Other Web Links

Other Aussie Sapphire pages:

• See the Blog for the latest news, articles and announcements
• Join our free forum - Aussie Lapidary Forum
• Get some great Aussie Sapphire bargains at Ebay
• Take the "Virtual Tour" of our sapphire mine  (mine is now closed).
• See photos and videos at our Photo Gallery
• Gem of the Month Articles (from our blog)
• Fossicking and Rockhounding information
• School Project Information on Sapphire Mining
• Ethical Mining - we look after the environment and the welfare of our staff.  Further discussion of some of these issues in the Ethical Gem Purchasing article (reprinted from our blog).
• Frequently Asked Questions - how to use this website
• About Aussie Sapphire - a little about our business
• Reddestone Creek Sapphires - discover the secret....
• Sapphire Facts - more about the history and mythology of this gem
• Black Spinel - the superior choice for a black gemstone
• Buying Rough Gems - some buying tips for facet rough
• Buying Cut Gems - how to buy cut sapphire wisely
• Pricing & Grading - what factors influence the price of a gemstone - learn more about Colour,  Clarity,  Cut & Carat, Supply & Demand
• Trade Buyers - information about trade and bulk discounts
• Frequently Asked Questions - how to use this website

• GAA Australian Gem Gallery – Australian Sapphires
• Australian Sapphire industry website
• Austgem – largest sapphire miner in NSW
• Univ. Texas Gem Notes on sapphire/ruby
• Geohavens – Blue & Fancy Sapphire

General information about jewellery, gems & gemology:

• GemologyOnline – free forum for exchange of gemological ideas
• International Colored Gemstone Association
• Bernadine Fine Art Jewelry – Gemstones & Birthstones
• Gram Faceting – gemstone information & cutting properties
• Gemological Institute of America
• Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences
• FieldGemology.com – Vincent Pardieu's website
• Ruby & Sapphire – Richard Hughes' website
• Apsara - UK based online gem dealer (excellent articles)
• World Gem Guide – largest database of loose coloured gems
• GemsDB.com - huge database of gemstones for sellers/buyers
• Beading Forum.com.au - Australia's busiest beading forums
• Ganoksin – complete gem & jewelry making information resource
• The Promised Ring - "Ethical Jewellery Australia" because beautiful jewellery shouldn't cost the earth
• Gibson's Fine Jewellery - for beautiful black opal direct from Lightning Ridge miner

Information about Glen Innes and district:

• Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre 
• Visit NSW – Glen Innes information
• Emmaville Mining Museum
• Minerama - largest annual gem show in NSW

If you would like to suggest a link, please contact us.