh quartz in the world, of all shapes and sizes. Also has other minerals for sale and jewellery services provided.
www.dragonsteeth.co.uk

Earth Healing Crystals
Crystals for healing. Shop for quartz crystal, amethyst crystal, citrine crystal, mineral specimens, healing crystals, gifts, and more.
http://www.earthhealingcrystals.com

Gold Diamond Jewellery
Shop white and yellow gold diamond jewellery, gold gemstone diamond rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets from their diamond jewellery collection.
http://thejewellerychannel.blogspot.com

Ratnasila Granites Limited
Well designed site commercial site dedicated to ornamental and carving stones, such as granite and marble.
http://www.findstone.com

J-Beads
J-beads is an Indian wholesaler, exporter, and supplier, selling all types of quality gemstone beads online.
http://www.j-beads.com

Changkiang Mineral Museum
A supplier of fine Chinese minerals, fossils, gemstones, carving stones, and huge furnishings. Their website is updated on a weekly basis.
http://www.minfans.com

Siberia Inc.
Gemstones, accessories, and ornamental objects direct from Siberia, Russia. "Beauty from the Tundra."
http://www.cis.ru/~siberia

At Rainbow's End
Mineral dealer, selling rough and polished minerals. They sell to wholesale and retail markets, and offer bulk pricing for wholesalers.
http://www.arecrystal.com

Agates from Argentina
All about agates from Argentina that were collected by Claudia and Ricardo Birnie.
http://www.agatesfromargentina.com

California Gold
Offers organized tours of California's placer gold deposits, and offers free nuggets to those who email them with good questions
http://www.goldfun.com

Sterling Silver Jewelry from Bali
Sterling Silver Jewelry Rings, Necklace, Pendants made in Bali.
http://www.silver-bali.com

Mount Minerals
Mount Minerals, located in Australia, sells Australian and worldwide mineral specimens.
http://www.mountminerals.com

http://www.emeraude.info
A blog about precious emeralds and their history.
http://www.emeraude.info

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