So You Want To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Many people, young and old, say collecting various loose gemstones or loose diamonds is a favorite pastime. Many people have a great love of the various gemstones found worldwide today. This article will look at a number of factors you should understand when starting to collect gemstones yourself.
At the very beginning you need to read up on the wide variety of stones available. This will help you to know what exactly you're looking for and prevent you from making mistakes. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.
Number one to look at Is gemstone color. Top grade gemstones exhibit colors similar to the exact spectral color of yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange or red. Muted gemstone colors or are too dark are diminished in value.
The cut of a gemstonestone is the second most important value determination to look at before buying. The preciseness of the cut determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately determine the brilliance of the stone and how much it will be valued.
Next to look at is the issue of gemstone clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone. Larger flaws can be seen with the naked eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.
Next on the agenda is the duo of weight and size. Because gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and a ruby of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An Emerald of equal size would be approximately 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite stone would be about 1.23 carats.
Although gems are frequently used in jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. Actually there are many interesting and attractive gemstones who that are too fragile or too large to be used in jewelry. Here's a suggestion -- don't think of a gem as a component of jewelry; Think of it as a mini sculpture or piece of art to be highly treasured for its beautiful colors and the finish you apply to it. And unlike many hobbies where you have to buy everthing you can use vacation time to actually hunt for raw gemstones in stead of buying. In the US in Georgia you can find Ruby, Beryl, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet and Quartz. And if you travel to Canada you will find rhodonite at various locations in British Columbia or amethyst near Thunder Bay, Ontario and even hessonite garnet in Asbestos, Quebec. Take up gemstone collecting and you won't regret it.
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Proportion refers to the angles and relative measurements of a polished diamond.
More than any other feature, proportions determine a diamond's optical
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