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How To Collect Loose Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Why would someone go to the trouble of collect loose gemstones? Well for one thing gemstones are extremely beautiful. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds they can appreciate in value over time. Many hobbyists love to collect and show case the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. Follow along as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.

At the very beginning you need to read up on the various gemstones available. This knowledge will help you to know what exactly you're looking for so you buy the right items. Get the answer to questions like how, where and what to buy.

First, color is a major part in giving value to a gemstone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its pure spectral color the more highly prized it is. Traditionally, these specter colors are yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange and red. Colors that are darker or paler diminish the value of the stone.

Cut is one of the all-important 4Cs and factors into appraisal of diamonds but gemstones as well. An excellent cut will showcase the gemstone's color, lessen any inclusions and show off its symmetry and proportions. One way to determine the precision in gemstone cut is to consider how consistent and well, it reflects the light over the stones complete surface. If the stone is cut on the shallow side much of the light will refract out of the gem rather than reflecting internally. Gem color appears washed out.

The next factor to look at is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This refers to the gemstones purity with no internal conclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal structure. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.

Next item to look at is the duo of size and weight. Because gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Weight and size are not equal for each and every stone. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then an equal sized ruby would weigh 1.20 carats instead. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite would be about 1.23 carats.

Collecting various gemstones can be a great hobby. And there is such a variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Agate, Ruby or Onyx for instance. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the United States. In Georgia you can find Ruby, Beryl, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet and Quartz.

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In the middle Ages, Bloodstone was attributed special powers as the spots were
thought to be the blood of Jesus Christ. In ancient times, Bloodstone was
thought to be able to stop hemorrhages with the merest touch.
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Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz. To be called amethyst, it must be the
purple form of quartz although it can display a wide range of purple shades
including purple, lilac and mauve. The most valuable amethyst is a deep purple.
Amethyst is found in geodes and alluvial deposits all over the world and occurs
in both crystalline or massive forms. It is a 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
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