Starting The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
For many people collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. They love the colors and the beauty of the various gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. Follow along as we look at a number of factors you should understand when starting this gemstone hobby.
The first thing you need to do is to visit the library and get some books. You want to know everything there is to know about the subject of gemstones. The more you learn about gemstones the better off you'll be. You will know exactly what to look for.
Number one to look at is the color of the gemstone. Gemstones at the top of the ladder have pure colors there as close as possible in pureness to the spectral colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue or violet. Gemstone colors that are muted or are too dark can lower the value.
How the gemstone is cut is the second most important factor to consider before a purchase. The precision of cut is the factor that determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much someone will pay for it.
Our next consideration is the aspect of clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of a stone. Normally large flaws can be seen with the naked eye while others need a 10X magnification.
Next to consider are size and weight. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are valued by the unit called the carat. One carat is the equivalent of 0.2 grams Be aware however, that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. Density or specific gravity can vary in gemstones. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a Sapphire or ruby of the same size would weigh 1.20 carats.
Getting involved in collecting gemstones can be very enjoyable and also rewarding in the long run. 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 looking for gemstones. For example in Montana you'll find Agate, Sapphire, Beryl, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, Tourmaline and Garnet. Or you can take the time to travel and find opal at Lightning Ridge in NSW, Austalia, topaz in Beechworth, Victoria or check out raw material in the peridot fields in Chudleigh Park, Queensland, Australia.
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In the 1950's the Gemological Institute of America established a system for
grading diamonds based on the four C's. This was a great asset to the diamond
community and it became the standard for grading world wide. While the system
for grading color and clarity removed most redundancies, the standards for
grading the cut left something to be desired. That is not necessarily a
criticism of the GIA; no one has been able to establish a simple a usable system
that would cover all the variables involved.
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Electronic gem therapy is an alternative treatment that has been gaining some
level of interest. You may be surprised to find out that electronic gem therapy
comes backed by a number of conclusive case studies that attest to its
effectiveness. It sure did not come about because of someone�s imagination.
Electronic gem therapy is based on Ayurvedic theories but has been creatively
adapted to modern times and technology. This therapy says that every color of
gemstones has a corresponding illness that it can heal, including eczema. It
uses both light energy and precious stones to reach your body cells on a
subatomic level. It assimilates energy to injured tissues via the use of
gemstones� dielectric resonating characteristics. In consequence, it stimulates
the natural healing abilities of your body.
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