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How To Collect Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Gemology is the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying rocks known as natural diamonds or loose gemstones. A number of people taken up gemology as a passionate hobby. They become interested in collecting and evaluating items like loose gemstone or natural diamonds. Some people even begin to visit different areas nearby or in some cases other countries to look for raw gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If you have an interest in this hobby follow along as we show you the various factors in gemstone collecting.

At the very beginning you need to learn all you can on the various gemstones available. This knowledge will help you to know what you're buying and prevent you from making mistakes. This will help you make informed decisions.

Color is a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer a color is to its purer spectral value the more valuable it is. Traditional spectral colors are orange, green, yellow, Violet and blue. Gemstones colors that are paler or darker diminish the value of the stone.

The cut of a gemstonestone 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 gemstone stone will reflect. It will fully factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and its final value.

The next factor to consider is the stone's clarity. This refers to the purity of the gemstone or the lack of internal inclusions, particles or spots inside the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.

Gemstones are often categorized according to their size because of being more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be of the same size but have different carat weights that result in different pricing structures. This is due to gemstone difference of specific gravity or relative density and depends on the materials chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. For example, a one carat round diamond 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 instead.

Although gems are frequently used in jewelry, they are a great hobby and pastime as well. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are simply too big and fragile for use in jewelry. Look at each stone and Think of it as a mini sculpture or piece of art to be highly treasured for its unusual nature and for the craftsmanship of the artisan who shaped it. And unlike many hobbies where you have to buy everthing you can use vacation time to actually hunt for raw gemstones in stead of buying. In the US in Oregon you'll find Agate, Obsidian, Hydrolite and Sunstone. And in Canada you can hunt for opal in the Okanagan, British Columbia or amazonite (microcline) near Eganville, Onttario and even hessonite garnet in Asbestos, Quebec. Think of gemstone collecting for the great hobby it is.

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Starting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting

By Lee MacRae

For many people collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like loose diamonds or loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. They love the colors and the beauty of the wide array of gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. This article will look at a number of factors you should understand in starting in this interesting hobby.

At the very beginning you'll need the knowledge on the wide variety of stones available. This knowledge will help you to know what you're buying so you buy the right items. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.

One of the first things you look at is the color of the gem. Highly prized gemstones have pure colors there as close as possible to the exact spectral color of red, orange, yellow, green, blue or violet. Muted gemstone colors or on the dark side lowers the value per carat.

Cut is one of the all-important 4Cs and factors into appraisal of diamonds but you're gemstones as well. An excellent cut will highlight the pure color of the stone, lessen any inclusions and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. One way of determining the excellence in gemstone cut is to consider if it is able to reflect light on a consistent level throughout the surface of the stone. But if a gem is cut too shallow, most of this light were refracted away rather than reflecting inside. Gem color appears washed out.

The clarity in a stone is our next factor. 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. Generally speaking, a clearer stone is definitely worth much more. To determine the flaws not seen with the unaided eye requires a 10X gemstone loupe or gemstone microscope. Many hobbyists will get an inexpensive 10X gemstone or jewelers loup for viewing their coins, beads, stamps or in our case gemstones.

Gemstones are often listed according to their size because of being more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different pricing structures. This is due to the nature of gemstone difference regarding specific gravity depending upon the materials chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. For example, a one carat 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 instead.

Although gemstones are normally used for jewelry, they are perfectly good collectibles in their own right. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are too fragile or too large to be used in jewelry. Look at each stone and think of it as a piece of art, a miniature sculpture to be treasured for its unique nature and vibrant colors. And unlike many hobbies where you have to buy everthing you can use vacation time to actually hunt for raw gemstones in stead of buying. In the United States in Michigan you can find Agate, Chlorastrolite and Hematite. And if you travel to Canada you will find nephrite jade in Mount Ogden, British Columbia or Tourmaline from Chatham Twonship, Quebec and even the unique deep blue beryl in Canada's Yukon Territory. Take up gemstone collecting and you won't regret it.

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Agate is mined in Brazil, Eygpt, Germany, India, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico and
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