How To Start Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is a term referring to the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying gemstones from loose gemstones to natural diamonds. A number of people taken up gemology as a hobby. They become interested in collecting and evaluating loose gemstones or loose diamonds. You'll even find some that like to travel to different areas close by to hunt for raw or rough gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If this sounds like a hobby you would like to get involved in follow along as we show you the in and outs of gemstone collecting.
First off you need to learn all you can on the wide variety of stones available. This will help you to know what you're buying so you buy the right items. Without the proper knowledge you can make costly mistakes.
The chief thing you need to look at should be gemstone color. You want the stone to be as close as possible to the pure spectrum colors. We are talking about violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. The prices for very pale or very dark gemstones are lower in value.
The cut of a gemstonestone is the second most important value determination to consider before a purchase is made. The precision of cut is the factor which determines how much light the stone will reflect. It will fully determine the brilliance of the stone and how much someone will pay for it.
Another factor to look at is the stone's clarity. This refers to the purity of the gemstone or the absence of internal inclusions, particles or spots inside the crystal. Needless to say, stones with no flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
Next to consider are weight and size. Other than the corals and pearls gemstones are priced by the carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. Be aware however, that weight and size are not the same in gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a similar sized ruby or sapphire is 1.20 carats.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Malachite, Quartz and its varieties or Zeolite (Thomsonite) for instance. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Take the example of the United States. In New York you can find Beryl, Brown Tourmaline, Rose Quartz as well as Fresh Water Pearl.
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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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Brazil is the undisputed leader in topaz production. Topaz can also be found in
the Ural Mountains in Russia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the United States
. At Minas Gerais they are normally mined from their primary rock or found on
valley floors there. Topaz was actually first discovered in Poland in the Erz
Mountains in an area called Schneckenstein.
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Tips on buying gemstone beads:
Look for the best quality gemstone (if buying real gemstones)
Verify that the cracks in a gemstone bead are not darker than the bead itself (
if so, the bead is dyed)
If the beads are being sold in a 16" strand -- I make sure it is 16" -- not 14"
or 15" if possible.
Make sure beads are not cracked or chipped by the holes as this tears the thread
Evenly shaped beads (as appropriate)
Good color (so can create harmonious necklaces and matching earrings)
Good sized holes (so can use a stronger thread)
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