Collecting Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
For many people collecting various loose gemstones or loose diamonds is a favorite pastime. Many people have a great love of the various gemstones found worldwide today. This article will examine the things you need to know in starting in this hobby.
To start off right you'll need the knowledge on the wide variety of stones available. This knowledge will help you to know what exactly you're looking for so you buy the right items. This will help you make informed decisions.
First on your list to take into account is the color of the stone. You want the stone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectrum colors. The spectral colors are violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. The prices for very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious stones are lower than the vibrant colors.
Gemstone cut is an important factor to consider when buying a gemstone. The cut has to be done correctly to reflect light properly. A gemstone with the poor cut will not reflect light consistently over its entire surface. The hue, tone and color saturation will never be consistent.
Next up is the aspect of clarity. Clarity is the term that refers to the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone. Any large flaws can easily be seen with the unaided eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.
Next up are weight and size. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are priced by the unit, carat. One carat is the equivalent of 0.2 grams Be aware however, that weight and size are not always equal and 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 sapphire or ruby would weigh 1.20 carats.
Collecting gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is such a variety when it comes to gemstones. You can collect gemstones like Kunzite, Chalcedony (bloodstone) or Zeolite (Thomsonite) and then try others. 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. Take the example of the United States. In Wyoming you can find Agate (including Moss Agate), Jade, Ruby, Jasper, Bloodstone as well as Star Sapphire.
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