Helpful Jewelry-Making, Gemstone, and Lapidary Resources

Associations
A variety of trade, professional, and amateur associations for those with interest in gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, and fossils appear in this alphabetically arranged directory.

Gem & Mineral Clubs
A directory of gem, mineral, and fossil clubs, arranged by location to help readers find the clubs nearest them.
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Museums
Museums and other institutions with public displays of interest to our readers.
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Schools
Where to find instruction in the gem, jewelry, and bead arts and includes programs that range from informal workshops to courses offered by specialized schools and universities.