How To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is a term referring to the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating gemstones from loose gemstones to natural diamonds. A number of people taken up gemology as a hobby. They become interested in making a collection of loose gemstones or loose diamonds. A number of these hobbyists start to travel to different areas close by or even taking a trip to other countries to look for raw gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If you have an interest in this hobby then follow along as we reveal the various factors in gemstone collecting.
Right at the beginning, what you need is to get yourself some books on gemstones. You want to understand everything there is to know about your new hobby. The more you know about each kind of gemstone the less likely you are to make a mistake. You'll know exactly what to look for in a quality stone.
Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its pure spectral color the more valuable it is. Traditional spectral colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Colors that tend to be darker or paler than a pure spectral color are considered a lower value.
The cut of the stone is the second most important value determination to consider before a purchase. How precise the cut is is the factor that determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and its final value.
Next to look at is the aspect of gemstone clarity. Clarity is the term that refers to internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of a stone. Larger flaws are visible to the naked eye while others require close examination using a 10X magnification.
Next to consider are weight and size. Other than the corals and pearls gemstones are priced by the carat. One carat is the equivalent of 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.
Getting involved in collecting gemstones can become an enjoyable pastime and rewarding in the long run. It doesn't have to be very expensive and yet you can end up with some very beautiful stones. Many people love to take vacations to go hunting gemstones. Take the example of the United States. In Alabama you can find Beryl, blue and yellow; Smoky Quartz and Hematite. And if you like to travel farther you can find opal in Opalton, Yowah, Queensland, Austalia, topaz in Killiecrankie, Tasmania or hunt the quartz regions in Beechworth and Mooralla in Victoria Australia.
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Even within the same type of gem, not all gemstones are equal. There is a huge variance that can result in one stone being graded gem quality and its similar 'cousin' being labeled industrial quality.
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We recommend removing your gemstone jewelry before any vigorous physical activity to prevent loss or damage to the gemstone. Most gemstones can be cleaned using a soft brush and a mild solution of lukewarm, soapy water. Avoid the use of chemical dips and only allow a professional jeweler to clean your gemstone back to top jewelry.
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Starting To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? Well for one thing they are very beautiful items. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many hobbyists love to collect and show case the wide variety of gemstones available today. Read long as we examine the loose gemstones hobby.
The first thing you need to do is to get yourself some reading material. You want to learn as much as possible about the subject of gemstones. The more you know about each kind of gemstone the less likely you are to make a mistake. You'll know exactly what to buy.
The first item to factor in should be the color of the stone. You want the gemstone to be as close in color as possible to the pure colors of the spectrum. This means orange, red, violet, green, yellow, and blue. The prices for very pale or very dark precious and semi precious stones are lower.
The cut of the stone is extremely important and is used not only to appraise diamonds but you're gemstones as well. A precision cut gemstone highlights the natural color of the gemstone, lessen any inclusions and show off its symmetry and proportions. One way to determine the precision in the cut of the stone is to consider how consistently it reflects the light throughout the surface of the stone. If the stone is cut on the shallow side most of this light were refracted away rather than reflecting internally. Gem color appears washed out.
Our next consideration is the clarity of the gemstone. The aspect of clarity refers to the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone under consideration. Larger flaws can easily be seen with the naked eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.
Next up are weight and size. Other than the corals and pearls gemstones are valued by the unit called the carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. Be aware however, that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. Density or specific gravity can vary in gemstones. 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.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there is such a variety in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Jasper, Quartz and its varieties or Iolite for instance. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Just in the United States in Texas You can find Beryl, Pearl and Tourmaline.
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