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How To Start Gemstone Collecting
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. They simply love the beauty and the colors Of the assorted number of gemstones found worldwide today. Follow along as we examine the things you need to know in starting in this hobby.
The first thing you need to do in beginning this hobby the proper way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can find a number of books to broaden your knowledge and that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
The first item to consider should be gemstone color. You'll want the gemstone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectrum colors. The spectral colors are orange, red, violet, green, yellow, and blue. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious stones are less per carat.
Cut is one of the all-important 4Cs and factors highly into the appraisal of not only diamonds but you're gemstones as well. A precision cut gemstone showcases the natural color of the gemstone, diminishes its inclusions, and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One way of determining the excellence in the cut of the stone is to consider how consistently it reflects the light over the stones complete surface. If the stone is cut on the shallow side most of the light will refract out instead of reflecting inside. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.
Next up is the issue of gemstone clarity. Clarity is the term that refers to internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of the gemstone. Larger flaws can easily be seen with the naked eye while others need a 10X magnification.
Another consideration is the duo of size and weight. Due to the fact gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Weight and size are not equal for each and every stone. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats an equal sized Sapphire would weigh more than 1.20 carats. An Emerald of equal size would be approximately 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gemstone would be about 1.23 carats.
Though you may find gemstones used a lot in jewelry, they are a great hobby and pastime as well. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gems that are just too big or fragile to be used for jewelry. Take each gemstone and think of it as a piece of art, a miniature sculpture to be treasured 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 actually go hunting for raw gemstones in the field. In the United States in Oregon you'll find Agate, Obsidian, Hydrolite and Sunstone. And if you travel to Canada you will find nephrite jade in Cry Lake, British Columbia or amazonite (microcline) near Eganville, Onttario along with hessonite garnet in Asbestos, Quebec. Think of gemstone collecting for the great hobby it is.
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Amethyst is also considered sacred in Buddhism. Purple is a color long associated with royalty so it is no surprise that kings and queens have long loved Amethyst. Its use can be traced back to the Minoan period in Greece (2500 B.C.), and at one time the scarcity of this gem made it almost as valuable as diamonds.
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