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Starting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well for one thing they are very beautiful items. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds they can appreciate in value over time. Many hobbyists love to collect and work with the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. This article will look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.
To begin with your first priority is to get some books from the library or bookstore. You want to learn as much as you possibly can about your new hobby. The more you understand about each kind of gemstone the less likely you are to make a mistake. You need to be as informed as possible.
The first item to take into account is gemstone color. You want the stone that is as close as possible to the pure spectrum colors. We are talking about violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. The prices of very dark are very pale stones are lower than the vibrant colors.
Cut is one of the all-important 4Cs and is used not only to appraise diamonds but gemstones as well. An excellent cut will highlight the pure color of the stone, lessen any inclusions and show off its symmetry and proportions. One excellent method to determine the precision of the cut of the stone is to consider how evenly it reflects light over its entire surface. If the stone is cut on the shallow side much of the light will refract out of the gem instead of reflecting inside the gemstone. The gem appears washed out.
Gemstone clarity is the next item to consider. When we talk of clarity it relates to the absence of flaws or blemishes inside the stone. A gemstones that is normally found to be clean is obviously worth more. To determine the flaws not seen with the unaided eye you need a 10X gemstone loupe (gemstone clarity magnifier) or gem microscope. Serious hobbyists will employ an inexpensive 10X gemstone or jewelers loup for viewing stamps, coins, beads as well as gems.
Next thing to look at is the duo of weight and size. Due to their nature gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. 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.
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 Kunzite, Opal (Girasol) or Zeolite (Thomsonite) and then try others. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. For example in Alabama you can find Beryl, blue and yellow; Smoky Quartz and Hematite.
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Zircon is somewhat soft so avoid scratches and sharp blows. Avoid hot water and
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Many natural gemstones such as the ruby, sapphire, and emerald are becoming so rare and expensive to mine that laboratory-grown gemstones are used often in jewelry designs. The first lab-grown gemstone was produced in 1902 in Paris, France by a chemist named Louis Verneuil. A gemstone that is grown in a laboratory is not imitation or artificial, and is carefully crystallized over time. It has essentially the same optical, physical and chemical properties as a natural gemstone. Only a trained gemologist can tell them apart. Natural gemstones such as rubies and emeralds can be 10 to 50 times more expensive than the cost of a lab-grown gemstone in a similar quality. And laboratory-grown emeralds and rubies are often superior to natural stones in both clarity and color.
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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. This article will discuss a number of 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'll find numerous books on gemstones that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
The first item to consider is gemstone color. You want the stone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectrum colors. The spectral colors are blue, green, yellow, orange, red and violet. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious stones are lower.
Cut is one of the all-important 4Cs and factors highly into the appraisal of not only diamonds but gemstones in general as well. A precision cut gemstone highlights 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 this light were refracted away instead of reflecting internally. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.
The clarity in a stone is an important consideration. Gemstone clarity relates to a stones relative freedom from inclusions or blemishes. The gemstone without flaws is obviously valued highly. To see flaws beyond with the eye can see requires a 10X gemstone clarity magnifier or gem microscope. Most hobbyists will get an inexpensive 10X gemstone or jewelers loup for examining coins, stamps and of course gemstones.
Next on the agenda is the duo of size and weight. Due to their nature gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Size and weight are not necessarily equal from stone to stone. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and a sapphire of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gemstone would be about 1.23 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety when it comes to gemstones. You could try collecting Diamond, Sugilite Bixbite (Red beryl) and then try others. The choice and beauty and variety is almost 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 Georgia you can find Ruby, Beryl, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet and Quartz.
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Chrysoprase is often referred to as Australian Jade due to its wonderful green
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Very Good Grade diamonds: This grade also has high brilliance and scintillation,
but expect them to be a bit darker in the center or around the edges. In some
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Starting To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? For many people it's because they are very beautiful items. And just like natural diamonds they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many in this hobby love to collect and work with the wide variety of gemstones available today. Follow along as we discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.
Right at the beginning, what you need is to visit the library and get some books. You want to understand everything there is to know about the subject of gemstones. The more you know about gemstones the wiser will be your purchases. You'll know exactly what to look for in a quality stone.
The first criteria you need to evaluate is stone color. Without a doubt, gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. Gems have become so synonomous with color, they've even had their names combined with associated colors. You've no doubt heard about emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue, jade green, turquoise or aquamarine. Gemstones are valued much higher the closer they are to the colors in the spectrum of violet, blue, green,, orange and red. They drop in value the farther they deviate from the pure natural color.
The cut of the stone is extremely important and is used not only to appraise diamonds along with gemstones. A precision cut gemstone highlights the natural color of the gemstone, diminishes its inclusions, and show off its symmetry and proportions. One way of determining the excellence in the cut is to look at how well and consistent it reflects light throughout the surface of the stone. If the gemstone is cut to shallow much of the light will refract out of the gem rather than reflecting inside the stone. Gemstone color will be washed out.
A third consideration is the clarity of the gemstone. This is talking about the stones purity with no internal conclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal structure. Without a doubt, zero flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
Next to consider are size and weight. Other than the corals and pearls gemstones are priced by the carat. One carat is the equivalent of 0.2 grams However you should know size and weight and gemstones are not the same. Density or specific gravity can vary in gemstones. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a similar sized ruby or sapphire is 1.20 carats.
Taking up the hobby of gemstones can be very enjoyable and could be rewarding as well over time. 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 looking for gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Maryland you can search for Beryl and Clam Pearl. And if you like to travel farther you can find opal in Coober Pedy, Andamooka or Mintabie in South Australia, topaz in Beechworth, Victoria or check out the Moonstone regions in Moonstone Hill, Queensland, Australia.
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The sapphire comes in all shades of blue. The most sought after shade is
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Sometimes, Fancy Jasper is called bloodstone. However these are very different
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Starting To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well for one thing they are very beautiful items. And just like natural diamonds they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many hobbyists love to find, collect and finish the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. Follow along as we discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.
Right at the beginning, what you need is to get yourself some reading material. You want to understand as much as possible about the subject of gemstones. The more you know about the hobby of gemstones the less likely you are to make a mistake. You'll know exactly what to buy.
The first item to factor in is gemstone color. You want the gemstone to be as close as possible to the pure colors of the spectrum. This means blue, green, yellow, orange, red and violet. The prices for very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious gemstones are lower.
The cut of the stone is extremely important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but you're gemstones as well. A good cut showcases the natural color of the gemstone, lessen any inclusions and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One way to determine the precision regarding the cut of the gemstone is if it is able to reflect light on a consistent level over the stones complete surface. If the gemstone is cut to shallow most of the light will refract out instead of reflecting internally. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.
Gemstone clarity is an important consideration. Gemstone clarity relates to a stones relative freedom from inclusions or blemishes. A gemstones that is normally found to be clean is obviously worth more. To see flaws beyond with the eye can see requires a 10X gemstone clarity magnifier or gem microscope. Serious hobbyists will use an inexpensive 10X gemstone or jewelers loup for examining coins, stamps and of course gemstones.
Next comes weight and size. Save for pearls and corals, all gemstones are valued by the unit called the carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. Be aware however, that size and weight and gemstones are not the same. Density or specific gravity can very. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a Sapphire or ruby of the same size would weigh 1.20 carats.
Collecting gemstones can be a great hobby. And there is such a variety when it comes to gemstones. You can start collecting gemstones like Garnet, Sugilite Cassiterite for example. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Take the example of the United States. In Arizona you can find Agatized wood (Petrified wood), Azur-Malachite, Turquoise, Garnet, Peridot, Jasper and Moissanite
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Emerald is said to effectively reduce skin reddening in an instant. According to
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The healing powers of gems remain a controversial issue, but are mentioned for
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