Collecting Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? For many people it's because they are very beautiful items. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds they can appreciate in value over time. Many in this hobby love to find, collect and finish each and every one of the 150 varieties available. This article will look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.
The very first step in becoming a gemstone collector the proper way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can find books on the subject that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
The chief thing you need to look at will be the color of the stone. You want the stone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectral colors. We are talking about blue, green, yellow, orange, red and violet. The prices for very pale or very dark precious and semi precious gemstones are lower in value.
How the gemstone has been cut is the second most important value determination to look at before a purchase is made. The precision of cut will determine how much light the gemstone stone will reflect. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.
Next up is gemstone clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone under consideration. Any large flaws can be seen with the naked eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.
Gemstones are often categorized according to size 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 in prices as well. This factor comes from the difference of specific gravity and depends on the materials chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. A one carat round brilliant diamond, for example 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.
Collecting various gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there are so many different types when it comes to gemstones. You can start collecting gemstones like Chrysocolla, Agate or Cassiterite for example. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if money is tight you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Maryland you can search for Beryl and Clam Pearl.
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Aquamarine gemstones are found in Brazil, India, Nigeria, Russia, Pakistan and
the United States. Aquamarine is the March Modern Birthstone. For the 16th and
19th year of marriage, Aquamarine is the anniversary gemstone. Besides being
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To determine the rarity of a stone, you must take into account the mineral group, it's quality, and the source of the stone. For example, not all emeralds are considered rare due to the fact that there are still large deposits of emeralds available throughout the world. Emeralds of excellent color and proportion are very rare and collectible, commanding many thousands of dollars.
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