Starting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Many people today say collecting loose gemstones or loose diamonds is their favorite hobby. They love the colors and the beauty Of the assorted number of gemstones found worldwide today. Read long as we look at a number of factors you should understand when starting this interesting gemstone hobby.
The first step in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the smart way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you can locate all you need to know about the subject that will make you an informed buyer.
The chief thing you need to look at will be stone color. You want the gemstone to be as close as possible to the pure colors of the spectrum. The spectral colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. In general terms, the prices of very dark are very pale semiprecious and precious gemstones are lower in value.
Gemstone cut is very important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but gemstones as well. An excellent cut will highlight the pure color of the stone, diminish any inclusions, and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One way to determine the precision regarding the cut of the gemstone is if it is able to reflect light on a consistent level over its entire surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, most of this light were refracted away rather than reflecting internally. The gem appears washed out.
A third consideration is the gemstone's clarity. This is talking about the purity of the gemstone with no internal conclusions, internal particles or spots within the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.
Next on the agenda is the duo of weight and size. Because gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Weight and size are not equal for each and every stone. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and a ruby of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An Emerald of equal size would be approximately 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gemstone would be about 1.23 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there are so many different types in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Emerald, Quartz and its varieties or Variscite for example. The opportunities are seemingly 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 Oregon you'll find Agate, Obsidian, Hydrolite and Sunstone.
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The carat weight alone is almost meaningless unless you also consider the cut,
clarity and color of the diamond. A large diamond is not very valuable if it
lacks brilliance, purity and high-grade color. However, since larger stones are
rarer than smaller ones, diamond value rises exponentially with carat weight.
Therefore, a diamond weighing 3.0 carats, will always be worth more than three
1.0 carat stones of the same quality. No two diamonds are exactly alike, and you
must weigh all of the factors - color, cut, clarity and carat weight - when
making your diamond jewelry buying decision.
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The best chrysoprase is found in Australia (Queensland). Other places include:
Austria, Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Russia, and USA (California). Chrysoprase is
used for spiritual protection. Chrysoprase was said said to be a "Victory Stone.
" In the 1800's, Chrysoprase was said to help thieves become invisible.
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