So You Want 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. Many people take up gemology more as a hobby. They become interested in making a collection of items like loose gemstone or natural diamonds. You'll even find some that like to travel to different areas close by or even taking a trip to other countries to look for rough gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If you have an interest in this hobby read along as we reveal the various factors in gemstone collecting.
The first step in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the intelligent way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can find everything you need to know that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer the color comes to its pure spectral color the more highly prized it is. Traditionally, these specter colors are yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange and red. Colors that tend to be paler or darker diminish the value of the stone.
The way a stone is cut is the second most important value determination to look at before a purchase is made. The precision of cut will determine how much light the gemstone stone will reflect. The cut will factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and its final value.
A third consideration is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This is talking about the purity of the stone or the absence of internal inclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal structure. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
Gemstones are often categorized according to their size aspect because of being more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may have the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different in prices as well. This is due to the nature of gemstone difference regarding specific gravity depending upon the chemical composition and crystal structure type Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A ruby that is the same size will weigh in at 1.55 carats instead.
Collecting various gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Olivine (Peridot), Quartz and its varieties or Kornerupine for instance. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Take the example of the US. In Missouri you can hunt for Pearl, Fluorite, Pyrite and Calcite.
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Alexandrite is mined around the world in Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar, Russia,
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Collecting Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Many people, young and old, say collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. Many people have a great love Of the assorted number of gemstones found around the world today. Read long as we look at a number of factors you should understand when starting to collect gemstones yourself.
At the very beginning you need to read up on each of the gemstones out there. This knowledge will help you to know what exactly you're looking for so you buy the right items. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.
First, color is a major part in giving value to a gemstone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its purer spectral value the more valuable it is. Remember that the spectral colors are yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange and red. Colors that are darker or paler than a pure spectral color tend to be less valued.
How the gemstone has been cut is the second most important value determination to look at before buying. How precise the cut is is the factor which determines how much light is reflected by the gemstone. The cut will ultimately determine the stones brilliance and its final value.
A third consideration is the gemstone's clarity. This refers to the purity of the gemstone or the absence of internal inclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
You will often find that gemstones are often listed according to their size aspect since it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may have the same size but have different carat weights that result in different in prices as well. This is due to gemstone difference of specific gravity and depends on the materials chemical composition and crystal structure type A one carat round brilliant diamond, for example with normal proportions is approximately 6.5 mm around. A ruby that is the same size will weigh in at 1.55 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can be a great hobby. And there is such a variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Agate, Ruby or Clinohumite for example. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if money is tight you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Take the example of the US. In Virginia you can find Amethyst, Garnet, Beryl and Moonstone.
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Only three colored gemstones are considered precious. These are the emerald, sapphire and ruby, which have retained their prized positions among jewels due to their extraordinary colors and extreme rarity. Precious gemstones with good color and large size are very hard to come by. Because of their rarity, it is common to use stones with inclusions and blemishes in jewelry
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