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So You Want To Collect Loose Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well to begin with gemstones are extremely beautiful. And just like natural diamonds they can appreciate in value over time. Many in this hobby love to collect and work with the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. This article will discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.

The first thing you need to do in beginning this hobby the intelligent way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you'll find numerous books on gemstones that will help you to know exactly what you should do.

The first criteria you need to evaluate is stone color. Gemstones are the most intensely colored naturally occurring materials you can find. Gems have become so synonomous with color, they have even lent their names to specific colors. You've no doubt heard about emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue, jade green, turquoise or aquamarine. Gemstones become higher in value when they are equal in color to the spectral colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. They become less valuable the farther they are from the natural color.

Gemstone cut is very important and is used not only to appraise diamonds but you're gemstones as well. A precision cut gemstone highlights the pure color of the stone, diminish any inclusions, and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. One way to determine the precision in the cut is to consider how well and consistent it reflects light throughout the surface of the stone. But if a gem is cut too shallow, much of the light will refract out of the gem instead of reflecting inside. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.

Next to look at is the clarity of the gemstone. Clarity is the term that refers to internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of a stone. Any large flaws can easily be seen with the unaided eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.

Gemstones are often categorized according to their size aspect because of being more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may be the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different prices as well. This is due to the difference of specific gravity or relative density depending upon the materials chemical composition and crystal structure type 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.

Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there is a wide range and variety when it comes to gemstones. You could try collecting Garnet, Sugilite Bixbite (Red beryl) and then try others. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Take the example of the United States. In Arizona you can find Agatized wood (Petrified wood), Azur-Malachite, Turquoise, Garnet, Peridot, Jasper and Moissanite

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The amount and quality of light reflecting from the surface of a gemstone is known as its lustre. For example, vitreous is a "glass-like lustre" and adamantine is the 'very high lustre' seen on the surface of a polished diamond. The lustre of gemstones are also described in terms that are easy to relate to, i.e. metallic, resinous, pearly, silky, greasy, waxy and dull. It is usually found (with exceptions) that the harder the gemstone material the brighter the lustre. The quality of the surface polish is important, as a poor polish will display a poor lustre.
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When shopping for gemstones or gemstone jewelry, you might consider taking into
account the meaning of different stones. Precious stones have always had
special deep significance for nearly every culture of humans in every era. If
you are buying a gemstone or gemstone jewelry for someone as a gift, you can
make it extra special by choosing one whose deeper meaning reminds you of them.
Read through the symbology pages of the gemstones on this website to explore the
deeper powers and significances of each stone.
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The Regent diamond was discovered in 1701 by an Indian slave. The Duke of
Orleans and the Regent of France have been owners, and it was in Louis XV
coronation crown, but it is now in the Louvre, Paris, in Napoleon's sword hilt.
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Starting To Collect Loose Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Many people today say collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like loose diamonds or loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. Many people have a great love of the wide array of gemstones found around the world today. Follow along as we look at a number of factors you should understand in starting in this interesting hobby.

At the very beginning you need to read up on the various gemstones available. This knowledge will help you to know the properties of each stone and prevent you from wasting your money. Without the proper knowledge you can make costly mistakes.

Color is a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its purer spectral value the more valuable the stone becomes. Traditional spectral colors include violent, blue, green,, orange and red. Gemstones colors that are darker or palerthan a pure color are considered a lower value.

How a stone is cut is the second most important factor to look at. The precision of the 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.

The next factor to look at is the clarity of the gemstone under consideration. This means the purity of the stone or the lack of internal inclusions, internal particles or spots within the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.

Next up are weight and size. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are valued by the unit called the carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. You should know however that weight and size are not the same in gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a similar sized ruby or sapphire is 1.20 carats.

Although gems are frequently used in jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are just too big or fragile to be used for jewelry. Here's a suggestion -- don't think of a gem as a component of jewelry; consider it as a piece of art and value it for its beautiful colors and the finish you apply to it. And unlike many hobbies where you have to buy everthing you can actually go hunting for raw gemstones in the field. In the United States in Virginia you can find Amethyst, Garnet, Beryl and Moonstone. And in Canada you can hunt for nephrite jade in Dease Lake, British Columbia or labradorite on the adjacent islands and coastal area of Labrador as well as ammolite from Lethbridge, Alberta. Think of gemstone collecting for the great hobby it is.

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The world of gemstones is vast, fascinating, and at times intimidating. When we
are shopping for gemstones, there is a lot to know. Sometimes we want something
beautiful and valuable for ourselves, sometimes we want to give a special gift
to someone else. Whatever the case, we gemstone shoppers want to make sure that
what we are buying is as valuable as we think it is. This means that we need to
learn about the different kinds of gemstones and how much they usually cost. We
need to learn about gemstone treatments and imitations. And an especially
important task is understanding why pieces of gemstone jewelry can be worth very
different amounts even though they contain the same gemstones.
There are many factors that influence the value of gemstones. When shopping for
gemstones, it is important to understand these factors. The most common ones are
color, clarity, size and cut. Most of these factors have an impact on most
gemstones, but on some more than others.
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Even the hardest gemstone variety can be vulnerable to breakage if it has
inclusions that weaken the crystal structure. Exercise common sense: if you have
a ring set with a softer gem variety or an included stone, take it off before
strenuous activity. Even the hardest gemstones like Diamonds, Rubies and
Sapphires can shatter with a single well-placed blow especially if they have
inclusions, which weaken the crystal structure.
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