My Suggested Readings on Gems, Jewelry Making, Prospecting and Geology:

We've tried to make this website as educational as possible, with considerable amounts of information on a variety of gemstone related topics. However, there is always room to learn more, and for those seekers who are on a quest to learn all that they can, I have put together this massive listing of books. I know what you are looking for because I can really relate to and identify with your yearnings for growth and enlightenment. To help you on the way, I am providing a list of recommended readings and a place where you can purchase these books. Books are great gifts, especially when you give them to yourself! I've always been a big reader and really enjoy my books. I spent a long time assembling this list and there are over 120 titles relating to the world of Gems, Jewelry, Prospecting and Rockhounding. They are the best of the best in my opinion. Perhaps you will find a new hobby or renew a lifelong interest. We do not sell these recommended books directly, but we sell them through Amazon - they maintain a huge inventory, one far larger than we could possibly handle. We have a partnership with them where they handle and ship the books for us, and we make a little profit. Click on the links, they will take you through our recommended selections. If you would like to purchase a book, the links for the individual books will take you directly to Amazon where you can make your purchase.

I hope you find that perfect selection - the book you have really been looking for. Dig in - because there is a lot of really great reading here:

Books on Gems and Gemstones

Books on Turquoise and Indian Jewelry

Books on The Gemstones found in America

Books on Rockhounding

Books on Gem Cutting (Lapidary) and Making Jewelry

Books on Prospecting for Gold

Books on Geology and Mineralogy

Check Out My Book on Gold Geology and Prospecting - "Fists Full of Gold"