Collecting Prescious And Semi-Prescious Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? For many people it's because they are very beautiful items. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds they can appreciate in value over time. Many in this hobby love to find, collect and finish each and every one of the 150 varieties available. Follow along as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.
To begin with you need to read up on the various gemstones available. You'll find it very helpful to know what you're buying and prevent you from making mistakes. This will help you make informed decisions.
Color is a very important part in evaluating a gemstone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its purer spectral value the more highly prized it is. Traditional spectral colors include violent, blue, green,, orange and red. Gemstones colors that are darker or palerthan a pure color are considered a lower value.
How the gemstone is cut is the second most important factor to look at. The preciseness of the cut is the factor which determines how much light the gemstone stone will reflect. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.
Next up is the clarity of the gemstone. Clarity is the term that refers to internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of the gemstone under consideration. Larger flaws are visible to the unaided eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.
You will note that gemstones are categorized according to their size because of being more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different pricing structures. This factor comes from the difference in specific gravity or relative density depending upon the materials chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. A one carat round brilliant diamond, for example with normal proportions is approximately 6.5 mm around. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh in at 1.55 carats instead.
Collecting gemstones as a hobby can give you an enjoyable pastime and could be rewarding as well over time. You can start small and don't have to spend a lot of money and yet you can buy some very beautiful items. Many people loved to spend weekends to go hunting for raw gemstones. Just in the United States in Pennsylvania you can find Amethyst, Almandite Garnet and Pyrope Garnet, Beryl, Sunstone and Moonstone. Or you can take the time to travel and find opal in Coober Pedy, Andamooka or Mintabie in South Australia, topaz in Mt Surprise or O'Briens Creek in Queensland, Australia or check out the Moonstone regions in Moonstone Hill, Queensland, Australia.
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Amethyst is lilac, purple, or mauve. Top quality amethyst is transparent.
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The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Many people today say collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. They simply love the beauty and the colors of the various gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. This article will look at a number of factors you should understand when starting to collect gemstones yourself.
The first step in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the wise way is through the power of knowledge. By taking a look in your local bookstore you'll find numerous books on gemstones that will make you an informed buyer.
The first item to take into account should be the color of the gemstone. You want the stone to be as close in color as possible to the pure colors of the spectrum. This means violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. In general terms, the prices of very dark are very pale semiprecious and precious stones are lower than the vibrant colors.
Gemstone cut is very important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but along with your gemstones. An excellent cut will highlight the pure color of the stone, diminish any inclusions, and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One excellent method to determine the precision in its cut is to check how consistent and well, it reflects the light over the stones complete surface. If the gemstone is cut to shallow most of this light were refracted away instead of reflecting inside the gemstone. Gem color appears washed out.
Another factor to consider is the stone's clarity. This is talking about the purity of the stone with no internal conclusions, internal particles or spots inside the crystal. Needless to say, stones with no flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.
You will note that gemstones are categorized according to their size criteria because of being more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different prices as well. This is due to gemstone difference of specific gravity or relative density depending upon the materials chemical composition and crystalline structure. For example, a one carat 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 approximately 1.55 carats.
Although gemstones are normally used for jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gems that are too fragile or too large to be used in jewelry. Take each loose gemstone and consider it as a piece of art and value it 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 United States in Alabama you can find Beryl, blue and yellow; Smoky Quartz and Hematite. And in Canada you can find nephrite jade in Mount Ogden, British Columbia or Tourmaline from Chatham Twonship, Quebec and even zircons in Sebastopol and Brudnell Townships in Renfew County, Ontario. Think of collecting gemstones as a great hobby and pastime.
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Carnelian was said to bring luck, protection and comfort in the 1700's. In the
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Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Quartz is used for
balance and to increase energy. Clear quartz formed into crystal balls have been
used to predict the future since the middle ages. The name "quartz" comes from
the Greek word krustallos, meaning ice, because it was thought that quartz was
ice formed by the gods. Quartz is the US State Gemstone of Georgia. Quartz is
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The most common method of finishing a gemstone in fine jewelry is cutting facets
. Faceting allows for the most sparkle and light reflection. Simply put, you can
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So You Want To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is a term referring to the art, profession and science of evaluating and identifying gemstones from natural diamonds to loose gemstones. Many people take up gemology more as a hobby. They collect and evaluate loose diamonds or loose gemstones. Some people even begin to visit different areas nearby or in some cases other countries to look for rough gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If this sounds like a hobby you would like to get involved in read along as we show you the various factors in gemstone collecting.
The first thing you need to do in beginning this hobby the right way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you'll find numerous books on gemstones that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
First on your list to consider should be the color of the stone. You want the gemstone to be as close as possible to the pure spectral colors. We are talking about blue, green, yellow, orange, red and violet. In general terms, the prices of very dark are very pale stones are lower in value.
The cut of your gemstone is an important aspect to consider when you consider a gemstone's value. The stone has to be cut with precision to reflect the light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut will not reflect the light consistently. Color saturation, hue and tone will never look consistent.
Another factor to consider is the clarity of the stone. This refers to the gemstones purity or the absence of internal inclusions, internal particles or spots within the crystal structure. Without a doubt, zero flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
Next on the agenda is the duo of weight and size. Because gemstones can vary in density or 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 an equal sized ruby would weigh 1.20 carats instead. An emerald stone would be about 0.95 carats and an Alexandrite stone would be about 1.23 carats.
Although gemstones are normally used for jewelry, they are perfectly good collectibles in their own right. Actually there are many interesting and attractive gems that are simply too big and fragile for use in jewelry. Look at each stone and think of it as a piece of art, a miniature sculpture to be 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 United States in Montana you'll find Agate, Sapphire, Beryl, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, Tourmaline and Garnet. And if you travel to Canada you will find nephrite jade in Cry Lake, British Columbia or pink and dark blueish spinels in Wakefield, Quebec and even zircons in Sebastopol and Brudnell Townships in Renfew County, Ontario. Think of collecting gemstones as a great hobby and pastime.
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Despite the immense popularity of diamonds, colored gemstones have always been among the most popular and expressive forms of jewelry. The bright colors of colored gemstones give each a unique personality, and personal tastes in color often dictate preferences for particular stones.
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The precious opal has a unique internal structure. It is made up of spheres that
are closely packed in layers that eventually form something that looks like a
four-sided triangle or a hexagon. They are made up of silica that allows light
to pass through the structure like a prism to produce internal colors, and it
also determines the quality of the stone. A precious opal has a doublet which is
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