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The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting

By Lee MacRae

Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well for one thing gemstones are extremely beautiful. And just like natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many in this hobby love to collect and work with the wide variety of gemstones available today. Follow along as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.

Right at the beginning, what you need is to get some books from the library or bookstore. You want to learn everything there is to know about your new hobby. The more you know about each kind of gemstone the better off you'll be. You'll know exactly what to buy.

The first item to factor in is gemstone color. You'll want the stone to be as close as possible to the pure spectrum colors. We are talking about red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The prices of very dark are very pale semiprecious and precious gemstones are lower in value.

Gemstone cut is very important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but gemstones in general as well. An excellent cut will highlight the pure color of the stone, diminishes its inclusions, and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. One excellent way to determine the excellence in the cut is to look at if it is able to reflect light on a consistent level throughout its surface. If the gemstone is cut to shallow most of the light will refract out rather than reflecting inside the stone. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.

The clarity in a stone is the next item to consider. Gemstone clarity relates to a stones relative freedom from inclusions or blemishes. Generally speaking, a clearer stone is definitely worth much more. To determine the flaws not seen with the unaided eye you need a gem microscope or 10X gemstone clarity magnifier. Most hobbyists will get 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 aspect since it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may be the same size but have different carat weights that result in different in prices as well. This factor comes from the difference in relative density or specific gravity and depends on the materials chemical composition and crystal structure type Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond of typical 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.

Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety when it comes to gemstones. You could try collecting Aquamarine and other varieties of beryl, Topaz or Natural moissanite for instance. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can go hunting for raw gemstones. For example in Maine you can find Tourmaline, Beryl, Rose Quartz, Pearl, Topaz, Amazonite, Clear & Smoky Quartz and Aquamarine.

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How To Start Loose Gemstone Collecting

By Lee MacRae

Many people, young and old, say collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like loose diamonds or loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. They simply love the beauty and the colors Of the assorted number of gemstones found worldwide today. Follow along as we examine the things you need to know in starting in this hobby.

The first thing you need to do in beginning this hobby the proper way is through the power of knowledge. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can find a number of books to broaden your knowledge and that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.

The first item to consider will be stone color. You'll want the gemstone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectrum colors. The spectral colors are orange, red, violet, green, yellow, and blue. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious stones are less per carat.

Cut is one of the all-important 4Cs and factors highly into the appraisal of not only diamonds but you're gemstones as well. A precision cut gemstone showcases the natural color of the gemstone, lessen any inclusions and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One way of determining the excellence of gemstone cut is to consider how consistently it reflects the light over the stones complete surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, most of the light will refract out instead of reflecting inside. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.

Next up is gemstone clarity. Clarity is the term that refers to the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of the gemstone under consideration. Any large flaws are visible to the unaided eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.

Next up are weight and size. All gemstones [except for pearls and corals] are priced by the unit, carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. You should know however that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a similar sized ruby or sapphire is 1.20 carats.

Collecting gemstones as a hobby can be very enjoyable and could be rewarding as well over time. It doesn't have to be very expensive and yet you can buy some very beautiful items. Many people love to set aside vacation or weekend time to go hunting gemstones. Take the example of the United States. In Virginia you can find Amethyst, Garnet, Beryl and Moonstone. Or ou can take a longer vacation and find opal in Opalton, Yowah, Queensland, Austalia, topaz in Mt Surprise or O'Briens Creek in Queensland, Australia or hunt the peridot fields in Mortlake in Victoria, Australia.

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Peruvian Pink Opal is amorphous silica containing water (hydrated Silicon Dioxide). Pink Opal should not be exposed to long periods of intense sunshine or heat, as the stone might dry out. Mystical Properties: Most often mentioned as a gemstone of love. It ranks 5.0 to 6.0 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness.
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The stunning 167.97-carat Mackay Emerald was mined in Muzo, Columbia. The
largest cut emerald in the National Gem Collection, it is set in an Art Deco
diamond and platinum necklace designed by Cartier Inc. In 1931, Clarence H.
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Obsidian is natural glass formed by volcanic lava that cooled too quickly. It is
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Obsidian has a hardness rating of 5.
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