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Beads

About Beads
Great Prices Plus Fast and Friendly Personal Service - Here's what one of our customers had to say: "... your service is the best I have ever received from a dot-com company."
 
African Trade Beads
We are a small company specialising in the collection and supply of antique trade beads - jewelry, artefacts and curious ancient and modern ... which we personally find in the countries of WEST AFRICA, for collectors, jewelry-makers and individuals who just want something different.
 
AZ Gems
Welcome to the new way of shopping.we promise you to offer the best value for your money. Our store at 1368 Industrial Park Ave, Redlands, CA 92374.
 
bead design & supplies
Bead Designs & Supplies specializes in original beaded art designs, kits and supplies. This site was launch late 2002 and is growing by leaps and bounds. We are currently developing new designs.
 
Bead Palace
was founded in 1984 in when we came from India to to Greenwood, Indiana, just south of Indianapolis. Our family run business in India manufactures high quality sterling silver beads and gemstones.
 
Bead-Patterns.com
Print-Patterns NOW! Our items are priced for YOU to print yourself, right NOW. We do offer Pay & Print Options (extra charges apply). We are selling PATTERNS - Instructions - Graph Paper, etc..
 
BeadaBead
My name is Rick and I have been in the Bead and Jewelry business since 1983. I try hard to find unique and different beads and jewelry design items and after 20 years in the business it is still the part I love the best
 
Beaded Jewelry & More
We are happy to offer custom bead jewelry design, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings, as well as jewelry repair by Ann Zbryk. Ann has been making jewelry for over 25 years, taught jewelry-making for seven years, and worked as a designer for a large jewelry company for five years. In the near future we will be offering jewelry supplies.
 
beadroom.com
has Vintage German, Czech and Japanese beads, current Czech beads and handmade glass beads. Beadroom.com has also seed beads of all colors. A great selection.
 
Beads and Pieces
We are Direct Importers of beads from the Philippines and Indonesia. Our emphasis on nature, much of our selection is made from indigenous materials, which have been expertly transformed into beautiful handmade beads.
 
Beads by Shaudi
This bead lady is a 25 year old college student/ Community Service Officer/ Michael's Craft Store fanatic. She spends much of her spare time creating beaded jewelry, specialty soaps, scrapbooks, and themed web pages.written.
 
Beersheba Porcelain
All beads are hand-made and hand glazed, from our own porcelain recipe and glazed with our own original glazes. No extrusion or mass-production process is used.
 
Bid On Beads
We offer free basic auction listings Also free email services - bead and jewelry making info, free patterns, tips n' techniques, news, message forums, puzzles, contests, classified and want ads... and more! Registering is free for both buyers and sellers.
 
Buy The Kit
We're a full service website offering an eclectic line of beading kits. Our projects are designed by a diverse group of bead artists, which means you'll find a wide variety of techniques and styles to choose from.
 
Dee's Place
Dee's Place is the place for beading supplies, beadwork classes, bead kits and other bead info. Currently featuring Seed Beads, Square Beads, Magatama's, Beadwork Kits, Patterns, Vintage Swarovski crystals, Vintage Jewelry, Ceramic faces, Porcelain Cameos and other bead related items.
 
Gemorex International, Inc
is a New York based company trading in fine quality gemstone-bead strands of various shapes, calibration and sizes, in both precious and semiprecious category.
 
House of Beads
Florida's largest selection of beads. We've been serving the Tampa area for over 9 years and we're your Tampa area source for Beads, Findings, Crafts Supplies, How-To Books, Tools, Jewelry Design Boards, Threads, Wires, Acculon Tiger Tail, Jewelery Supplies, Gift Boxes, and all of your bead making needs .
 
Jerry Smith, Beads a.k.a. JSBeads.com
Peruvian Ceramic Animal, Sports and Figurine Beads. We have Dragonfly's, Ladybugs, Butterflies, Frogs, Chili Peppers and More.
 
Jewelry by Varvara
All models in the Gallery can be custom ordered in any color and size. Also check the about page to see gorgeous jewelry made by my father and read about me. I hope you will enjoy seeing my creations.
 
LadyBead.com
the home of the "Barefoot Sandal" a beaded foot jewelry. We also carry belly jewelry, body wraps that can be worn around your waist or neck. Great looking beadwork items at an affordable price.
 
Lazy Dragonfly Glass Bead Studio
In 2002, we have turned our talent and passion for color and design to the brilliant medium of lampwork glass beads. "Glass has many of the fluid and transparent qualities of watercolors. "
 
Lucky Gems & Jewelry Factory Ltd.
Employing more than 3,000 skillful craftsmen in Hong Kong and China, Lucky Gems and Jewelry Factory Ltd., is reputed as on of the largest jewelry manufacturers in Asia.
 
Modebeads International, Inc
Welcome to the world of Mode Int'l, your number one source for all types of glass beads, buttons, pearls and rhinestones. We will be experience of dealing with knowledgeable, friendly sales representatives...
 
Mystic Merchant
Welcome to our Gem Stone Beads Realm.... opals & malachite with more coming. One Of A Kind Collected by Mystic Merchant Seeking The Magic & Beauty Of Every Stone The pleasure and satisfaction of a lifetime awaits you...
 
Rings & Things
Rings & Things is a wholesale mail order supplier of beads, jewelry findings, charms, cord, polymer clay, Swarovski Austrian rainbow crystal, jewelry display items, and other jewelry components.
 
South Pacific Wholesale Company
I began in the bead business by failing to sell puka shells in Hawaii for several years in the early 70's. In 1977 I apprenticed at a friend's jewelry stand in Waikiki for ten weeks before moving to Boston.
 
TAJ Company
We have been in business for over 29 years and carry a large selection of precious and semi-precious beads including silver and gold beads.
 
The Bead Quarters
welcomes you to the wonderful experience of beading. Although our store is customized for the experience beader, our staff is trained in various aspects of beading, so there is always someone available to provide attention to the beginning beader.
 
The Bead Studio
In February 1993, we opened a small bead shop in downtown Ashland, Oregon. Since then, we have grown to be one of the West Coast’s premiere bead shops with over 1700 square feet of beads and charms.
 
The Glass Place
My glass is designed and fabricated in a small studio in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, USA. Lampworked glass beads are taking over more and more of my time and energy. My work also includes glass quilt ornaments. A directory of my stained glass work includes a botanical series, traditional series and new work , although I am not accepting new commissions at the present time. Note cards are available with 3 botanical designs. All work is original and copyrighted!
 
timeaftertime
Welcome to Jewelry making where sentiments & emotions are captured in precious stones at affordable prices. #1 Direct Importes, Wholesalers & Manufactures.
 
Wholesale Beads
A marketplace of wholesale bead dealers providing beads at wholesale prices to retail merchants. Welcome to Wholesale Beads A MARKETPLACE ...
 
WildAboutBeads.com
Welcome to WildAboutBeads.com, specializing in individually handcrafted lampwork beads, aromatherapy bottles, charms, and other jewelry and craft related supplies.
 
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Fossil Dealers

Black Hills Institute of Geological Research
our primary pursuit is to collect, preserve and provide well-prepared fossil specimens, minerals, cast replicas and related information to museums, researchers, and private collectors.
 
EDCOPE Enterprises
It has been our intention not only to supply quality fossils from around the world, but also to provide a forum for education concerning the wonderful world of fossils.
 
EXTINCTIONS, Inc
we are dedicated to supplying fossils to museums and collectors around the world. Our goal is to offer the highest quality products at the lowest prices possible. We have one of the largest, most complete, and most detailed fossil catalogs on the Internet.
 
Fossil Beach
A good selection of fossil teeth, shells and choral and Gastropods. Great prices on all their stuff to boot. Come see the selection.
 
Fossilmuseum.net
the fossilmuseum.net is a virtual museum with neither physical building nor specimen drawers. Its mission is to foster interest in fossil collecting by providing the scientific information associated with fossils.
 
Langs Fossils
Established as Lang's Fossils by R.A. Langheinrich, we have been excavating, preparing, and supplying superior fossils for almost three decades. Although eurypterids are our specialty, we offer quality fossils of all types, from important localities all over the world.
 
PaleoSearch Inc
is located in Hays, Kansas. Since 1983, we have specialized in supplying rare and exotic fossils to museums, educational institutions and private collectors throughout the world. Most of the fossils we offer are acquired from other collectors/suppliers around the world.
 
Siber & Siber, LTD
established 1965 as a rock shop specialized in high quality minerals and fossils. Over the years, we extended our inventory in every direction so we are now a prime source for cut gemstones, lapidary equipment and rough stones for cutting.
 
The Nature Source
The Nature Source Catalog Superstore is a company set-up and designed to bring the worlds most interesting items into your home via your computer. You now have the opportunity to purchase these treasures and enrich your curiosity, and that of those around you.
 
The Stone Company
we offer temporary traveling exhibits featuring authentic specimens and up to date scientific content on a variety of topics ranging from the Dawn of Ocean Life to Dinosaur Eggs, Nests and Embryos. We also offer fossil preparation services.
 
Triebold Paleontology
Mike has supplied wonderful fossil replicas to many well know museums. His company, which bares his name produces some of the best made casts available.
 
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Gems

A2Z of Gemstones
Images descriptions and information about most gemstones, by UK based jeweller Chard. Also designs and makes diamond rings including fancy coloured diamonds.
 
American Pearl Company
No gem captures the imagination like the lustrous creation of the mollusk-the American Pearl. Naturally occurring pearls are the most precious because of their rich color and orient displaying an incredible rainbow of iridescence born from deep layers of the protective nacre of the mussel.
 
Arrowhead Gemcraft
Arrowhead Gemcraft was founded in 1969, when we started cutting cabochons. Montana agate has been our specialty since the beginning. Montana agate is one of the finest stones available for one of a kind jewelry.
 
Blue Ridge Gems
Franklin's Sheffield Mine is a gem mine open to the public. The mine charges a per-person fee that includes two buckets of dirt, native or enriched. After paying head to the flume line and have fun finding treasures. There are links in this site for first time diggers.
 
Eopal Ltd
When it comes to gemstones, nothing is more important than having a big choice. Every single opal is different, and a large range ensures that your personal preferences are met. Opals Guaranteed undisputedly provides you with the largest online opal inventory in the world. Sourcing opal directly from the Australian opal mining fields allows us to deliver this unparalleled choice and value to you, no matter where you are in the world.
 
Globe Gem
Globe Gem has been importing and wholesaling gemstones for over a quarter of a century. With reliable, long-term sources in Asia, Africa, South and North America, Australia, and Europe, our selection and prices are the best in the business.
 
Idaho Opal Mines, Inc
We do all our own mining, cutting and jewelry setting, and are proud to offer a truly "All-American-Product". And because we do everything ourselves we can easily stand behind our product.
 
Joseph Blank Inc
Joseph Blank Inc., established in 1919 is an industry powerhouse in loose diamonds. The company, into its third generation of "Blanks" specializes in all sizes and shapes of loose diamonds. The Blank family services a customer base, which includes retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers. Joseph Blank Inc. is well known for its unmatched service and competitive prices.
 
Omi Gems, Inc
Omi Gems is a colored gemstone house in the heart of the downtown Los Angeles Jewelry District. Omi Gems imports colored gemstones from around the world, including Asia, East Africa, Brazil, Columbia, Sri Lanka, Burma, and many others.
 
opals from coober pedy, opal rough, opal rings, inlay jewelry, & earrings
An outstanding and unique opal site in Coober Pedy, South Australia, that brings beautiful opals, opal rings, opal jewelry and opal rough direct from the opal miner to you.
 
Opals International Jewelers Inc
We do all our own mining, cutting and jewelry setting, and are proud to offer a truly "All-American-Product". And because we do everything ourselves we can easily stand behind our product.
 
Sicusa Gems
Cutters, importers, dealers and wholesale suppliers of uncut and polished Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and other Precious Gemstones. Providers to the Jewelry and Gem Trade of diamonds and rare gems for resale to retail markets, collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.
 
SICUSA Gems
We provide services for Private and National gem-mining productions of uncut gemstones. Our services include mine-run sorting, grading, contract diamond and precious stone cutting and polishing (lapidary) services, international marketing and sales for diamonds and precious gemstones. We provide more than three decades of experience along with a significant U.S. and international client base. We are buyers of uncut and polished diamonds and precious gemstones to include: Aquamarine, Alexand...
 
Tavalite® Enterprises of Sonoma
Unlike most gemstones, Tavalite gemstones do not absorb light, but reflect it. Characteristic of each gem is dominant color accented by a secondary hue and several others seen in the stone's reflected light.
 
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Gold Nuggets

Gold Nugget Classics
crystals, crystalline gold, alluvial, aluvial, gold nuggets, placer gold ... Yukon, Alaska, metal detecting, mining, natural, exotic, collectors ,investors, dealers.
 
Gold Nuggets and Kangaroos
United Kingdom site carries a picture of a different famous gold nuggets. ...Numerous coin sets for sale from all over the world.
 
Gold Nuggets Resource
Supplies individuals and retail dealers with raw Australian nuggets at wholesale prices. Features auctions, photos and information about collecting, finding and investing in gold nuggets.
 
J.M. Wilson Mining Company
We prospect and mine for Gold in America and sell beautiful imported Gold Nuggets from Victoria Australia. We sell small and large nuggets wholesale and retail to collectors, jewelers as well as to the public.
 
Jays Gold Nuggets
my company offers authentic and natural gold nuggets from Alaska, Australia and from many other areas around the world. By selling large volumes, I can offer these exceptional specimens at discount prices.
 
Prospectors Gold and Gems
Gold, Gem & Mineral Specimens. Diamonds & Custom Jewelry. Recomended by the World of Rockhounds as one of the finest gold dealers in the world!
 
World Alaska Trading, Inc
We sell authentic Alaskan gold nuggets, large thick flakes of jeweler-grade gold. Your jeweler would love to have these to design a truly unique piece of jewelry - a ring perhaps, or maybe even completely cover a watchband
 
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Metal Detectors

Bounty Hunter Metal Detector
Bounty Hunter metal detectors are made by First Texas Products, with over 30 years of experience, and a list of features and patents that keep the competition playing catch-up.
 
Compass Metal Detectors
Compass' exclusive patent-pending varifilter concept provides see through performance when operating in medium to high mineralized soils. This breakthrough in electronic technology ensures top power in either low or high conductive soil. The sound system is powered by it's own 9 volt battery.
 
Detect Enterprises
Suppliers of modern electronics for the hobbyist, professional, industry and security. Canadian Distributors for Garrett metal detectors, Jay's Cache, Troy and Detector Pro. We are also Canadian Distributors of Detector Pro headphones, Duraphone headphones as well as Finch coin cleaning compounds and tumblers.
 
Fisher Metal Detector
Coin Strike, Gold Strike, Gold Bug 2, Underwater detector that's leak proof to 250 feet deep.
 
Garrett Metal Detectors
Garrett Metal Detectors is firmly established as one of the world's leading makers of advanced metal detection equipment. The Company boasts a complete range of hobby detectors designed for a variety interests and skill levels, as well as sophisticated security detectors. Most airports use this equipment for metal detection, making it the worlds most popular
 
Kellyco Metal Detector Superstore
Kellyco Detector Superstore is the largest metal detector distributor in the world. They have all major metal detector brands in stock garrett whites fisher minelab metal detectors.
 
Minelab
Minelab employs the latest technology throughout the development and manufacturing process of each detector. Circuit boards are designed using the world's most advanced 3-dimensional modelling software and the individual components of each detector are manufactured using world class materials and processes.
 
Prospector & Treasurer Hunter's Headquarters, Inc
Omni-Genesis, world-wide leader in metal detecting equipment
 
S & P Treasure Finders
Authorized dealers for Shadow, Tesoro, Fisher, Garrett, New Force, Bounty Hunter, and other brands in the metal detecting hobby.
 
TesoroWorld.com
how to use and choose a metal detector, comparisions, dealer list, discount detector dealers, info for beginners and pros, coin hunting, relic hunting, gold hunting, treasure hunting.
 
Troy Custom Detectors, Inc.
At Troy Custom Detectors, our objective is simple……we build detectors for those who never accept second best. Successful and results-oriented people always choose products that push the limits on performance, quality and service. They know what it takes to give them the edge and to stay on top.
 
Viking Metal Detectors
Viking Metal Detectors. One of the best known and longest established names in the industry have been manufacturers and suppliers of Metal Detectors to hobbyists and the water industry in the UK and Europe for over 25 years. Viking Metal Detectors have been manufacturing in Blackburn, England since the 1970's.
 
White's Electronics, Inc.
Take a spin through our website and check out the detectors that "show you what's in the ground before you dig it up". See what people are finding and where to buy a White's metal detector.
 
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Mineral Equipment

American Buff International Inc
Visit the abrasives Super Store. The largest selection of abrasive products on the net.
 
Ameritool Lapidary Equipment
Ameritool offers Quality Lapidary Equipment, Machines to Saw, Grind, Polish and Finish Gemstones at an Affordable Price. As a Family Owned and Operated Business, Excellence in Products, Service and Customer Satisfaction is our Goal.
 
Barranca Diamond Products, Inc
is the exclusive manufacturer of notched-rim lapidary diamond blades in the United States. Our manufacturing facility in Southern California produces diamond blades and lapidary equipment (saws, grinders, and polishing units) using the highest quality materials for commercial and hobby lapidaries. Our products are sold worldwide exclusively through authorized dealers.
 
Covington Engineering
We are a leader in the manufacture of top quality lapidary and glass equipment. We pride ourselves in our excellent customer service, and the superior quality and craftsmanship we put into every machine we manufacture.
 
Crystalite Lapidary Products
is the largest U.S. manufacturer of diamond tooling for the lapidary market. We supply reliable, premium quality diamond tools and machines for lapidary use, rockhounds, jewelers, hobbyists and anyone interested in gem cutting and polishing. Our commitment is, and always will be to provide you with new and innovative diamond products that will give you more value for your dollar
 
Jarvi Tool Company
manufactures the most complete line of gemcutting equipment in the world, including the famous Facetron. Facetron gem faceting machines have been available since 1972. Jarvi Tool Company manufactures the largest selection of gemstone faceting equipment for the amateur or professional cutter. We make machines for faceting gemstones for every purse and purpose.
 
LORTONE, inc.
From basic Rotary Tumblers & Stone Slab Saws to Jewelry Polishers and Dust Collectors - We've been making our own durable, performance-oriented equipment for the Lapidary, Jewelry and Metal Finishing trades for over 40 years.
 
Oris Nelson Enterprise
We are a manufacturer of the highest quality jewelery tools available. Our product line includes diamond testers, electronic gold testers, moissanite testers, atmospheric steam cleaners, steam boilers, ultrasonic cleaners, digital scales, digital gem gauges, digital calipers, and flexible shafts. Contact us if you are interested in selling our products. Many of these products are manufactured here at our factory in the United States and they are all backed by a full parts and labor warranty.
 
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Mineral History

Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
To educate Arizona’s citizens about our mining and mineral heritage and to demonstrate that minerals are the cornerstone of Mankind’s existence; that minerals have aesthetic value; and, that minerals have functional value.
 
Black Diamond Mines
The East Bay Regional Park District began acquiring land for Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in the early 1970s. Today, most of the mining district is within the Preserves nearly 5,717 acres
 
Bodie A Ghost Town that Lives on!
Over the years, Bodie has seen numerous booms...and busts. There were some huge gold strikes here and, at one point, the town had nearly 10,000 residents.
 
Borax Visitor Center
Go back millions of years to when the deposit was being formed... and to the last century to learn how the discovery of borax brought the company to Death Valley and how the company brought Death Valley to the world.
 
California Mining and Mineral Museum
The big news of 1848 was the discovery of gold in California. This event created international interest and soon a mass immigration of fortune seekers and pioneers trekked their way to California.
 
Empire Mine State Historic Park
In October of 1850, a lumber man named George Roberts found some gold, where the parking lot to the Empire Mine Park is now. Hundreds of miners flocked to the area to stake out 30 by 40 foot placer claims.
 
Klondike Gold Rush
This park site celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District.
 
Lebanon Silver Mine Tour
Lebanon Silver Mine Ever wonder what it was like to be a hard rock miner in the Colorado Rockies? Get answers to your questions with a tour of the Lebanon Silver Mine
 
Mining Museums and Miners' Memorials for Alabama
Coal mining memorabilia and equipment are on display. The museum also features a collection of pictures of the town of Aldrich, Alabama during its peak coal mining days.
 
The National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum
We strongly believe that our museum helps the visitor begin to understand and appreciate the rich heritage and excitement of the American mining industry. We hope that our Website will give you a taste of that excitement.
 
The NorthStar Mining Museum
If you are a hardware buff, this is the museum for you. Indoors and out is a restored and preserved collection of mining paraphanalia from steam engines to picks and shovels. Headframes, skipjacks (20 man!), pelton wheels and more!
 
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Minerals

Alpine Mineral Company
I started collecting rocks probably before I can remember. My first vivid memory involving a particular rock is from one evening when I found a peice of gravel with some chalcopyrite embedded in it.
 
Alpine Minerals
I started collecting rocks probably before I can remember. My first vivid memory involving a particular rock is from one evening when I found a peice of gravel with some chalcopyrite embedded in it.
 
American Hobby Shop
We have thousands of square feet of Minerals, Meteorites, Fossils, Gem Trees, Moldavites, Finished Products and Rough Lapidary Supplies.
 
Chrysoprase Mines of Australia
The name chrysoprase (rhymes with bliss and craze) is from the Greek chrysos, golden and prason, leek. It was apparently applied to several yellowish green gemstones, including beryl, but gradually it became limited to the apple-green coloured microcrystalline variety of quartz.
 
Collectology.com
Minerals are naturally produced chemical substances, uniform in terms of composition and, excluding mercury, of a solid consistency. Crystals are the atoms of these solid chemical substances arranged in a uniform ...
 
Columbine Mineral Shop
The Columbine Mineral Shop has been serving collectors for over 35 years. Located in beautiful Ouray, Colorado, we have specimens for everyone from the beginner to the advanced collector.
 
Crystal Portal
This is the place to look for quality mineral specimens at the most reasonable prices. We offer money back satisfaction with any purchase. If for any reason the specimen does not meet your needs or expectations, just return it...
 
CrystalsandJewelry.com
Natural minerals, quartz crystals, and tumbled gemstones offered individually and by the pound. Plus a selection of hand-crafted jewelry.
 
Dakota Matrix Minerals
Updated daily to weekly for the collector, educator and researcher since 1996. We specialize in Black Hills of South Dakota Minerals.
 
Douglass Minerals
Dave was a professor of materials science and engineering at UCLA for 25 years, taking early retirement in 1992. He and his students did research on the high-temperature corrosion of metals and alloys, primarily oxidation ....
 
Elite Minerals
First Commercial On-line Rock Shop in Singapore! We buy private collections, please contact us if you have any quality mineral specimens to offer. Dealers are also welcome to offer any quality mineral specimens...
 
Excalibur Mineral Corp
For more than a quarter-century, Excalibur Mineral Corp. has been providing private collectors, researchers, major universities and museums throughout the world with rare and unusual mineral samples...
 
Fluorescents.com
This site has photographs and information about the Purple Passion mine, the Diamond Joe mine, and the related Hogan Claim. It has photos of specimens from each of the mines, information about the powerful ultraviolet display...
 
Geoclassics
good informational site that has a listing of all minerals and many with pictures.
 
Geode Gallery
Specializing in quality geodes and minerals direct from the source.
 
Greatwall Consulting & Trading LLC
Welcome to the website of Great Wall Consulting & Trading, the direct source and global distributor of the meteorites, tektites, pietersite, fossils, minerals, carvings and other rocks from many remote locations...
 
H&P Minerals and Gems
Dealers in Miniature/ Thumbnail size Mineral Specimens, and Lee Middleton Dolls.
 
Hubert Gem Designs
Hubert Inc. is one of the most discriminating buyers of gemstones. We only buy from the best 10% of all the rough stone mined. Yet, after this material is cut, only about 20% will be good enough to grace one of our unique and beautiful jewelry designs. By the time you own of one of our precious gems, it will represent less than one half of one percent of all the gemstones taken from its mine run.
 
IC Minerals
Hello, my name is Isaias Casanova. I founded IC Minerals (ICM) in 1989. “Quality minerals at reasonable prices”, was the quote on my first business card. I started with local shows but was limited to a few national shows...
 
Jayamahe Silver
All of our products are made from solid 925 sterling silver by the loving hands of the Balinese people. Discover the wide variety of silver beads styles that we have to offer as you browse through our categories...
 
John Barlow Mineral Collection
If you have looked around the Internet, there are many people selling "Barlow" minerals. Well, I am too - the difference is that these minerals come right from my collection!
 
John Betts Fine Minerals
one of the best mineral sites on the web with hundreds of good pictures and educational articles.
 
Kevin Conroy Minerals
Italian site that has a wide variety of minerals with large very good clickable pictures.
 
Lucky Strike Minerals
Stibnites from China, Amethyst from South Africa and many more at excellent pieces.
 
Marco Macchieraldo Minerals
You're welcome. My name is Marco Macchieraldo, I'm an Italian minerals' collector and live in Torino, a big town in the north of Italy near the Alpes mountains. I was born in 1959 and collect minerals from 1981.
 
Michael & Brown Minerals
This website is dedicated to cabinet sized mineral specimens from around the world. Every mineral specimen displayed on these pages is accurately depicted (no colors have been enhanced) and is accompanied by an accurate description...
 
Miner's Lunchbox
my philosophy in mineral dealing is twofold: I try to accumulate the best Canadian minerals of all types either by field collecting, small scale mining projects, acquisition of old collections, purchasing of surplus specimens...
 
Mineral City
A superb collection of mineral specimens from Canada, US, Europe, and around the world. ... A fun selection of mineral, rock and fossil kits, books, and cool Geo. ...
 
Mineral Maniacs
a web site devoted to providing you with fine mineral specimens. I select pieces based on aesthetics, high quality, and good value. As for me, I have been a mineral collector for over 20 years.
 
Mineral Patch
Mineral Patch minerals, rocks, specimens, crystals, collectors, mineralpatch, rockshop, mineralogy, dealer, sale. The Mineral Patch Choice Collector Specimens, ...
 
Mineral Zone
I started this site in May of 1998. I was finishing up my chemistry degree at UCSD and not really interested in participating in the job search and interviewing routine.
 
MinerShop.com
We offer unique and unusual fluorescent (mostly) mineral specimens and jewelry from Greenland, including deeply tenebrescent green sodalite - as well as a wide offering of minerals from around the world.
 
MinService.com
We are specializing in quality minerals for mineral collectors. All minerals are organized in regional galleries. Each gallery has its own page with thumbnail images of each specimen for your review.
 
Mountain Lily Gems
Welcome rockhounds, mineral collectors, lapidarists, nature lovers, and all other interested parties. My name is Bob Drummond. I'm a miner, collector, facetor, gemologist, and occasional mineral dealer involved the sale of museum faceted stones.
 
Online Minerals
This site offers minerals for mineral collectors aesthetic specimens of rare and common minerals from Southern Africa, India and other international localities.
 
Opal Strike
Opal Strike is a family run business in the heart of Perth, Western Australia where you can buy quality opals direct from the miner and cutter.
 
OsoSoft Mineral Collection
high quality mineral specimens at reasonable prices and much more! Unlike many other mineral dealers, OsoSoft updates its site daily, removing all sold specimens. If you see a specimen here, you can be 99% certain it's available
 
Pala International Inc.
For 25 years, Pala International Inc. has consistently earned its reputation as the direct source for the finest colored stones. Numerous annual trips to the world’s major gem-producing centers, as well as an on-site state-of-the-art lapidary enables Pala International’s staff to select from an impressive inventory.
 
Penn Minerals
To offer you the finest in Rocks, Minerals and Fossils from Pennsylvania! To keep you updated on productive collecting sites that are accessible to the general public. To maintain a complete list of Rock and Mineral Clubs in PA...
 
Pickens Minerals
We have a wide variety of minerals to offer to the collector, from beginner to advanced . All specimens are individually selected, and are of the highest quality by color, aesthetic quality and collector appeal. You can order on a secure server.
 
Red Gold
$$Rockhounds!$$ Unique business opportunity. PLease visit - www.roserockgoldmine.com - for complete information. Thank you.
 
Selectchoice Minerals
We offers a wide selection of minerals from worldwide localities. We are a new web site, and we will be adding more minerals soon. Most of our Minerals are from older collections.
 
Sensua Gallery
Spheres, Spheres, Jewelry, Jewelry, Wood, Wood. Visit www.sensuagallery.info fornews, event and class schedules, and information about the gallery. Free shipping! ...
 
South American Imports
Thanks for visiting South American Imports (SAI) located in beautiful a historical area of San Diego, California. We are direct importers of quality crystals and minerals, and pride ourselves in hand picking some of the finest available!
 
Stone Haven Minerals
All of the great specimens that The Rocksmiths are known for, presented with the rotating views that Stone Haven is known for! And all at the original show prices!
 
Thames Valley Minerals
Thames Valley Minerals started as a family concern on a mission to find and supply good quality mineral and crystal specimens to collectors in England and worldwide. We are based in Reading, England, and attend many shows around the worldm, but do welcome visitors by appointment. Our website has developed as our shop through which we would like everyone to enjoy our stock of minerals and crystals.
 
The McGowan Collection
This website is dedicated to cabinet sized mineral specimens from around the world. Every mineral specimen displayed on these pages is accurately depicted (no colors have been enhanced) and is accompanied by an accurate description...
 
The Mineral Gallery
The Mineral Gallery is a constantly growing collection of mineral descriptions, images, and specimens.
 
The Mineral Workshop
offering quality mineral specimens to collectors throughout Canada and United States, I decided to created this site to present my specimens to mineral collectors around the world.
 
The Underground Broker, Inc
We is one of the main importers and manufacturers of gem stone products from Brazil. We also import from Pakistan, India, China, Mexico, Bali and many other countries.
 
The University of Arizona Mineral Museum
The University of Arizona Mineral Museum, Department of Geosciences and the Flandrau Science Center are proud to present a special exhibit on gold!
 
Toms Treasures
Metal Detecting Resources for the Treasure Hunter,Treasure Store, ShadowX2 Forum, Coin Cleaning Supplies, Digging Tools, Links, Chatrooms, Msg Forum, Metal Detecting Users Directory
 
Ty Lawrence
In nature there are endless mineral species with beautifully colored intricate crystals. My collection consists mainly of those that are considered gem species. I have a deep appreciation and love of gems, crystals are what I consider to be the true jewels.
 
UK Gems
Welcome to the UK GEMS, expert suppliers of gemstones and mineral specimens with over 30 years experience in Londons Hatton Garden and Bond Street. All of the goods supplied have been examined and personally selected...
 
Webminerals
We are a group of friends from Italy with the Hobby of mineral collecting , we started this experience on the Web. We aim to be a professional web site, but mainly we are rockhounders and our purpose is to offer our surplus of mineral specimens for every collector in the world : beginner, intermediate, advanced at cheap prices.
 
Williams Minerals
We are proud to provide more variety of minerals in all sizes. We offer minerals from China, Bulgaria, etc.
 
Wright's Rock Shop
Wright's Rock Shop, the leading dealer for mineral specimens - minerals, quartz crystals, fossils, entry level minerals as well as high-end collector mineral specimens - is now online. Our shop has over 750,000 mineral specimens
 
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Mining Equipment

Gold Gems
Using the latest in computer aided design and engineering, Century Mining has made significant changes to the original style gold pan. It is the first major change in the gold pan in 4,000 years!
 
Gold Leisure Products
The Gold Miner is equipped with the most advanced spiral wheel on the market. The innovative, computer designed, concentrate agitators mean an increase in gold recovery by 30+ percent.
 
Gold Screw
Gold Screw has been manufacturing the highly praised Original Gold Screw since 1978. Started by a 5th generation gold miner, the firm continues today as a family owned company.
 
Keene Engineering
Dedicated to providing you with the finest Mining and Prospecting equipment for over 50 years!
 
Moose River Cache Inc.
Manufactures of quality dredges, highbankers and other gold prospecting equipment. Also carry a full line of prospecting equipment and supplies, plus gifts and gold nuggets and jewelry.
 
PackWasher Drywashers
I design and build Drywashers, Dredges, Highbankers, Prospecting supplies and gold mining equipment for the backpacker and recreational miner. When you know how they work you'll own a "PackWasher".
 
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Mining Manufacturers

Fisher Research Laboratory
In the late 1920’s, Dr. Gerhard Fisher, a German immigrant who studied electronics at the University of Dresden, obtained the first patent ever issued on aircraft radio direction finders. Today, Fisher produces products that are in great demand by rockhounders and the security industry.
 
Garrett Metal Detectors
In the early 1970s, Garrett Electronics became incorporated and the Company took the metal detecting industry by storm. From the start, it pushed the envelope of existing technology, acquiring patents for innovative equipment and features, such as its groundbreaking Zero Drift circuitry (1971), the dual-coil BFO discriminator (1973), and the Gravity Trap® Gold Pan (1975).
 
Keene Engineering
We hope our web site will not only provide for added ease in purchasing all your mining and dredging needs, but also provide you with resources and information as well. You will find our entire Keene Engineering Catalog here with absolutely everything you will need for your next prospecting adventure.
 
Pack Washer
I design and build Drywashers, Dredges, Highbankers, Prospecting supplies and gold mining equipment for the backpacker and recreational miner. When you know how they work you'll own a "PackWasher".
 
Proline Mining Equipment
Proline Mining Equipment is a company born out of love for mining. The company has evolved into its present position as a highly respected manufacturer of quality portable mining equipment and related hardware.
 
Sluice Box, Inc.
World's first available gold pan that lets you remove gold concentrates through the bottom of the pan.



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