So You Want To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well to begin with gemstones are extremely beautiful. And like their more familiar cousin, natural diamonds, they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many in this hobby love to collect and show case the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. Read long as we discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.
Right at the start you need to read up on each of the gemstones out there. This knowledge will help you to know what you're buying so you buy the right items. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.
The first criteria you need to evaluate is stone color. Gemstones are the most intensely colored natural materials you can find. Gemstones are so related to color that they've even become associated with particular ones. Everyone knows ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, aquamarine, turquoise, and jade green Gemstones are valued much higher they closer they are to natural spectral colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. They drop in value the more they move away from the spectral color.
The cut of your gemstone is an important aspect to consider when buying a gemstone. The gemstone must be cut with precision to reflect the light properly. A stone that has a poor cut can't reflect the light consistently over its surface. Color tone, saturation, and hue will always appear inconsistent
The clarity in a stone is the next item to consider. Clarity refers 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 more valuable. To determine the flaws not seen with the unaided eye requires a gemstone loupe or gemstone microscope. Many hobbyists will employ a 10X jewelers were gemstone loup for viewing their coins, beads, stamps or in our case gemstones.
Next comes weight and size. All gemstones [except for pearls and corals] are priced by the carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. Be aware however, that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. 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 weighs 1.20 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there are so many different types in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You could try collecting Chrysoprase, Citrine or Andalusite for instance. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can go hunting for raw gemstones. For example in Texas You can find Beryl, Pearl and Tourmaline.
Buy round Citrine loose gemstones along with champagne loose diamonds as well as natural fancy diamonds today in our store!
Gemstones For Sale
Hints On loose diamonds for sale
Alexandrite is an exquisite color-changing gemstone. As most alexandrites are
man made in a lab, it can be challenging to locate natural alexandrite.
Alexandrite bracelets and rings are wonderful. When Alexandrite is used in these
type of jewelry, the wearer can enjoy seeing the delightful color change in
incadescent light.
Buy cabochon Agate loose gemstones today!
Tips on buying gemstone beads:
Look for the best quality gemstone (if buying real gemstones)
Verify that the cracks in a gemstone bead are not darker than the bead itself (
if so, the bead is dyed)
If the beads are being sold in a 16" strand -- I make sure it is 16" -- not 14"
or 15" if possible.
Make sure beads are not cracked or chipped by the holes as this tears the thread
Evenly shaped beads (as appropriate)
Good color (so can create harmonious necklaces and matching earrings)
Good sized holes (so can use a stronger thread)
Buy uncut loose gemstones today!
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