So You Want To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is a term referring to the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying rocks known as natural diamonds or loose gemstones. A number of people taken up this profession as a hobby. They become interested in making a collection of loose gemstones or loose diamonds. Some people even begin to visit different areas nearby to look for rough gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If this hobby interest you read along as we reveal the things you should know to start this hobby.
The first thing you need to do is to visit the library and get some books. You want to understand as much as you possibly can about the subject of gemstones. The more you learn about each kind of gemstone the less likely you are to make a mistake. With adequate knowledge you are less likely to be fooled.
Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in giving value to a gemstone. The closer a color is to its pure spectral color the more valuable the stone becomes. Traditional spectral colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Colors that tend to be paler or darker than the pure color tend to be less valued.
How a gemstone is cut is the next factor to consider before a purchase. The preciseness of the cut determines the amount of light the gemstone stone will reflect. The cut will ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.
The next factor to consider is the stone's clarity. This is talking about the purity of the stone or the absence of internal inclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.
Next on the agenda is the duo of size and weight. Because gemstones can vary in density or specific gravity. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then a ruby 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.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can be a great hobby. And there are so many different types when it comes to gemstones. You can start collecting gemstones like Emerald, Tanzanite and other varieties of zoisite or Clinohumite for example. 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 Hawaii you can find Peridot and Coral.
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Starting The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Many people, young and old, say collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. They simply love the beauty and the colors of the wide array of gemstones found worldwide today. This article will discuss a number of things you need to know in starting in this hobby.
To begin with you need to learn all you can on the various gemstones available. This will help you to know what exactly you're looking for and prevent you from wasting your money. Without the proper knowledge you can make costly mistakes.
Color is a very important part in giving value to a gemstone. The closer a color is to its purer spectral value the more valuable it is. Traditional spectral colors are orange, green, yellow, Violet and blue. Colors that tend to be paler or darker tend to be less valued.
Gemstone cut is very important 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 way of determining the excellence regarding the cut of the gemstone is if it is able to reflect light on a consistent level over the stones complete surface. If the gemstone is cut to shallow most of this light were refracted away instead of reflecting inside. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.
Gemstone clarity is the next item to consider. When we talk of clarity it relates to the absence of flaws or blemishes inside the stone. The gemstone without flaws is obviously worth more. To determine the flaws not seen with the unaided eye requires a 10X gemstone loupe or gemstone microscope. Serious hobbyists will buy a jewelers diamond gemstone loupe 10X for viewing stamps, coins, beads as well as gems.
Next up are size and weight. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are priced by the carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. You should know 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.
Getting involved in collecting gemstones can be very enjoyable 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 build a very exquisite collection. Many people love to take vacations to go looking for gemstones. For example in Hawaii you can find Peridot and Coral. And if you like to travel farther you can find opal in Coober Pedy, Andamooka or Mintabie in South Australia, topaz in Torrington, New South Wales, Australia or hunt the sapphire fields in Anakie, Rubyvale, Sapphire, Glenalva, The Willows, Inverell or Glen Innes in Queensland, Austalia.
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Zircon will have more wear on its facets than diamond. Zircon is imitated by
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Moonstone can be easily scratched. Moonstone is found in Brazil, European Alps,
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How To Start Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating gemstones from natural diamonds to loose gemstones. Many people take up gemology as a passionate hobby. They become very interested in starting to collect loose diamonds or loose gemstones. You'll even find some that like to visit various locations close by to look for rough gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If you have an interest in this hobby then follow along as we show you the in and outs of gemstone collecting.
Right at the start you need to read up on the wide variety of stones available. This will help you to know what exactly you're looking for and prevent you from wasting your money. This will help you make informed decisions.
The first criteria you need to evaluate is stone color. Without a doubt, gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. 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 will have a higher value the closer they are to the colors in the spectrum of orange, green, yellow, violet and blue. They are valued much less the farther they are from the pure spectral color.
Gemstone cut is very important and factors highly into the appraisal of not only diamonds but gemstones as well. A precision cut gemstone highlights the pure color of the stone, lessen any inclusions and show off its symmetry and proportions. One way of determining the excellence in its cut is to check how evenly it reflects light over the stones complete surface. If the stone is cut on the shallow side most of this light were refracted away rather than reflecting inside. Gem color appears washed out.
Our next consideration is gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of the gemstone under consideration. Larger flaws you can usually see with your naked eye while others require close examination using a 10X magnification.
Next to consider are weight and size. Except for corals and pearls, all gemstones are priced by the unit, carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. However you should know weight and size are not the same in gemstones. Density or specific gravity can very. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a similar sized sapphire or ruby would weigh 1.20 carats.
Collecting gemstones can be a great hobby. And there are so many different types in gemstones you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Malachite, Opal (Girasol) or Andalusite and then try others. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. For example in Alabama you can find Beryl, blue and yellow; Smoky Quartz and Hematite.
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The Cullinan V diamond is over 18 carats, and is a triangular-pear, which was
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The weight of a diamond is measured in carats (ct.). Each carat is divided into
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