How To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Many people, young and old, say collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like loose diamonds or loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. Many people have a great love of the various gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. Follow along as we examine the things you need to know when starting this gemstone hobby.
The first step in becoming a gemstone collector the intelligent way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you can locate all you need to know about the subject that will prevent you from making mistakes at the start.
Color is a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer a color is to its pure spectral color the more valuable the stone becomes. Traditional spectral colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Colors that tend to be darker or paler than a pure spectral color tend to be less valued.
The cut of your gemstone is one of the most important traits in evaluating gemstones. The gemstone must be cut with precision to reflect the light properly. A stone that has a poor cut will not reflect light consistently over its entire surface. Color saturation, hue and tone will never look consistent.
The next factor to consider is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This refers to the purity of the gemstone or the lack of internal inclusions, internal particles or spots within the crystal structure. Without a doubt, zero flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.
Next to consider are weight and size. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are priced by the carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. Be aware however, that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a Sapphire or ruby of the same size would weigh 1.20 carats.
Getting involved in collecting gemstones can be very enjoyable and also rewarding in the long run. You don't need to spend a lot of money and yet you can build a very exquisite collection. Many people love to set aside vacation or weekend time to go hunting gemstones. For example in Oregon you'll find Agate, Obsidian, Hydrolite and Sunstone. Or you can take the time to travel and find opal at Lightning Ridge in NSW, Austalia, topaz in Torrington, New South Wales, Australia or check out raw material in the peridot fields in Chudleigh Park, Queensland, Australia.
Buy oval Peridot loose gemstones or a loose diamond sale and also natural diamonds today in our store!
Gemstones For Sale
Hints On natural red diamonds
This form of Cryptocrystaline Quartz contains inclusions of small crystals that
reflect light and give a range of colors - depending on the nature of the
inclusion. Hence aventurine may be green, greenish-brown, blueish-white, bluish
green and orange. Aventurine has a hardness rating of 7.
Buy blue Emerald loose gemstones today!
The 182-carat Star of Bombay sapphire is from Sri Lanka. It was given to silent
film star Mary Pickford by her husband, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., and she
bequeathed it to the Smithsonian Institute in 1981.
Buy natural blue diamonds today!
All The Latest News From The natural red diamonds World
Submit an event - Toronto Star
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:41:00 GMT
162 Cumberland St. : Ministry of the Interior's pop-up exhibition space features "Josephine & the Fantasy Collection" by Spanish designer and artist Jaime Hayon, today to Dec. 14 ...
AFRICOM China and Congo resource wars - Online Journal
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:21:00 GMT
Just weeks after President George W. Bush signed the order creating a new US military command dedicated to Africa, AFRICOM, events on the mineral-rich continent have erupted which ...
loose diamond wholesale
Our Featured Gemstone Article
How To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
The term gemology refers to the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying gemstones from loose gemstones to natural diamonds. A number of people taken up this profession more as a hobby. They collect and evaluate loose gemstones or loose diamonds. A number of these hobbyists start to travel to various areas nearby to look for rough gemstones. Some of them will even tumble or finish off the gemstones themselves. If this hobby interest you then follow along as we show you the in and outs of gemstone collecting.
First off you'll need the knowledge on each of the gemstones out there. This knowledge will help you to know the properties of each stone and prevent you from making mistakes. This will help you make informed decisions.
The chief thing you need to take into account is the color of the gemstone. You want the gemstone that is as close as possible to the pure colors of the spectrum. We are talking about orange, red, violet, green, yellow, and blue. The prices for very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious gemstones are lower in value.
The cut of the gemstone is one of the most important traits in determining gemstone value. The cut has to be done correctly to reflect light properly. A stone that has a poor cut can't reflect the light consistently over its surface. The color hue, color tone and saturation will never be consistent.
Another factor to look at is the clarity of the gemstone under consideration. This means the gemstones purity or the lack of internal inclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal structure. Without a doubt, zero flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
Next comes weight and size. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are priced by the unit, carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. However you should know weight and size are not the same in gemstones. Density or specific gravity can vary in gemstones. Take a diamond that is 1.00 carats in weight and you will find that a similar sized ruby or sapphire weighs 1.20 carats.
Collecting gemstones can be a great hobby. And there is such a variety when it comes to gemstones. You can start collecting gemstones like Garnet, Tanzanite and other varieties of zoisite or Zircon for instance. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if money is tight you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Just in the United States in Idaho you'll find Garnet, Opal, Agate, Obsidian and Sapphire.
Buy fire Agates loose gemstones along with the cheapest loose diamonds and natural red diamond today in our store!
Gemstones For Sale
More Info On enhanced natural diamond
The Peruvian opal is said to aid sleeping and calming down the mind. It is a
blue opal that is quite rare and can only be found in the Andes Mountains in
Peru. It has a Caribbean color to it, and is considered the national gemstone of
Peru. Charlatans have taken to pushing dyed blue opals onto the market. Experts
say that if the blue color of the stone appears to be uneven then it is probably
a dyed stone and not a valid opal.
Buy loose Lapis gemstones today!
Citrine is one of November's birthstones and is a beautiful yellow stone. It is
a popular less expensive alternative to the much more expensive yellow sapphire
or yellow diamond. To create wondeful multi-colored jwelry, it is often combined
with other stones such as: peridot, amethyst, and garnet.
Buy loose Emerald gemstones today!
All The Latest News From The enhanced natural diamond World
Baby Square Necklace w/White Pearl Accent/gg (n-bsr2-wp-gg)
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:28:44 -0800
Brushed vermeil square, measuring approximately 1/2'', with white pearl accent. 16'' 14kt gold-fill chain and toggle clasp. Please select stone color: garnet, pink tourmaline, citrine, peridot, hessionite, white pearl, black onyx, white quartz, black pearl, carnelian, blue topaz, mystic topaz, apatite, green apatite, dark apatite, london blue etc.
Matte Black Onyx and Vermeil Baby Disc Earrings (e-bd1s-mb-g)
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:28:44 -0800
Matte black onyx pebble paired with brushed 23kt gold vermeil baby disc. Earrings hang 1/2" from base of 14kt gold fill earwire.
Seven Cube Sterling and Vermeil Necklace (n-bst7-mc-m)
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:28:44 -0800
Six brushed silver cubes with one 23kt gold vermeil accent cube. Necklace is 16" long with a sterling toggle clasp. All sterling silver chain and findings.
natural colored diamond | natural red diamond
Labels: ebay loose diamonds | inexpensive loose diamonds | loose diamond lot
Latest Gemstone Article
How To Start Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? For many people it's because they are very beautiful items. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many hobbyists love to collect and show case each and every one of the 150 varieties available. Read long as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.
The very first step in beginning this hobby the wise way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can find books on the subject that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
Of paramount importance Is gemstone color. Top grade gemstones have pure colors there as close as possible in pureness to the spectral colors of orange, green, yellow, Violet or blue. Gemstone colors that are muted or on the dark side can lower the value.
How a stone has been cut is the second most important factor to consider before buying. The precision of the cut determines the amount of light the stone will reflect. The cut will determine the brilliance of the stone and how much someone will pay for it.
The next factor to consider is the gemstone's clarity. This refers to the stones purity or the lack of internal inclusions, particles or spots within the crystal structure. Needless to say, stones with no flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.
Next up are weight and size. Other than the corals and pearls gemstones are priced by the carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. Be aware however, that weight and size are not the same in gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. Take a diamond that is 1.00 carats in weight and you will find that a similar sized sapphire or ruby would weigh 1.20 carats.
Though you may find gemstones used a lot in jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are too fragile or too large to be used in jewelry. Look at each stone and consider it as a piece of art and value it for its unusual nature and for the craftsmanship of the artisan who shaped it. And in this hobby you don't have to always lay out cash because you can find your raw materials through field trips In the US in Maine you can find Tourmaline, Beryl, Rose Quartz, Pearl, Topaz, Amazonite, Clear & Smoky Quartz and Aquamarine. And in Canada you can find nephrite jade in Cry Lake, British Columbia or amazonite (microcline) near Lac St-Jean, Quebec as well as black spinel in Burgess and bathhurst Townships in Ontario. Take up gemstone collecting and you won't regret it.
Buy spessartine garnet loose gemstones as well as natural loose diamonds as well as pear natural diamonds today in our store!
Gemstones For Sale
More Info On natural yellow diamonds
Topaz can be found in streams, rivers and in gravel deposits. It is found mainly
in gem pegmatites where the presence of fluorine can be found. Flourine provides
a rich environment for the stones to grow into very large crystals. In fact,
without the presence of Flourine topaz would not exist. Topaz crystallizes
orthorhombically and develops columns with square and diamond shapes planes with
multisurfaced heads. Topaz can also be found in cracks and cavities where a
combination of Flourine and silica and alumina which was released by very hot
temperatures caused the gems to form. Chromium Oxide is what provides its
beautiful color.
Buy oval Peridot loose gemstones today!
The best quality amber comes from the Baltic region (the coasts of Poland and
the USSR). Some of this amber has been washed to the shores of Norway, Denmark
and England.Amber is thought to help one be joyful and happy. It lightens the
burdens of life.
Buy round Alexandrite loose gemstones today!
The Latest natural yellow diamonds News
Joseph Schubach Jewelers Introduces the Bridal Ring Builder Program - MarketWatch
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:31:46 GMT
Joseph Schubach Jewelers Introduces the Bridal Ring Builder Program MarketWatch - "Our new Bridal Ring Builder program is a great way for our customers to find the perfect natural diamond and to custom design their own engagement ring. ... |
Riveted Square Initial Necklace-D/mg (n-ri1q-d-mg)
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:28:44 -0800
Brushed vermeil square, measuring approximately 3/4'' , with a riveted hand-formed sterling silver initial. 16'' 14kt gold-fill chain with lobster claw closure and 1 1/2'' extender. Initial necklaces available in disc, tear, square and rectangle. Please specify desired letter. Initials are handmade. Please expect variation in size and shape.
loose emerald gemstones | loose natural gemstones | precious loose gemstones
