Gemstones
Mindat.orgMindat.org is the largest mineral database and mineralogy reference website on the internet. This site contains worldwide data on minerals, mineral collecting, mineral localities and other mineralogical information.
American Gem Society - BirthstonesWhich birthstone is yours?
Periodicals
Lapidary Journal: Jewelry ArtistLapidary Journal Jewelry Artist leads aspiring jewelry makers through the creative world of metalsmithing, stone setting, finishing, and so much more.
OrnamentOrnament covers all aspects of jewelry and beads, wearable art and costume.
Professionals
Steve MeltzerSteve photographs my work and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Many of the photos on this site are his. For over twenty-five years, Steve has photographed the work of artists and craftspeople for jury submissions and publication. He specializes in difficult subjects such as jewelry, glass and other glossy objects and is the photography columnist for Art Calendar and Crafts Report magazines.
Margaret Organ-KeanBetter known as a whimsical watercolor painter, Margaret will, for select clients, design their websites.
Suppliers
Reactive MetalsReactive Metals carries niobium, titanium, mokumé-gane, shakudo, shibuichi, findings, beads, welders, and tools.
Rio GrandeAn extensive array of tools, equipment and supplies for the jeweler.