Our Latest Gemological ArticleStarting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Why would anyone collect items like
loose gemstones, you ask? Well for one thing they are very beautiful items. And just like
natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many people love to collect and show case the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. Follow along as we discuss the hobby of
loose gemstone collecting.
To begin with your first priority 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. You will know exactly what to look for.
The first item to take into account is gemstone color. You'll want the gemstone to be as close as possible to the pure colors of the spectrum. We are talking about violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious stones are lower.
The cut of a gemstonestone is the next factor to look at. The precision of cut determines the amount of light the gemstone stone will reflect. It will ultimately determine the brilliance of the stone and its final value.
The next factor to look at is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This refers to the gemstones purity with no internal conclusions, internal particles or spots inside the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
Next item to look at is the duo of weight and size. Due to their nature gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Weight and size are not equal for each and every stone. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats an equal sized ruby would weigh 1.20 carats instead. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite would be about 1.23 carats.
Collecting gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there is a wide range and variety when it comes to gemstones. You can start collecting gemstones like Alexandrite and other varieties of chrysoberyl, Opal (Girasol) or Cassiterite and then try others. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can go hunting for raw gemstones. For example in New Jersey you can find Smoky Quartz, Agate, Pearl and Prehnite.
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Many gemstones will undergo some kind of treatment between the time they are
mined and the time they reach you. These treatments are carried out in order to
improve the appearance of the stone (color or clarity). Treatments include
exposure to very high temperatures, irradiation, heat or irradiation combined
with another chemical (e.g. titanium), oiling, and waxing. Treated gemstones
are not considered less valuable as long as the treatment is considered
�permanent� by relevant gemological organizations. That means that the
treatment will not �wear off� with time. In some kinds of gemstones, treatments
are so common that it is nearly impossible to find an untreated one. Rubies are
an example of this. Other gemstones could not exist without treatments, e.g.
Mystic topaz.
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Sapphires do twinkle. This is caused by the smaller, microscopic stones inside
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Gemstone Information ArticleSo You Want To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
The term gemology refers to the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating gemstones from
loose gemstones to
natural diamonds. A number of people taken up this profession as a passionate hobby. They collect and evaluate
loose diamonds or
loose gemstones. You'll even find some that like to travel to different areas close by or even taking a trip to other countries to look for raw gemstones. Some of them will even tumble or finish off the gemstones themselves. If this hobby interest you then read along as we discuss the in and outs of gemstone collecting.
Right at the beginning, what you need 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 understand about gemstones the wiser will be your purchases. You'll know exactly what to buy.
First on your list to take into account will be stone color. You'll want the gemstone to be as close as possible to the pure colors of the spectrum. We are talking about violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. In general terms, the prices of very dark are very pale stones are lower.
The cut of the gemstone is the next factor to look at. The precision of cut determines the amount of light the gemstone stone will reflect. It will ultimately determine the brilliance of the stone and its final value.
The next factor to look at is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This refers to the gemstones purity with no internal conclusions, internal particles or spots inside the crystal. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
Next item to look at is the duo of weight and size. Because gemstones can vary in density or specific gravity. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats an equal sized ruby would weigh 1.20 carats instead. An Emerald of equal size would be approximately 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 carats.
Collecting gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is such a variety when it comes to gemstones. You could try collecting Diamond, Ruby or Kornerupine for example. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if money is tight you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Just in the United States in Texas You can find Beryl, Pearl and Tourmaline.
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Malachite is always coated with a protective polish. This polish will wash off.
Imitation malachite has very regular black or white banding. Malachite is found
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Agate is a type of Chalcedony. It is an uncommon stone. Agate is a great ston
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Common ones are: blue lace agate, fire agate, moss agate, tree agate and
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Starting To Collect Gemstones
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 just like
natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many in this hobby love to find, collect and finish each and every one of the 150 varieties available. This article will look at the hobby of collecting
loose gemstones.
The first thing you need to do is to get yourself some reading material. You want to understand everything there is to know about your new hobby. The more you know about gemstones the less likely you are to make a mistake. With adequate knowledge you are less likely to be fooled.
Color is a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its purer spectral value the more highly prized it is. Traditional spectral colors are yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange and red. Gemstones colors that are paler or darker diminish the value of the stone.
The cut of a stone is the second most important value determination to look at. The precision of cut will determine how much light is reflected by the gemstone. It will fully ultimately determine the stones brilliance and its final value.
A third consideration is the clarity. This is talking about the purity of the gemstone with no internal conclusions, particles or spots within the crystal. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
Next on the agenda is the duo of weight and size. Because gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Size and weight are not necessarily equal from stone to stone. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats an equal sized Sapphire would weigh more than 1.20 carats. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 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 buy some very beautiful items. Many people loved to spend weekends to go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Missouri you can hunt for Pearl, Fluorite, Pyrite and Calcite. Or ou can take a longer vacation and find opal in Coober Pedy, Andamooka or Mintabie in South Australia, topaz in Killiecrankie, Tasmania or hunt specimens the quartz regions in Wave Hill in the Northern Territory of Australia.
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Carnelian is a wonderful orange stone. It is used for great beads, cabochons and
cameos. Try some carnelian jewelry for nice orange accents to your wardrobe.
Carnelian is usually ranges from bright orange to reddish orange. The shades of
red are due to iron oxide. Carnelian has a hardness rating of 7.
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The sapphire comes in all shades of blue. The most sought after shade is
Cornflower Blue Sapphire, the finest of all the sapphires. It is a gleaming blue
gem with a touch of purple in it. The Royal Blue variety is velvety and the
cobalt in it lets the viewer wonder how deep it really is. Marine Blue sapphires
carry the color and dramatic tones of the oceans. Sapphires come in all
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There are a lot of different trade names for opals, but the most recognized and
widely used is the precious and common opal. Even though the opal is brittle and
can break quite easily, and is prey to scratches and heat it remains high on the
list of gemstone collectors. The reason is that opals are truly beautiful. Its.
beauty fascinated earlier cultures. Some even believed it fell from heaven. The
birthstone of October is the opal and in the 19th century those who were
superstitious believed that only those born in that month should wear opals.
Anyone else wearing one was supposed to have run the risk of having bad luck or
running into a dire fate.
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