There are many beading sites, it would take pages to list all of the ones which are really my favorites . Below I have tried to list some which will lead to many others.

Bead and Button Magazine
Emily Hackbarth's Mining Co. Site
Aunt Molly'y Beadwork site
CindyCrafts also the owner of Beadtalk mailing list
Free Beadwork Patterns from AB Art Glass
Develop your Bead Eye from Bishop's Gambit
Project Instructions from The Beadworker
Recommended Books-check out these at Amazon.com
The Book of Beads : A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Beads and Jewelry Making by Janet Coles, Robert Budwig

Beads : An Exploration of Bead Traditions Around the World by Janet Coles, Robert Budwig, Jonathan Lovekin (Photographer)

Gemstones

Learn about different gems and their influences
Agates from the U. of Nebraska-Lincoln
Recommended Books at Amazon.com
Healing with Gemstones and Crystals by Diane Stern

Metaphysical and New Age

Gemstone Lore - see above
Recommended Books at Amazon.com
General

Angelfire - Easiest Free Home Pages
WhoWhere? - The Best Communications Guide on the Web
eBay Auction
Recommended Books at Amazon.com

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