Friday, October 31, 2008
More Information On Gemstones
Our Featured Gemstone Writer
By Lee MacRae
Many people, young and old, say collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like loose diamonds or loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. They simply love the beauty and the colors of the wide array of gemstones found worldwide today. Follow along as we examine the things you need to know in starting in this hobby.
The first step in beginning this hobby the proper way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you'll find numerous books on gemstones that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
The chief thing you need to take into account should be gemstone color. You want the stone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectral colors. We are talking about orange, red, violet, green, yellow, and blue. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious stones are lower.
The cut of the stone is extremely important and factors highly into the appraisal of not only diamonds but you're gemstones as well. A precision cut gemstone showcases the natural color of the gemstone, diminishes its inclusions, and show off its symmetry and proportions. One way to determine the precision in the cut of the stone is to consider how evenly it reflects light throughout its surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, most of this light were refracted away instead of reflecting internally. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.
The clarity of a gemstone is an important consideration. Gemstone clarity relates to a stones relative freedom from inclusions or blemishes. A flawless gemstone is obviously valued highly. To see flaws beyond with the eye can see requires a 10X gemstone clarity magnifier or gem microscope. Most hobbyists will get a 10X jewelers were gemstone loup for viewing their coins, beads, stamps or in our case gemstones.
Next item to look at is the duo of size and weight. Due to their nature gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Size and weight are not necessarily equal from stone to stone. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and a ruby of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Aquamarine and other varieties of beryl, Tanzanite and other varieties of zoisite or Andalusite 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 US. In Alaska you can find White Quartz and Jade.
Buy facet rough loose gemstones or radiant cut loose diamonds and natural uncut diamonds today in our store!
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Collecting Prescious And Semi-Prescious Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Many people, young and old, say collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like loose diamonds or loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. They simply love the beauty and the colors of the wide array of gemstones found worldwide today. Follow along as we examine the things you need to know in starting in this hobby.
The first step in beginning this hobby the proper way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you'll find numerous books on gemstones that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
The chief thing you need to take into account should be gemstone color. You want the stone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectral colors. We are talking about orange, red, violet, green, yellow, and blue. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious stones are lower.
The cut of the stone is extremely important and factors highly into the appraisal of not only diamonds but you're gemstones as well. A precision cut gemstone showcases the natural color of the gemstone, diminishes its inclusions, and show off its symmetry and proportions. One way to determine the precision in the cut of the stone is to consider how evenly it reflects light throughout its surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, most of this light were refracted away instead of reflecting internally. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.
The clarity of a gemstone is an important consideration. Gemstone clarity relates to a stones relative freedom from inclusions or blemishes. A flawless gemstone is obviously valued highly. To see flaws beyond with the eye can see requires a 10X gemstone clarity magnifier or gem microscope. Most hobbyists will get a 10X jewelers were gemstone loup for viewing their coins, beads, stamps or in our case gemstones.
Next item to look at is the duo of size and weight. Due to their nature gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Size and weight are not necessarily equal from stone to stone. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and a ruby of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Aquamarine and other varieties of beryl, Tanzanite and other varieties of zoisite or Andalusite 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 US. In Alaska you can find White Quartz and Jade.
Buy facet rough loose gemstones or radiant cut loose diamonds and natural uncut diamonds today in our store!
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