KATHYRYN C. HOENEN-ENEVOLD
MARCH 21, 2002
ANNOTATED WEBLIOGRAPHY
TEC 3012: WEB SEARCHING, BOB JOST
ANNOTATED WEBLIOGRAPHY FOR TANZANITE
http://www.cwjewelers.com/stonetanz.htmThis site offers tanzanite gemstone education and tanzanite gem information. I need to refer to this page before buying.
http://www.minerals.net/home/homelnks/about.htmThis is a free, interactive and educational guide to gemstones. I can use this for tanzanite as well as other gemstones.
http://www.professionaljeweler.com/archives/articles/2000/jan00/0100gn3.htmlThis is an article on the meaning of a Gem. I will be able to update my knowledge about tanzanite and other gemstones.
http://www.e-sterlingsilverjewelry.com/index.htmThis is the place to visit to view the latest jewelry settings in both gold and sterling silver. I will keep this site in my favorites.
http://www.altavista.com/sites/search/web?pg=q&stype=stext&Translate=on&sc=off&q=mining+of+tanzanite&si=789b9c2e19063b6d&kl=XXThis search result includes articles and links about mining in Tanzania, Africa. I will continue to follow the news from this area.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200201300127.htmlThis is the more recent article about the mining activity in Africa.
http://www.tanzania.go.tz/mining.htmlThis site provides more information about Tanzania. If the chance for a trip to Africa in the future materializes, I would have some background information on certain areas.
http://www.swissgemshop.ch/en-us/dept_14.html
Tanzanite was discovered in the 1960’. This site offer background information about the gemstone and I will be referring to this site often.
http://www.gemhut.com/zoisite.htmThis site offers background information as it relates to Zoisite and Tanzanite. I will use this site to learn more about the gemstone.
http://www.gemcolor.com/Gemcolor is an international supplier of the world’s finest gemstones. It is a good resource for the retail market.
http://www.gemstone.org/gem-by-gem/english/lapis.htmlThis gemstone, Lapis Lazui, often gets confused with Tanzanite. This site clarifies the difference. I will refer to this article when needed.
http://www.mondera.comThis link gives the history of Tanzanite and the demand it is making as jewelry. No recent gemstone discovery has had more of an impact on the world gemstone market than Tanzanite. I will share this site with other people interesting in Tanzanite.
http://www.geology.wisc.edu/~jill/Lect13.htmlThis site provides the geological facts about Tanzanite and other minerals. This information would be helpful in a power point.
http://www.theimage.com/gemstone/tanzanite/tanzanite.htmlThis provides great pictures, facts and descriptions about the gemstone. The pictures would be a great accent to a power point.
http://www.alrashidmall.com/jic/tanzanite.htmNo recent gemstone discovery has had more of an impact on the world gemstone market than tanzaite. This site describes the gemstone and what is needed to know when making a purchase.
http://www.mmgems.com/tanzanite.htmA brief history, description and beautiful pictures of the mineral zoistite. The picture on this site could be a nice picture on notecards.
http://www.24carat.co.uk/tanzanite.htmlThis site shows what a beautiful stone tanzanite truly is. I could add this picture to notecards as well.
http://www.tanzanite.com/history.aspThis link gives a comprehensive overview about the history of the gem. I will keep this as a resource for others that have expressed an interest in this gemstone.
http://www.morioncompany.com/reviews.htmThis site gives great reviews about Tanzanite.
http://www.africagems.com/articles/uparticle.htmlThis site includes information about the mining operations, gems to purchase, facts about the gemstone and more. I will continue to follow this site and updated information.
http://www.ross-simons.com/search/search_j.htmlThis is one of the more reputable jewelry sources. I will continue to shop on-line at this store.
This link gives a sample and pictures of desirable Tanzanites. I will explore the possibilities of future purchases.
http://www.livegemauction.com/A diamond, gemstone or jewelry search results in many sites for purchases. Even if the possibility of purchasing is not possible, looking is great.
http://www.tanzanitegems.com/This link gives pictures and information on the available loose tanzanite "pieces" for sale. I will continue to check for possible purchases.
http://www.alltheweb.com/search?q=tanzanite+jewelry&c=web&f=+%2Bsiteid.siteid%3A3378006&l=any&tip=0&cn=cs3This link provides additional links to a wide variety of tanzanite jewelry. I have it bookmarked for future use.
http://search.dmoz.org/cgi-bin/search?search=%22tanzanite%22+and+%22jewelry%22&cat=&t=b&fo=0&all=noThis search provides a open directory of businesses involved in the jewelry business. Several dealers are listed and I can access the site when needed.
http://www.wjnet.com/default.aspThis is a valuable site to make a possible purchase. I will be able to actually see a collection of the latest tanzanite designs at their store which is located in the Carribean.
http://www.yourgemologist.com/index.htmlThis is a link to the most complete free access gemological reference site on the World Wide Web. I will consult this site in the future.
http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/Tanzanite-Gemstone-1.htmThis is a beautiful picture of a perfect tanzanite "cut". This will be my wallpaper for while and a reminder of the beauty in a gemstone.
http://www.gemsource.com/What does a gemologist need to know, visit this site to learn more.
http://www.pgrgem.com/This is a comprehensive site providing information in all concerned areas about Tanzanite and other fine gemstone. I will consult this site in the future for purchasing jewelry.
http://www.sell-jewelry.com/This site provides information on appraising gems and consults on gemstone purchasing.
http://qualitygemcutting.com/topic08.htm
This site provides information to those who prefer the synthetic stones. This site also provides a link, The Faceters Web Ring: www.ringsurf.com .
http://www.canadianrockhound.com/spring97/cr9701202_lapidary.htmlThis last site is one of the more important sites, it describes how gemstones are prepared. I can this site with anyone interested in gemstone knowledge.