Starting To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
For many people collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. Many people have a great love Of the assorted number of gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. This article will look at a number of factors you should understand when starting this gemstone hobby.
The first step in becoming a gemstone collector the intelligent way is by acquiring knowledge about them. 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 make you an informed buyer.
Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in evaluating a gemstone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its purer spectral value the more highly prized it is. Remember that the spectral colors include violent, blue, green,, orange and red. Gemstones colors that are paler or darker diminish the value of the stone.
The cut of the gemstone is one of the most important traits when buying a gemstone. The stone has to be cut in a way that reflects light back to the viewer. A poor cut can't reflect the light consistently over its surface. Tone, color saturation, and color hue will never look consistent.
Gemstone clarity is our next factor. When we talk of clarity it relates to the absence of flaws or blemishes inside the stone. A perfect gemstone is more valuable. To examine flaws not seen with the naked eye you need a gem microscope or 10X gemstone clarity magnifier. Serious hobbyists will employ a jewelers diamond gemstone loupe 10X for viewing stamps, coins, beads as well as gems.
Gemstones are often categorized according to their size since it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may be the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different in prices as well. This is due to the nature of gemstone difference in relative density or specific gravity and depends on the materials chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. A one carat round brilliant diamond, for example with standard proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A ruby that is the same size will weigh in at 1.55 carats.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there are so many different types in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Jade [jadeite and nephrite], Tiger's-eye or Turquoise for example. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if money is tight you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. For example in Colorado you can find Beryl, Aquamarine, Phenacite, Garnet, Amethyst, Agate, Citrine, Pyrite, Rose Quartzcomma
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Quartz Crystal, one of the Earth's most common minnerals, is a clear variety of
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Naica, Chihuahua - this Northern M�xico state provides complex crystals of
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In Australia, Cambodia and Thailand sapphires have developed over millions of
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