Museums and National Collections
Alexander Palace: Jewels of the Romanovs
American Museum of Natural History: Hall of Gems and Minerals
The British Monarchy: The Crown Jewels
British Natural History Museum: Minerals
Iran Chamber Society: Iranian National Royal Jewels
Louvre Museum: Decorative Arts
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: Mineral Sciences
The Royal Collection: e-Gallery
Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: Mineral Sciences
Topkapi Palace Museum: Imperial Treasury
Topkapi Palace (Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism)
Glenn and Martha Vargas Gem and Mineral Collection (University of Texas)
Private Collections
The Harris Gemstone Collection
Gemological Associations and Organizations
American Gem Trade Association
Gemological Institute of America
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain
International Confederation of Jewelry, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones
International Colored Gemstone Association
Gemological Association of All Japan
Instituto Brasileiro de Gemas e Metais Preciosos
Tucson Gem and Mineral Society
Publications
National Jeweler's article on investing in gemstones
Related Links
Christie's Auction and Private Sales
Palagems excellent article on Investing in Gemstones