So You Want To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? For many people it's because gemstones are extremely beautiful. And just like natural diamonds they can appreciate in value over time. Many hobbyists love to find, collect and finish the wide variety of gemstones available today. Read long as we discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.
At the very beginning you need to read up on the various gemstones available. This knowledge will help you to know the properties of each stone and prevent you from making mistakes. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.
First on your list to look at will be gemstone color. You'll want the gemstone that is as close as possible to the pure spectral colors. We are talking about orange, red, violet, green, yellow, and blue. In general terms, the prices of very dark are very pale precious and semi precious gemstones are lower than the vibrant colors.
The cut of the stone is extremely important and is used not only to appraise diamonds along with gemstones. An excellent cut will showcase the gemstone's color, diminishes its inclusions, and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One way to determine the precision regarding the cut of the gemstone is how consistent and well, it reflects the light throughout its surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, much of the light will refract out of the gem instead of reflecting inside the gemstone. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.
The clarity in a stone is an important consideration. When we talk of clarity it relates to the amount of inclusions (trace elements or large particles of other elements or minerals) that a gem has. Generally speaking, a clearer stone is obviously valued highly. To see flaws beyond with the eye can see you need a 10X gemstone loupe (gemstone clarity magnifier) or gem microscope. Many hobbyists will employ a 10X jewelers were gemstone loup for viewing stamps, coins, beads as well as gems.
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. You should know however that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. Density or specific gravity can very. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a similar sized sapphire or ruby weighs out at 1.20 carats.
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 collect gemstones like Obsidian, Quartz and its varieties or Zeolite (Thomsonite) and then try others. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if money is tight you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. For example in Arkansas you can find Clear & Smoky Quartz, Diamond and Agate.
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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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