The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
For many people 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 you can find just about everywhere in the world. Follow along as we examine the things you need to know when starting this gemstone hobby.
First off you need to learn all you can on each of the gemstones out there. You'll find it very helpful to know the properties of each stone and prevent you from making mistakes. Get the answer to questions like how, where and what to buy.
Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer a color is to its purer spectral value the more valuable it is. Remember that the spectral colors are yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange and red. Gemstones colors that are darker or paler than a pure spectral color are considered a lower value.
Cut is one of the all-important 4Cs and factors into appraisal of diamonds but along with your gemstones. An excellent cut will showcase the natural color of the gemstone, lessen any inclusions and show off its symmetry and proportions. One excellent way to determine the excellence in gemstone cut is to consider how evenly it reflects light over its entire surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, much of the light will refract out of the gem instead of reflecting inside. Gemstone color will be washed out.
Another factor to look at is the clarity of the gemstone under consideration. This is talking about the purity of the stone or the lack of internal inclusions, particles or spots within the crystal structure. Without a doubt, zero flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
Next on the agenda is the duo of size and weight. Due to their nature gemstones can vary in density or specific gravity. Weight and size are not equal for each and every stone. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then an equal sized ruby would weigh 1.20 carats instead. An emerald stone would be about 0.95 carats and an Alexandrite would be about 1.23 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there is a wide range and variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You could try collecting Agate, Chalcedony (bloodstone) or Tourmaline for instance. The varieties are nearly endless. And if money is tight you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Just in the United States in Colorado you can find Beryl, Aquamarine, Phenacite, Garnet, Amethyst, Agate, Citrine, Pyrite, Rose Quartzcomma
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