How To Start Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
The term gemology refers to the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating rocks known as natural diamonds or loose gemstones. Many people take up gemology as a hobby. They become interested in collecting and evaluating items like loose gemstone or natural diamonds. You'll even find some that like to visit various locations close by or possibly even in other countries to hunt for raw or rough gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If you have an interest in this hobby read along as we discuss the various aspects of gemstone collecting.
The very first step in becoming a gemstone collector the right way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can find everything you need to know that will help you to know exactly what you should do.
One of the first things you look at Is gemstone color. Gemstones at the top of the ladder have colors that are close to the exact spectral color of red, orange, yellow, green, blue or violet. Gemstone colors that are muted or too dark are diminished in value.
Gemstone cut is an important factor to consider when you consider a gemstone's value. The cut has to be done in a way that reflects light back to the viewer. A poor cut will not reflect light in a consistent way. Color saturation, hue and tone will be inconsistent.
Another factor to look at is the stone's clarity. This refers to 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.
Gemstones are often categorized according to their size because it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may be of the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different prices as well. This is due to gemstone difference of specific gravity or relative density depending upon the materials chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond with normal proportions is approximately 6.5 mm around. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh approximately 1.55 carats.
Although gemstones are normally used for jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gems that are simply too big and fragile for use in jewelry. Take each gemstone and Think of it as a mini sculpture or piece of art to be highly treasured for its beautiful colors and the finish you apply to it. And unlike many hobbies where you have to buy everthing you can find your raw materials through field trips In the United States in Michigan you can find Agate, Chlorastrolite and Hematite. And in Canada you can hunt for nephrite jade in Cry Lake, British Columbia or amazonite (microcline) near Lac St-Jean, Quebec as well as zircons in Sebastopol and Brudnell Townships in Renfew County, Ontario. Think of gemstone collecting for the great hobby it is.
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Aventurine is said to be good for physical healing. Long ago, there was a custom
of assigning various Masculine and Feminine Saints with certain gems for use in
talismans. The name Andrew (ie. patron Saint Andrew) is associated with
Aventurine.
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Topaz is a very large stone. One giant gem at the Viennese Historical museum is
reputed to weigh 585,000 carats. The rarest topaz is the Imperial Topaz and pink
topaz. Pakistan is the only place today where rose-red tinted topaz can be found
today. All other pink topazes get their color from heat treatments of up to 475?
C. Imperial topaz is has a yellow tint to it while other members of the topaz
family can be completely colorless. Some of the most beautiful examples of topaz
are the famous blue topaz which can have colorful ranges starting with light
blue stones. The very deep blue topaz is artificially produced by heating and
irridation processes. One of the most interesting characteristics about topaz is
that it bleaches in daylight and then renews itself as the light subsides. The
color changes occur because of natural heating and irridation.
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Alexandrite is used for increasing self-confidence, balance, and happiness.
Alexandrite is the Traditional Birthstone for June. For the 45th and 55th year
of marriage, Alexandrite is the anniversary gemstone. The first Alexandrite was
mined in 1831. Alexandrite is named after Alexander II of Russia.
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