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How To Start Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
For many people collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. They simply love the beauty and the colors Of the assorted number of gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. Follow along as we examine the things you need to know when starting to collect varieties of gemstones yourself.
Right at the start you'll need the knowledge on the wide variety of stones available. This knowledge will help you to know what you're buying and prevent you from making mistakes. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.
One of the first things you look at is the color of the gemstone. Gemstones at the top of the ladder exhibit colors similar to the exact spectral color of yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange or red. Gemstone colors that are somewhat muted or too dark can lower the value quite easily.
The cut of a gemstonestone is the second most important value determination to look at before a purchase is made. How precise the cut is determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will fully determine the brilliance of the stone and its final value.
The clarity in a stone is the next item to consider. When we talk of clarity it relates to the amount of inclusions (trace elements or large particles of other elements or minerals) that a gem has. A flawless gemstone is definitely worth much more. To see flaws beyond with the eye can see requires a gemstone loupe or gemstone microscope. Serious hobbyists will get a 10X jewelers were gemstone loup for examining coins, stamps and of course gemstones.
Gemstones are often categorized according to their size criteria because it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be of the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different pricing structures. This is due to the difference in relative density or specific gravity depending upon the chemical composition and crystalline structure. A one carat round brilliant diamond, for example with standard proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A comparable a brilliant ruby of the same proportions in size will weigh in at 1.55 carats.
Although gems are frequently used in jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are just too big or fragile to be used for jewelry. Look at each loose gemstone and 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 find your raw materials through field trips In the US in Oregon you'll find Agate, Obsidian, Hydrolite and Sunstone. And in Canada you can find opal in the Okanagan, British Columbia or amethyst near Thunder Bay, Ontario along with black spinel in Burgess and bathhurst Townships in Ontario. Think of collecting gemstones as a great hobby and pastime.
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Diamonds are usually colorless. However, brown, yellow, green, blue, pink, red,
gray and black variations are also found depending on the impurities present.
Diamond has a hardness rating of 10. In general, diamonds are reasonably durable
. Yet, diamonds are subject to chipping and fracture when handled roughly.
Diamonds should be stored separately. Diamonds can scratch other jewelry as well
as each other.
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Malachite is a beautiful green earth stone with black bands. It is beautiful in
earrings, necklaces, and pendants. Malachite is green with irregular black
banding. It has a hardness of 4. Malachite is especially fragile. Protect
malachite from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature changes (
such as leaving it be a heater vent or in a hot car). Do not clean malachite in
a home ultrasonic cleaner. Washing malachite in water will remove its finish.
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