Starting To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Many people today say collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. They love the colors and the beauty Of the assorted number of gemstones found around the world today. This article will examine the things you need to know when starting to collect varieties of gemstones yourself.
Right at the beginning, what you need is to get some books from the library or bookstore. You want to understand everything there is to know about the subject of gemstones. The more you learn about each kind of gemstone the less likely you are to make a mistake. You will know exactly what you are looking at.
Number one to look at is the color of the gem. Top grade gemstones exhibit colors similar to the purest spectral colors of yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange or red. Muted gemstone colors or are too dark are diminished in value.
Gemstone cut is very important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but gemstones as well. A precision cut will highlight the pure color of the stone, lessen any inclusions and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One excellent way to determine the excellence of its cut is to check how consistent and well, it reflects the light throughout its surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, most of this light were refracted away instead of reflecting inside the gemstone. Gemstone color will be washed out.
Next up is gemstone clarity. Clarity is the term that refers to internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of a stone being considered. Any large flaws you can usually see with your naked eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.
You will often find that gemstones are often listed according to their size aspect because it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be of the same size but have different carat weights that result in different prices as well. This is due to the difference in specific gravity or relative density depending upon the materials chemical composition and crystalline structure. Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A ruby that is the same size will weigh in at 1.55 carats.
Though you may find gemstones used a lot in jewelry, they are perfectly good collectibles in their own right. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gems that are simply too big and fragile for use 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 US in Missouri you can hunt for Pearl, Fluorite, Pyrite and Calcite. And in Canada you can find nephrite jade in Cry Lake, British Columbia or sodalite and rose quartz near Bancroft, Ontario as well as iolite from Manitouwadge, Ontario. Think of gemstone collecting for the great hobby it is.
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Cleaning gemstones is easy. Simply soak the piece in a bowl of warm, soapy water for several minutes. Then use a soft, non-metallic brush to remove any grime. If you use a jewelry cleanser, make sure it is non-abrasive. Don't use harsh chemical cleaners, and be careful when cleaning the item in the sink because it can end up down the drainpipe. Also, keep in mind that some gemstones may have been treated or enhanced by heating, oiling, irradiation or diffusion. Heated and irradiated stones generally don't require special care when cleaning, but diffused stones could become lighter if scrubbed too hard.
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Agate is a type of Chalcedony. It is an uncommon stone. Agate is a great ston
to buy if you want "something different". There are several types of agate.
Common ones are: blue lace agate, fire agate, moss agate, tree agate and
petrified wood. One will often see these in agate cabochons or agate beads. I've
seen agate pendants, necklaces and bolo ties that look stunning.
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So You Want To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
For many people collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like loose diamonds or loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. Many people have a great love of the various gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. Read long as we look at a number of factors you should understand in starting in this hobby.
The first thing you need to do is to visit the library and get some books. You want to learn as much as possible about your new hobby. The more you understand about each kind of gemstone the wiser will be your purchases. You need to be as informed as possible.
To start with, an important aspect in gemstone evaluation is color. Without a doubt, gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. Gemstones are so related to color that they have even lent their names to specific colors. You've no doubt heard about emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue, jade green, turquoise or aquamarine. Gemstones are valued much higher when they are equal in color to the spectral colors of yellow, blue, violet, green, orange and red. They are valued much less the farther they deviate from the natural color.
The cut of a gemstonestone is the second most important factor to look at before a purchase. The precision of cut is the factor that determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately determine the brilliance of the stone and how much someone will pay for it.
The next factor to consider is the clarity. This means the gemstones purity or the lack of internal inclusions, internal particles or spots within the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.
You will note that gemstones are categorized according to their size criteria because it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may have the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different in prices as well. This is due to the nature of gemstone difference of relative density or specific gravity depending upon the chemical composition and crystalline structure. For example, a one carat round diamond with standard 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.
Taking up the hobby of gemstones can give you an enjoyable pastime and also rewarding in the long run. It doesn't have to be very expensive and yet you can buy some very beautiful items. Many people loved to spend weekends to go hunting gemstones. Just in the United States in Maryland you can search for Beryl and Clam Pearl. Or ou can take a longer vacation and find opal in Opalton, Yowah, Queensland, Austalia, topaz in Torrington, New South Wales, Australia or hunt in the garnet fields in Fullarton River in Queensland, Australia.
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There is more to a gemstone than meets the eye. Gemstones come in many colours and have varying characteristics, therefor using visual identification to identify gemstones can be unreliable. When identifying a gemstone it is sometimes difficult to know if the stone is genuine or synthetic. The only reliable method of identifying gemstones is to take it to a qualified Gemmologist, they have the expertise and specialised equipment required to give the best advice.
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