Interesting Links
The Orchid
A great website for information on jewelry repairs, design, or almost anything else you might be curious about.
Metalcyberspace
Links to designers, artists, tradeshows and more
Appraisal Societies
The Appraisal Foundation
The grandfather of appraisal practice
The American Society of Appraisers
Education, publications, consumer smart and more
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Jewelry specific appraisal foundation
Gemological Laboratories
The Gemological Institute of America
Information on gemology, education, and current gemological news.
The American Gem Society
Gemological Laboratory
Jewelry
The Jewelers of America
A national organization known as the Jewelers of America. Tons of consumer information on how to buy jewelry with confidence by your local jewelry professional.
The Jewelers Vilgilance Committee
The jewelers Vigilance Commitee website, where you can find legal advice on disclosures, practices and more.
Diamonds
The Gemological Institute of America
How to purchase a diamond
Pricescope
Diamond information, prices, a forum and more
The Kimberley Process
Conflict diamonds
Colored Gemstones
Pala International
Fine colored gemstones, lots of information
Boston Gems
Colored gemstone dealers
KIG International
Colored gemstone dealers
Jewelry Purchasing
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee
Jewelry buying checklist
The Federal Trade Commission
Legal guidelines all jewelers must follow
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee
Consult a mediator for refund/return resolution
Auction Houses and Jewelry Buyers
Sotheby's Auction House
Fine jewelry auctioneers
Christie's Auction House
Fine jewelry auctioneers
Bonham's and Butterfields Auction House
Fine jewelry auctioneers
Freeman's Auction House
Fine jewelry auctioneers
Joseph DuMouchelle Auction House
Fine jewelry auctioneers
CIRCA
Jewelry brokerage firm- tell them the VGL sent you!
Online Jewelry Marketplaces
E-Bay
Public online auctioneers
Ex-Boyfriend Jewelry
Re-sell unwanted jewelry
Ex-Cessories
Re-sell unwanted jewelry
Miscellaneous
Federal Express
Track your Federal Express shipment
Internal Revenue Service
Form 8283- Charitable Contribution
United Postal Service
Track your UPS shipment
United States Postal Service
Track your USPS shipment
Qualified Jewelers
The Jewelers of America
Jewelry industry standards
Matthew Taylor Designs
Shelburne, VT fine jewelry store
David Clay Jewelers
San Francisco, CA fine jewelry store
VGL Partner Sites
Mori Jewelry
A line of Jewelry by Kennon Young
Mori Jewelry Myspace Page
A line of Jewelry by Kennon Young
VGL at the American Society of Appraisers
Sister site to vermontgemlab.com