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Starting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? For many people it's because they've been sought for their beauty for many centuries. And like their more familiar cousin, natural diamonds, they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many people love to collect and show case the wide variety of gemstones available today. Read long as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.
The first thing you need to do in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the wise way is through the power of knowledge. By visiting a local library you can find books on the subject that will make you an informed buyer.
First, color is a major part in the value of the stone. The closer a color is to its purer spectral value the more valuable the stone becomes. Remember that the spectral colors are yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange and red. Gemstones colors that are paler or darker than the pure spectral color tend to be less valued.
Gemstone cut is very important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but you're gemstones as well. A precision cut gemstone showcases the pure color of the stone, diminishes its inclusions, and show off its symmetry and proportions. One excellent method to determine the precision of the cut is to look at if it is able to reflect light on a consistent level throughout the surface of the stone. But if a gem is cut too shallow, most of the light will refract out rather than reflecting inside the stone. The gem appears washed out.
The next factor to look at is the clarity of the gemstone under consideration. This means the purity of the stone or the absence of internal inclusions, spots, or particles inside the crystal. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.
Next up are size and weight. All gemstones [except for pearls and corals] are priced by the carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. You should know however that weight and size are not the same in gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a similar sized sapphire or ruby would weigh 1.20 carats.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can be a great hobby. And there is a wide range and variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You could try collecting Lapis lazuli, Tiger's-eye or Tourmaline and then try others. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Take the example of the United States. In New York you can find Beryl, Brown Tourmaline, Rose Quartz as well as Fresh Water Pearl.
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Tiffany & Co. of New York named this gemstone and introduced it to the world in
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very large tanzanite (122.7 carats) may be seen at the Natural History Museum in
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Alexandrite is mined around the world in Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar, Russia,
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The best chrysoprase is found in Australia (Queensland). Other places include:
Austria, Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Russia, and USA (California). Chrysoprase is
used for spiritual protection. Chrysoprase was said said to be a "Victory Stone.
" In the 1800's, Chrysoprase was said to help thieves become invisible.
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Collecting Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? Well to begin with they are very beautiful items. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many people love to collect and work with each and every one of the 150 varieties available. This article will discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.
At the very beginning you'll need the knowledge on the wide variety of stones available. This will help you to know what exactly you're looking for so you buy the right items. This will help you make informed decisions.
The first item to factor in is the color of the gemstone. You want the stone that is as close as possible to the pure colors of the spectrum. This means orange, red, violet, green, yellow, and blue. The prices of very dark are very pale semiprecious and precious gemstones are lower.
Gemstone cut is an important factor to consider when buying a gemstone. The stone has to be cut with precision to reflect the light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut will never be able to reflect light consistently. Color saturation, color hue and color tone will never be consistent.
The clarity in a stone is an important consideration. Clarity refers to the amount of inclusions (trace elements or large particles of other elements or minerals) that a gem has. A perfect gemstone is more valuable. To examine flaws not seen with the naked eye you need a 10X gemstone loupe (gemstone clarity magnifier) or gem microscope. Most hobbyists will employ a 10X jewelers were gemstone loup for examining coins, stamps and of course gemstones.
Gemstones are often categorized according to their size because of being more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may be the same size but have different carat weights that result in different prices as well. This factor comes from the difference regarding relative density or specific gravity depending upon the chemical composition and crystal structure type Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond with normal proportions is approximately 6.5 mm around. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh in at 1.55 carats.
Collecting gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in gemstones you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Lapis lazuli, Agate or Tourmaline and then try others. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. For example in Alaska you can find White Quartz and Jade.
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The final aspect of a gemstone that determines its value is how much you like it
. A gemstone is for your enjoyment. If you think it is beautiful and it makes
you happy or it reminds you of someone you love or something special in your
life, it is very valuable. Gemstones are very old, sometimes millions of years
old: they can be powerful energetically and emotionally so it is important to
choose the gemstones that you feel drawn to and connected to, even if it�s not
so rare or expensive. For example, many people love dark blue sapphires: they
seem deep and mysterious. People with such taste are in luck because the stones
they love are plentifully available!
Gemstones and gemstone jewelry are treasured for their beauty and durability.
There are three types of gemstones: Natural, Synthetic, and Simulant. Natural
gemstones include minerals and organic materials such as emeralds, rubies,
sapphires, amber, coral, fossil, ivory, cultured freshwater pearls and natural
saltwater pearls. Synthetic and Simulant are terms used by the USBM for
laboratory grown gemstones. Others in the gemstones industry may use different
terms to refer to laboratory grown gemstones.
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A famous blue diamond is the Blue Hope, displayed in Washington D.C. Legend has
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