How To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why would someone go to the trouble of collect loose gemstones? Well for one thing gemstones are extremely beautiful. And just like natural diamonds they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many hobbyists love to collect and show case the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. Follow along as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.
The first step in becoming a gemstone collector the right way is through the power of knowledge. By visiting a local library you can find books on the subject that will prevent you from making mistakes at the start.
First on your list to consider will be gemstone color. You'll want the gemstone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectrum colors. This means blue, green, yellow, orange, red and violet. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious gemstones are less per carat.
How the gemstone has been cut is the next factor to consider before buying. The precision of the cut will determine how much light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.
Next up is the issue of gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of a stone being considered. Any large flaws can be seen with the naked eye while others need a 10X magnification.
Next item to look at is the duo of weight and size. Due to the fact gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Size and weight are not necessarily equal from stone to stone. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then a sapphire of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An emerald stone would be about 0.95 carats and an Alexandrite stone would be about 1.23 carats.
Getting involved in collecting gemstones can become an enjoyable pastime and also rewarding in the long run. You can start small and don't have to spend a lot of money and yet you can end up with some very beautiful stones. Many people loved to spend weekends to go looking for gemstones. Just in the United States in Texas You can find Beryl, Pearl and Tourmaline. Or you can take the time to travel and find opal in Opalton, Yowah, Queensland, Austalia, topaz in Torrington, New South Wales, Australia or hunt the quartz regions in Beechworth and Mooralla in Victoria Australia.
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See a jeweler for professional cleaning of an Opal. If you cannot, before you clean BE SURE YOUR OPAL IS NOT A DOUBLET or a TRIPLET (pieces of opal on a background or sandwiched between two layers) or your piece will be ruined as moisture will separate the layers. If at all possible, try to clean the jewelry with a soft polishing cloth and rinse in cool (not cold) water. If piece is extremely dirty, use the same cleaning method as outlined for Gemstone Jewelry in Gold and Platinum. HOWEVER, use cool water instead of lukewarm water. Also, instead of soaking for 10 to 20 minutes, soak briefly for no more than 5 minutes. Dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Air dry on a towel to ensure complete dryness.
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