The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Many people today say collecting various loose gemstones or loose diamonds is a favorite pastime. They simply love the beauty and the colors Of the assorted number of gemstones found worldwide today. Read long as we examine the things you need to know when starting to collect varieties of gemstones yourself.
The first thing you need to do is to visit the library and get some books. You want to learn everything there is to know about the subject of gemstones. The more you learn about each kind of gemstone the better off you'll be. You need to be as informed as possible.
One of the first things you look at Is gemstone color. Gemstones at the top of the ladder have pure colors there as close as possible in pureness to the spectral colors of yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange or red. Gemstone colors that are muted or on the dark side can lower the value quite easily.
Gemstone cut is the second most important value determination to look at before a purchase. How precise the cut is is the factor that determines the amount of light the stone will reflect. It will fully determine the brilliance of the stone and how much someone will pay for it.
The clarity in a stone is an important consideration. When we talk of clarity it relates to the absence of flaws or blemishes inside the stone. The gemstone without flaws is obviously worth more. To examine flaws not seen with the naked eye requires a 10X gemstone clarity magnifier or gem microscope. Many hobbyists will buy a 10X jewelers were gemstone loup for viewing stamps, coins, beads as well as gems.
Next comes weight and size. Other than the corals and pearls gemstones are valued by the unit called the carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. You should know however that weight and size are not the same in gemstones. Density or specific gravity can very. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a Sapphire or ruby of the same size would weigh 1.20 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there are so many different types in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Lapis lazuli, Pyrite or Variscite for example. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Just in the United States in Idaho you'll find Garnet, Opal, Agate, Obsidian and Sapphire.
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