The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Why would someone go to the trouble of collect loose gemstones? Well for one thing they've been sought for their beauty for many centuries. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many people love to find, collect and finish the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. This article will look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.
The very first step in becoming a gemstone collector the smart way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By taking a look in your local bookstore you can find books on the subject that will make you an informed buyer.
Number one to look at is the color of the gem. Top grade gemstones have colors that are close to the purest spectral colors of orange, green, yellow, Violet or blue. Muted gemstone colors or are too dark lowers the value per carat.
Cut is one of the all-important 4Cs and factors into appraisal of diamonds but along with your gemstones. A precision cut gemstone showcases the pure color of the stone, diminish any inclusions, and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. One excellent way to determine the excellence of its cut is to check if it is able to reflect light on a consistent level throughout the surface of the stone. If the gemstone is cut to shallow most of this light were refracted away instead of reflecting inside the gemstone. Gem color appears washed out.
Next up is gemstone clarity. Clarity is the term that refers to internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of a stone being considered. Normally large flaws can be seen with the unaided eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.
You will note that gemstones are categorized according to their size aspect since it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may have the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different in prices as well. This is due to the difference in specific gravity or relative density and depends on the materials chemical composition and crystalline structure. For example, a one carat round diamond of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A ruby that is the same size will weigh in at 1.55 carats.
Though you may find gemstones used a lot in jewelry, they are perfectly good collectibles in their own right. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gems that are simply too big and fragile for use in 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 unique nature and vibrant colors. And unlike some hobbies that require you to pay for your specimens you can find your raw materials through field trips In the US in Maryland you can search for Beryl and Clam Pearl. And in Canada you can hunt for rhodonite at various locations in British Columbia or pink and dark blueish spinels in Wakefield, Quebec as well as hessonite garnet in Asbestos, Quebec. Think of gemstone collecting for the great hobby it is.
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A style of cut found in gemstone jewelry are cabochons. Cabochon cuts are widely
used for gemstones that are 1) of lower clarity and therefore will not reflect
much light. And/or 2) are of exceptional color and/or 3) are opaque in nature (
such as opal or onyx) and or 4) have special optical properties or inclusions
that are best displayed in cabochons (e.g. cat�s eye or star ruby) 5) are too
soft to be cut in facets (moonstone, opal)
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Rhodochrosite opens the heart to give and receive love. You may feel that you
are a loving person and yet I would like to have you ask yourself how you are
about receiving love, attention and blessings. You may think you are good at
receiving yet how do you feel about receiving and allowing loving relationships,
close connections, intimate relationships and trusting in the full process of
love and relationships. This stone is not just about romantic love but the kind
of friendships that are balanced, deep and fulfilling. If you are having some
challenges with allowing friends or family into your heart and your physical
sacred space then you may want to bring some of the pink energy of rhodochrosite
into your energy field. Life is too short to keep people at arm�s distance. Open
your heart and allow love!
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The Andamooka Opal is a famous opal which was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in
the 1950s on the occasion of her first visit to Australia. It was discovered in
Andamooka, South Australia, an historic opal mining town. The opal was cut and
polished by John Altmann to a weight of 203 carats (40.6 g). It displays a
magnificent array of reds, blues, and greens and was set with diamonds into an
18 carat (75%) palladium necklet
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