Starting To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well for one thing they've been sought for their beauty for many centuries. And like their more familiar cousin, natural diamonds, they can appreciate in value over time. Many in this hobby love to collect and show case each and every one of the 150 varieties available. Read long as we examine the loose gemstones hobby.
To start off right you'll need the knowledge on the wide variety of stones available. This knowledge will help you to know what you're buying so you buy the right items. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.
First, color is a major part in evaluating a gemstone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its purer spectral value the more valuable the stone becomes. Remember that the spectral colors include violent, blue, green,, orange and red. Colors that tend to be darker or palerthan a pure color are considered a lower value.
Gemstone cut is one of the most important traits in determining gemstone value. The gemstone must be cut correctly to reflect light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut will not reflect the light consistently. Tone, color saturation, and color hue will be inconsistent.
Next up is the issue of gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of a stone being considered. Larger flaws are visible to the unaided eye while others need a 10X magnification.
Next to consider are weight and size. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are valued by the unit called the carat. One carat is the equivalent of 0.2 grams You should know however that weight and size are not the same in 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.
Collecting gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety when it comes to gemstones. You can start collecting gemstones like Hematite, Tiger's-eye or Axinite for instance. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Just in the United States in Michigan you can find Agate, Chlorastrolite and Hematite.
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Poor Grade diamond: Diamonds in this category have very poor proportions and
show very little brilliance or scintillation. Expect to see "nail heads", where
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In nature, diamonds can also occur in shades of red, pink, blue, green and deep
yellow - These are called "Fancy diamonds". In the United States and around the
world colorless diamonds are graded on an alphabetical scale, introduced by the
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Collecting Prescious And Semi-Prescious Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
The term gemology refers to the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying rocks known as natural diamonds or loose gemstones. A number of people taken up this profession more as a hobby. They become interested in collecting loose diamonds or loose gemstones. You'll even find some that like to travel to various neghbourhood locations to look for rough gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If this hobby interest you then follow along as we show you the in and outs of gemstone collecting.
The first step in beginning this hobby the intelligent way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you can find everything you need to know that will help you to know exactly what you should do.
First on the list to evaluate is gemstone color. It is a fact that gemstones are the most intensely colored naturally occurring materials you can find. These materials are so related to their color that they've even had their names combined with associated colors. Everyone knows ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, aquamarine, turquoise, and jade green Gemstones are valued much higher the closer they are to the colors in the spectrum of yellow, blue, violet, green, orange and red. They are valued much less the farther they are from the pure spectral color.
Gemstone cut is very important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but gemstones in general as well. An excellent cut will showcase the gemstone's color, diminish any inclusions, and show off its symmetry and proportions. One way to determine the precision regarding the cut of the gemstone is how consistent and well, it reflects the light over its entire surface. If the gemstone is cut to shallow much of the light will refract out of the gem instead of reflecting inside. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.
The next factor to consider is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This means the purity of the stone or the lack of internal inclusions, particles or spots inside the crystal. Needless to say, stones with no flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
Gemstones are often categorized according to their size because of being more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be of the same size but have different carat weights that result in different in prices as well. This is due to the nature of gemstone difference of specific gravity or relative density and depends on the materials chemical composition and crystal structure type Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh in at 1.55 carats instead.
Although gemstones are normally used for jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are simply too big and fragile for use in jewelry. Take each loose gemstone and think of it as a piece of art, a miniature sculpture to be treasured for its unique nature and vibrant colors. And in this hobby you don't have to always lay out cash because you can find your raw materials through field trips In the United States in Virginia you can find Amethyst, Garnet, Beryl and Moonstone. And in Canada you can find rhodonite at various locations in British Columbia or amazonite (microcline) near Lac St-Jean, Quebec along with black spinel in Burgess and bathhurst Townships in Ontario. Take up gemstone collecting and you won't regret it.
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The GIA recently released a new cut grading system and it appears they have
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The cut of a gemstone is also very important. It is more common to see a bad cut
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makes the most out of the stones natural beauty.
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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.
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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
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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)
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