The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well to begin with they are very beautiful items. And like their more familiar cousin, natural diamonds, they can appreciate in value over time. Many in this hobby love to collect and show case the wide variety of gemstones available today. Follow along as we discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.
The first thing you need to do is to get some books from the library or bookstore. You want to know everything there is to know about your new hobby. The more you know about gemstones the wiser will be your purchases. You need to be as informed as possible.
To start with, an important aspect in gemstone evaluation is color. Gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. Gems have become so synonomous with color, they've even had their names combined with associated colors. You've no doubt heard about emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue, jade green, turquoise or aquamarine. Gemstones are valued much higher the closer they are to the colors in the spectrum of violet, blue, green,, orange and red. They are valued much less the farther they are from the pure spectral color.
How the gemstone is cut is the second most important value determination to look at. How precise the cut is determines the amount of light the gemstone stone will reflect. The cut will factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and how much it will be valued.
Next to look at is the aspect of gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of a stone being considered. Normally large flaws you can usually see with your naked eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.
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. Take each loose gemstone and think of it as a piece of art, a miniature sculpture to be treasured for its beautiful colors and the finish you apply to it. And in this hobby you don't have to always lay out cash because you can use vacation time to actually hunt for raw gemstones in stead of buying. In the US in New Mexico you'll find Turquoise, Garnet, Peridot, Rock Crystal and Obsidian And in Canada you can find rhodonite at various locations in British Columbia or blue spinel from Daillebout, Quebec and even zircons in Sebastopol and Brudnell Townships in Renfew County, Ontario. Think of collecting gemstones as a great hobby and pastime.
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So You Want To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well to begin with gemstones are extremely beautiful. And like their more familiar cousin, natural diamonds, they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many in this hobby love to collect and show case the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. Read long as we discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.
First off you need to read up on each of the gemstones out there. This knowledge will help you to know what exactly you're looking for so you buy the right items. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.
The first criteria you need to evaluate is stone color. Gemstones are the most intensely colored natural materials you can find. Gemstones are so related to color that they've even become associated with particular ones. Everyone knows ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, aquamarine, turquoise, and jade green Gemstones are valued much higher they closer they are to natural spectral colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. They drop in value the more they move away from the spectral color.
The cut of your gemstone is an important aspect to consider when buying a gemstone. The gemstone must be cut with precision to reflect the light properly. A stone that has a poor cut can't reflect the light consistently over its surface. Color tone, saturation, and hue will always appear inconsistent
The clarity in a stone is the next item to consider. Clarity refers to a stones relative freedom from inclusions or blemishes. A flawless gemstone is obviously valued highly. To determine the flaws not seen with the unaided eye requires a 10X gemstone loupe or gemstone microscope. Many hobbyists will employ a 10X jewelers were gemstone loup for viewing their coins, beads, stamps or in our case gemstones.
Next comes weight and size. All gemstones [except for pearls and corals] are priced by the carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. Be aware however, that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. Density or specific gravity can vary in gemstones. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a similar sized ruby or sapphire weighs 1.20 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there are so many different types in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Diamond, Opal (Girasol) or Andalusite for instance. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can go hunting for raw gemstones. For example in Texas You can find Beryl, Pearl and Tourmaline.
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Amber is commonly yellow or orange. Some amber has been found with red, green,
blue, violet, and black hues. Amber is known for having inclusions such as
insects, air bubbles, or pine needles from when it is formed. The more unusual
the inclusion, often the more expensive the piece. Amber has a hardness rating
of 2.5.
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Citrine is yellow quartz. It has a hardness of 7. Citrine can be easily
scratched. Citrine often permenantly changes color if left in the sunlight for
several hours. Most citrine on the market is heat treated amethyst. Citrine is
found in Brazil, Madagascar, Spain, USA (California, Colorado, Georgia, and
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Carnelian was said to bring luck, protection and comfort in the 1700's. In the
1800's, Carnelian was said to help those who needed courage to speak. Mohammed,
Napoleon I, and Napoleon III wore carnelian.
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The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is a term referring to the art, profession and science of evaluating and identifying gemstones from natural diamonds to loose gemstones. A number of people taken up gemology as a passionate hobby. They collect and evaluate items like loose gemstone or natural diamonds. A number of these hobbyists start to travel to various areas nearby to look for raw gemstones. Some of them will even tumble or finish off the gemstones themselves. If this sounds like a hobby you would like to get involved in follow along as we discuss the different aspects of this hobby.
The very first step in beginning this hobby the intelligent way is through the power of knowledge. By visiting a local library you'll find numerous books on gemstones that will help you to know exactly what you should do.
The first item to factor in is the color of the stone. You'll want the gemstone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectrum colors. The spectral colors are violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. In general terms, the prices of very dark are very pale stones are lower in value.
The cut of the stone is the next factor to consider before a purchase is made. The precision of the cut determines the amount of light the gemstone stone will reflect. The cut will ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much someone will pay for it.
A third consideration is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This refers to the purity of the gemstone with no internal conclusions, particles or spots within the crystal structure. Without a doubt, zero flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
You will often find that gemstones are often listed according to their size criteria because it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may be of the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different in prices as well. This is due to gemstone difference of specific gravity depending upon the materials chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. A one carat round brilliant diamond, for example with normal proportions is approximately 6.5 mm around. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh in at 1.55 carats instead.
Taking up the hobby of gemstones can be very enjoyable and could be rewarding as well over time. You can start small and don't have to spend a lot of money and yet you can build a very exquisite collection. Many people loved to spend weekends to go looking for gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Utah You can find Topaz, Garnet, Petrified Wood, Jasper and Obsidian. And if you like to travel farther you can find opal in Opalton, Yowah, Queensland, Austalia, topaz in Mt Surprise or O'Briens Creek in Queensland, Australia or hunt the quartz regions in Beechworth and Mooralla in Victoria Australia.
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The weight of a diamond is measured in carats (ct.). Each carat is divided into
100 points. For example: 1ct.= 100 points, 1/2 ct. = 50 points. Points in a
fraction are measured within acceptable ranges. For example: a 1/2 ct diamond
pendant may have a range of + or - .06 points. In other words, the total diamond
weight may vary from .44 to .56 points and still be considered a 1/2 carat.
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