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Gems
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Gem Site 
 Information on colored gemstones, with an index by color or variety, photographs, and informative articles on the history, mythology, and use of gems. There are tips on shopping for and cleaning gems and details about birthstones. From the International Colored Gemstone Association. http://www.gemstone.org/index_gemsite.html Topics: Geology Last updated May 9, 2002 Hope Diamond
Companion site to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series Treasures of the World. Tells the story of Evalyn Walsh McLean, Pierre Cartier, and the Hope Diamond. Features scientific information on diamonds and a timeline of related events. Also explores the various "curses" believed to surround the diamond. http://www.pbs.org/treasuresoftheworld/a_nav/hope_nav/main_hopfrm.html Topics: Fashion, Geology Last updated Jan 4, 2009 Online Tours: Chinese Jade
"This tour illustrates examples showing the development of Chinese jade from around 5000 BC to the modern period." It notes that "[j]ade has always been the material most highly prized by the Chinese, above silver and gold." Features images and descriptions of carved jade artifacts from various Chinese dynasties, and brief information about jade (which "refers only to nephrite and jadeite"), and where it was found in early Chinese history. From the British Museum. http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/online_tours/asia/chinese_jade/chinese_jade.aspx Topics: Geology, History By Place Last updated Mar 18, 2008 TheImage.com
Hundreds of pictures of minerals and some gemstones, mystery close-ups (guess what they are!), and explanations of digital photography and faceting from an enthusiast of "lapidary, microscopy, and the use of images." The photographs of minerals and gems are accompanied by scientific properties and miscellaneous information. http://www.theimage.com/ Topics: Geology, Photography, Technology Last updated Nov 6, 2002 World of Amber
Everything you ever wanted to know about this fossilized resin of ancient trees. Information is given on its physical properties, geologic occurrences, where it's found, what's found in it, identifying it, myths, uses, care, types, museums, and other resources. From librarian Susan Ward Aber at Emporia State University in Kansas. http://www.emporia.edu/earthsci/amber/amber.htm Topics: Geology Last updated Jun 17, 2007 |
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