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	Ann Marie Hodrick BellaOnline's Fashion Jewelry Editor

Birthstones
Learn the basic facts, folklore, and metaphysical properties of the monthly birthstones. (This category is being built month-by-month in 2005.)

Blue Lace Agate Jewelry - Summer Elegance
Blue lace agate jewelry is an elegant choice for summer with its semi-translucent pale sky blues to pale periwinkle blues and characteristic white banding that resembles lace.

Gemological Institute of America (GIA) [offsite link]
The most respected source of gemological training and certification in the United States.

Healing Properties of Gemstones & Crystals - by Jewelry Mall [offsite link]
Jewelry Mall´s free information on the mystical and healing properties many believe are attributable to various gemstones.

International Colored Gemstone Association [offsite link]
A very informative site describing gemstone colors and features, as well as offering gemstone buying tips and even gemstone mine tours.

International Gem Society [offsite link]
Free educational resources, facts and tips on gemstones. IGS also offers an affordable alternative gemologist certification program.

Jasper - Beautiful & Old as Humankind!
Jasper is an opaque, solid or patterned variety of cryptocrystalline quartz. Extremely warm and intriguing, this beautiful gemstone is as old as humankind and adds richness to any jewelry design!

Synthetics, Simulants, and Fakes
There are some wonderful simulants on the market that let us dress up every outfit with fashionable jewelry that also looks like genuine gemstones or precious metals.

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