The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Many people today say collecting various loose gemstones or loose diamonds is a favorite pastime. They simply love the beauty and the colors Of the assorted number of gemstones you can find just about everywhere in the world. Follow along as we discuss a number of things you need to know when starting to collect varieties of gemstones yourself.
The very first step in becoming a gemstone collector the intelligent way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you can locate all you need to know about the subject that will help you to know exactly what you should do.
Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in giving value to a gemstone. The closer the color comes to its pure spectral color the more valuable the stone becomes. Remember that the spectral colors are orange, green, yellow, Violet and blue. Colors that are darker or paler than a pure spectral color diminish the value of the stone.
The cut of the gemstone is easily one of the most important aspects when you consider a gemstone's value. The cut has to be done correctly to reflect light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut can't reflect the light consistently over its surface. Color tone, saturation, and hue will never be consistent.
Our next consideration is the issue of gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of the gemstone. Any large flaws are visible to the unaided eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.
Next up are size and weight. 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 size and weight and gemstones are not the same. Density or specific gravity can very. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a similar sized ruby or sapphire is 1.20 carats.
Though you may find gemstones used a lot in jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. Actually there are many interesting and attractive gems that are simply too big and fragile for use in jewelry. Here's a suggestion -- don't think of a gem as a component of jewelry; consider it as a piece of art and value it 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 actually go hunting for raw gemstones in the field. In the US in Utah You can find Topaz, Garnet, Petrified Wood, Jasper and Obsidian. And if you travel to Canada you will find nephrite jade in Cry Lake, British Columbia or amethyst near Thunder Bay, Ontario as well as iolite from Manitouwadge, Ontario. Take up a hobby of loose gemstone collecting and enjoy yourself.
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