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The following links are provided to allow gemmologists and appraisers keep up-to-date with developments in the industry. Copyright and content responsibility remain with the linked organization and do not represent any endorsement or opinion of the Canadian Institute of Gemmology.
Gemstone Inclusion Library - Samples and Inclusion Glossary
Inclusion Album - From the GRS - Gem Research
Inclusion Pictures - From the AIGS Gem Testing Laboratory
Les Inclusions (Inclusions) - in French
Spectra Database from Gemlab.UK
RRUFF: database of Raman spectra, X-ray diffraction and chemistry data for minerals
Spectre d'Absorption (Absorption Spectra) - in French
Mineralogy Database - an excellent reference
Gill's index of G&G articles 1934-1980
Gems & Gemology Free Article View/Downloads
FARLANG - A collection of 25,000 pages, covering gems, diamonds, mining, gemology ![]()
Pearl-Guide.com. Excellent resource for pearls.
Rants & Slants articles From Richard Hughes ruby-sapphire.com
Judge orders refund in sale of treated beryls
Laser tomography: a new tool to uncover evidence of heating in ruby and sapphire
Guidelines with Respect to the Sale and Marketing of Diamonds, Coloured Gemstones and Pearls. View/Download brochure 252k
JVC Appraisal Guidelines/Part 1
JVC Appraisal Guidelines/Part 2
AGTA Gemstone Enhancement Manual
Gemological Institute of America
Gemmological Association of Great Britain<
Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft
Asian Institute of Gemmological Sciences
Canadian Institute of Gemmology
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