Interesting article on Elmhurst site. Check out section that describes how minute differences in the chemical makeup of Diamond can drastically alter the color.

http://www.elmhurst.edu/~ksagarin/color/discussion9-S06.html

Jewelry Judge is an innovative association of elite jewelry appraisal professionals that extends throughout the United States and Canada, giving the consumer a convenient way to discover the true value of their jewelry. All of our appraisers are fully qualified with gemological and appraisal training. Our "While You Watch" concept gives you the opportunity to learn and participate in the appraisal process from beginning to end. You'll also have the comfort of knowing that your jewelry never leaves your sight. The appraisal process is fast and professional, providing you with instant results that can be used when insuring your valuable items. At the Jewelry Judge, we don't buy or sell jewelry... *WE APPRAISE IT!*

http://www.jewelryjudge.net

The course gives an overview of gems and focuses not only on the minerals and samples themselves, but also on the gem industry. The goal is to give students a survey of what is going on today in the gem industry, and provide a good historical background. Learning about gems has both aesthetic and practical value for students. Understanding gems and precious stones (including precious metals) will bring a sophistication and appreciation of the finer things in life that are becoming more and more accessible to the average person as globalization makes world wide trade possible.

http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/biologicalsciences/Faculty/scal/gems/about105.html

AINetWork and Gems & Jewelry Reference -Most comprehensive one-stop online reference for personal property appraisers, merchants, artisans, authenticators, experts, professional and consumer clients

http://ais.polygon.net

Gems and Gem Materials by Jill Banfield and Hanna Cook-Wallace. Course is taught by Jill Banfield. Excellent resource!

http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~eps2

The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences was founded in 1978 as Southeast Asia's first educational and research institute devoted exclusively to the training of students in the scientific and practical aspects of gemology and the gem trade.

http://www.aigsthailand.com

Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers design and manufacture jewelry; cut, set, and polish gem stones; and repair and adjust jewelry.

http://www.collegeboard.com

Learn plenty about the natural color diamond's provenance, history and science. Great photos

http://www.color-diamond-encyclopedia.com

Keyguide directory is an essential on-line guide for diamond buyers and anyone involved in the international diamond business, industry, and trade.

http://www.diamond-key.com

Famous diamonds and weddings, celebrity diamond jewelry, diamond shapes and cuts.

http://www.diamond-legend.info

The South African Diamond Internet Site

http://www.diamond.co.za

The College based in Johannesburg offers a comprehensive diamond course, aimed "especially for those striving for a career in diamonds and jewellery hoping to be both recognised and treated as professionals".

http://www.diamondcollege.co.za

Fred Cuellars article on buying diamonds on the Internet.

http://www.diamondcuttersintl.com

Interesting article on Diamond Cutting

http://www.diamondologist.com

The definitive, illustrated guide to Clarity Grading. A must-have for anyone interested in learning about grading the clarity of Diamonds.

http://www.diamondring.com/link.php?id=0964173301

This book is a very useful guide for those who wish to set up at home or in a small retail business since it provides the reader with enough information to confidently tackle all but the most difficult jobs.This book can also help the adventuresome to expand their scope by providing a lot of technical info which allows one to expand one's range of thinking.

http://www.diamondring.com/link.php?id=1561385263

Interviews with top Jewelers of the world, behind-the-scenes footage of their workshops and collections. Victoire de Castellane - Christian Dior Jewellery Laurence Graff - A London "rock star" Lina Fanourakis Francesco Trapani - Bulgari Isabelle Guichot - Van Cleef & Arpels. Jeremy Morris - David Morris - London's modern "renaissance man" Ilias Lalaounis - "Grecian Gold" Maria Gaspari - "Haute Jeweller" located in a Medieval Castle in Valenza Robert Mouawad - The only jeweller to receive the GIA's Lifetime Achievement Award, Leopoldo Poli - La Nouvelle Bague Patrick Mauboussin - Royal Jeweller Francois Paul Journe - Legendary Watchmaker Alisa Moussaieff Stan Silverstein - David Webb Fulvio-Maria Scavia Carlos & Franklin Adler Stephen Webster Lorenz Baumer Silvia Damiani Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele - Chopard Piero Sabadini Gerard Tavenas - Lalique Robert Lee Morris Franck Muller Albert Bouilhet - Christofle Francois Curiel - Christies Henry Dunay William Asprey Barry Kieselstein Chord Maria Eugenia Giron/Manuel Carrera - Carrera y Carrera Ward Ladragin- of Verdura Dominique Watine Arnault & Yan Sicard - FRED Leo Devroomen Stefan Hafner Marcus Mohr Jean-Claude Le Rouzic- Boucheron

http://www.diamondring.com/link.php?id=B00008E1MO

Diamond Education-Diamonds the hardest known material is pure carbon crystallized under a very high pressure and temperature. In nature, such an environment exists only at depths of 150 to 200 km below the surface of the earth. Volcanic eruptions drive the diamond bearing rocks called "Kimberlite" and "Lamproite" to the surface of the earth where the diamonds can be extracted diamonds education resources.

http://www.educationisforever.com

diamond education college education courses in diamond education, diamond jewelry, cutting course, manufacture course, valuations, education courses

http://www.educationisforever.org

Gem Book Publishers, Exclusive Publishers of The Fred Ward Gem Book Series, Americas Most Popular Gem Series

http://www.fredwardgems.com

THE online resource for colored gemstone lovers and enthusiasts

http://www.gem.net

Protect your diamond! Learn about Gemprint!

http://www.gemprint.com

Practical information on the diamond and gem market, gemology experts advices, world market news, where to find diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald and other gems for the best price possible, myths, etc.

http://www.gemsbrokers.org

Diamond & Colored Stone Reports/ Jewelry Identification & Appraisal Reports/ Gemological Training courses / Diamond Repair

http://www.igi-usa.com

Polished and rough diamond tutorial: 4 C's, diamond prices, advice, appraisal, bourse, gemology tools, geology, exploitation, processing ore, projects, mining materials, website directory, loose diamonds, fancy color diamonds.

http://www.info-diamond.co.uk