Links
These are the web sites I enjoy to browse. I have no financial gain and any responsibility by these links whatsoever...
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Links and some other information about Turkey ..... |
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This is a link to my son Ali Talat's web site. Here you will see his new woodwork and everything about his life |
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In the "Beycik" page you see his beautiful photography, this is my brother's website. |
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My cousin's beautiful hotel which is in a delightful city in the south of Turkey. In this website see the hotel's beautiful photos. http://www.exclusiveescapes.co.uk/destinations/property/mahal/detail/ These are the pictures I took when we visit my cousins. |
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EBRU; "the dream of water". You should see the work of Mr. H. Barutçugil to understand the meaning of this phrase. |
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Gemart collection, memory rings... |
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One of the very good and rare gemstone dealers in Istanbul |
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Cam ocagi is situated on a very picturesque land on the Anatolian side of Turkey. Every kind of education is given about glass by local and foreign instructors. |
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Blue chalcedony from Turkey |
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"The gem and jewellery world's foremost information resource on the Internet. Open to the public, free of charge-a substantial library of articles, publications, reports, and technical data on gem and jewellery related topics; as well as a sizable collection of art and jewellery galleries, for both the casual visitor and the professional." |
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"From the smallest precious stone engravings, to life-size [sic] bronze sculptures, the multiple talent and extremely high quality of his creations make Hans Ulrich Pauly one of today's finest artists." |
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Carved stones from a very talented artist.. |
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"Since 1931, the Gemological Institute of Americas mission has been to ensure the public trust by educating and serving the gem and jewellery industry worldwide. As a nonprofit [sic] institution, GIA provides knowledge and professionalism that will maintain the long-term stability and integrity of the industry while strengthening and securing consumer confidence." |
Gemological Institute of America www.gia.edu |
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"Founded
in 1932, the German Gemmological Association developed to an
internationally recognized institution of technical and scientific
gemmology. |
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"The world's first gem qualification Gem Testing Laboratory " Also it has gemmological education and gemmological books-instruments |
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News about diamonds, prices, etc. |
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This is the Department of Mineral Sciences page at the Smithsonian. |
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"Dedicated to bringing quality information and educational services to everyone interested in gemstones." |
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Concerning gemstones, rocks, minerals, and such. |
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You can find gemstones and lapidary tools here |
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Chalcedony from Turkey.. Tons and tons of it... |
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Below this line I put the companies which I do business with and I am extremely happy with their services. |
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If you want to feel at home in a very friendly atmosphere stay in this beautiful hotel Villa il Castello in Beycik. |
in Beycik |
| I buy gemstone beads and wire from them. Very reliable company.. | Brandywine |
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Beautiful Miyuki beads |
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Silks, paints, dyes, guttas, and everything for silk painting. The best on the web. |
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Recently I started to buy lapidary instruments from them. I find them very reliable company. |
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Concerning gemstones, rocks, minerals, and such. |
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All kinds of lapidary and jewellery manufacturing tools and supplies. |
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Faceting machines. |
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Beautiful slabs, rough stones and machines etc. |
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My favorite shop. Toni repaired my Toshiba computer in no time. It works like a breeze... |
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