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Starting The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Many people today say collecting various loose gemstones or loose diamonds is a favorite pastime. Many people have a great love of the wide array of gemstones found around the world today. Read long as we discuss a number of things you need to know when starting this interesting gemstone hobby.
The first thing you need to do in beginning this hobby the smart way is through the power of knowledge. By visiting a local library you can find books on the subject that will make you an informed buyer.
To start with, an important aspect in gemstone evaluation is color. It is a fact that gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. These materials are so related to their color that they've even had their names combined with associated colors. Without a doubt you will recognize sapphire blue, ruby red, jade green, aquamarine, emerald green or turquoise. Gemstones become higher in value when they equal the colors in the spectrum of orange, green, yellow, violet and blue. They drop in value the farther they deviate from the pure natural color.
Gemstone cut is very important and factors into appraisal of diamonds along with gemstones. A good cut showcases the natural color of the gemstone, lessen any inclusions and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. One excellent method to determine the precision of its cut is to check how evenly it reflects light over the stones complete surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, much of the light will refract out of the gem instead of reflecting inside. The gem appears washed out.
Gemstone clarity is our next factor. Gemstone clarity relates to a stones relative freedom from inclusions or blemishes. A perfect gemstone is obviously worth more. To determine the flaws not seen with the unaided eye requires a 10X gemstone clarity magnifier or gem microscope. Serious hobbyists will use a jewelers diamond gemstone loupe 10X for viewing stamps, coins, beads as well as gems.
You will note that gemstones are categorized according to their size since it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different in prices as well. This is due to the nature of gemstone difference of relative density or specific gravity and depends on the materials chemical composition and crystalline structure. For example, a one carat round diamond with normal proportions is approximately 6.5 mm around. A ruby that is the same size will weigh in at 1.55 carats instead.
Although gems are frequently used in jewelry, they are a great hobby and pastime as well. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gems that are too fragile or too large to be used in jewelry. Look at 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 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 Texas You can find Beryl, Pearl and Tourmaline. And if you travel to Canada you will find opal in the Okanagan, British Columbia or blue spinel from Daillebout, Quebec along with Ammolite, a rare gemstone found only in southern Alberta. Take up gemstone collecting and you won't regret it.
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Rhodochrosite opens the heart to give and receive love. You may feel that you
are a loving person and yet I would like to have you ask yourself how you are
about receiving love, attention and blessings. You may think you are good at
receiving yet how do you feel about receiving and allowing loving relationships,
close connections, intimate relationships and trusting in the full process of
love and relationships. This stone is not just about romantic love but the kind
of friendships that are balanced, deep and fulfilling. If you are having some
challenges with allowing friends or family into your heart and your physical
sacred space then you may want to bring some of the pink energy of rhodochrosite
into your energy field. Life is too short to keep people at arm�s distance. Open
your heart and allow love!
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An aspect of a stone�s color that can effect its value is its rarity. For
example, a golden-pink topaz (Imperial Topaz) is more valuable than a blue topaz
, all other characteristics being equal. This is because it is harder to find
topaz of this color.
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For opals, do not use a commercial cleaner or an ultrasonic cleaner. Clean an opal using mild, warm sudsy water (1 part to 1 part) and be gentle. Rinse in clear, warm water and gently pat dry. Since opals have a high-moisture content, you need to keep them hydrated by storing them with a moistened cotton ball.
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