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The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Many people, young and old, say collecting various loose gemstones or loose diamonds is a favorite pastime. They love the colors and the beauty of the wide array of gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. Follow along as we look at a number of factors you should understand when starting this interesting gemstone hobby.
To begin with your first priority is to visit the library and get some books. You want to learn as much as you possibly can about your new hobby. The more you know about gemstones the less likely you are to make a mistake. You'll know exactly what to look for in a quality stone.
The first item to factor in is the color of the gemstone. You want the stone that is as close as possible to the pure spectrum colors. We are talking about blue, green, yellow, orange, red and violet. The prices of very dark are very pale stones are less per carat.
The way a stone is cut is the second most important factor to look at before a purchase is made. The precision of the cut determines the amount of light the gemstone stone will reflect. The cut will determine the brilliance of the stone and its final value.
A third consideration is the clarity. This refers to the stones purity or the absence of internal inclusions, spots, or particles inside the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
Next to consider are weight and size. All gemstones [except for pearls and corals] are priced by the carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. However you should know weight and size are not the same in gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a similar sized ruby or sapphire is 1.20 carats.
Although gemstones are normally used for jewelry, they are a great hobby and pastime as well. Actually there are many interesting and attractive gems that are too fragile or too large to be used in jewelry. Look at each stone and Think of it as a mini sculpture or piece of art to be highly treasured for its unique nature and vibrant colors. And unlike some hobbies that require you to pay for your specimens you can find your raw materials through field trips In the US in New Jersey you can find Smoky Quartz, Agate, Pearl and Prehnite. And in Canada you can hunt for nephrite jade in Mount Sidney Williams, British Columbia or labradorite on Tabor Island, as well as hessonite garnet in Asbestos, Quebec. Think of collecting gemstones as a great hobby and pastime.
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